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SURF GANG
Official logos for Surf Gang
Official logos for Surf Gang
Background information
OriginNew York City, New York, United States
Genres
Years active2018–present
Members
Past members
Websitehttps://surfgang.nyc/

Surf Gang (styled in all caps) is an American hip-hop collective and netlabel founded in New York City in 2018 by Evilgiane.[5] They have been cited as influential to the contemporary underground rap scene.[6][7] Among the core associates are producers Eera, Harrison, Evilgiane, and vocalists Jackzebra, Pasto Flacco, Moh Baretta, Casper, and Bobainee.[8][9]

Surf Gang has helped artists like Snow Strippers, Xaviersobased, Nettspend and Harto Falión gain wider recognition and collaborated with artists such as Matt Ox, Kendrick Lamar,[10] Cooper B. Handy, Mike, Earl Sweatshirt, Suzy Sheer, and Jackzebra.[1]

History

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Surf Gang originated as a skate crew in New York City in 2017, with its members creating music using the equipment they had and bonding over their shared creative interests at a local skate park, before transitioning into a music collective the following year.[11][12][13][14]

In 2021, the collective released their debut compilation album, titled SGB.[15] The collective followed up with their second release of the year, titled SVG1.[16] In 2022, the collective released At Least We Tried.[15][17] In 2023, Surf Gang released their debut EP, titled Fast 5 with 454.[18] Following the EP's release, Surf Gang teamed up with Matt Ox to release OXYGen.[19] Shortly after, they teamed up with Serane to release Sgpm.[20] Their third and final release of the year, in collaboration with John Glacier, titled Jgsg, was release din August of that year.[21] In 2024, Surf Gang teamed up with Bbyafricka to release their second EP of their discography, titled Hard Copy.[22] That same year, Surf Gang also released Jack & The Beanstalk with Lucy.[23] Surf Gang then followed up with Church & Surf with Durkalini.[24] In 2025, Surf Gang signed Chinese rapper Jackzebra,[1] following his signing, Surf Gang released Scenic Route with Lerado Khalil, and Amnesia with Jawnino in December.[25] In 2026, Pompeii // Utility with Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE was released.[26][27] Upon release, the project charted at number 26 on the UK Album Downloads Chart, number 46 on UK Independent Albums chart, number eight on UK R&B Albums chart, and number 34 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart.[28][29][30][31]

Influences and musical style

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Surf Gang's works have been cited as influential to the contemporary underground rap scene.[6][7] The founder of the collective, Evilgiane, has defined the collective's sound as "post-apocalyptic rap."[13][12]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Album details
SGB
  • Released: January 14, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
SGV1
  • Released: June 30, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
At Least We Tried
  • Released: October 31, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Collaborative albums

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Title Album details
OXygen
(with Matt Ox)
  • Released: April 20, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
SGPM
(with Serane)
  • Released: May 26, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
JGSG
(with John Glacier)
  • Released: August 25, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Jack & The Beanstalk
(with LUCY)
  • Released: June 26, 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Church & Surf
(with Durkalini)
  • Released: August 15, 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Scenic Route
(with Lerado Khalil)
  • Released: November 12, 2025
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Amnesia
(with Jawnino)
  • Released: December 5, 2025
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Pompeii // Utility
(with Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE)
  • Released: April 3, 2026
  • Label: Tan Cressida, 10k Global, SURF GANG
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, LP, CD
Next Day Air.[32]
(with Rockitneedspace)
  • Released: October 2, 2026
  • Label: Tan Cressida, SURF GANG
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

EPs

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Title Album details
Selfish
(with Hook)
  • Released: May 12, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Fast 5[18]
(with 454)
  • Released: July 12, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Hard Copy[22]
(with Bbyafricka)
  • Released: July 17, 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Grey Sky London
(with Valee)
  • Released: December 13, 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

References

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  2. ^ Sandiford, Kayla (14 January 2026). "Surf Gang founder evilgiane drops surprise instrumental album, Giane 2". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  3. ^ Weinberger, Matt (April 4, 2023). "Fresh Pressed: FCUKERS Release Party". Paper. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Milani, Samuel (December 2, 2018). "Meet Taylor Morgan, Architect of Underground Soundscapes". Underground Underdogs.
  5. ^ Neville. "evilgiane: The Surf Gang founder who's recalibrating hip-hop". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  6. ^ a b Strauss, Matthew (12 December 2024). "Surf Gang Play New Song With Earl Sweatshirt on NTS Radio". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  7. ^ a b Aufiero, Dana (6 November 2022). "SURF GANG goes 'off the ropes' on third studio album 'At Least We Tried'". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  8. ^ Way, Katie (2021-09-20). "Meet Surf Gang, the Post-Rap Rap Crew". VICE. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  9. ^ Srour, Yousef (December 8, 2023). "Evilgiane & Surf Gang Are Changing The Sound Of Hip-Hop". Stereogum. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  10. ^ Beame, Abe (2023-06-02). "Evilgiane Wasn't Expecting That Kendrick and Keem Collab Either". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  11. ^ "EvilGiane is leading America's cutting-edge rap scene". The Face. 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  12. ^ a b Ihaza, Jeff (August 18, 2021). "Meet Surf Gang, the DIY Hip-Hop Collective Taking Over New York". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  13. ^ a b Way, Katie (2024-03-15). "Meet Surf Gang, the Post-Rap Rap Crew". Notion. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
  14. ^ Michna, Adrian (29 January 2026). "JENKEM MIX 161: EVILGIANE". Jenkem Magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  15. ^ a b Helfand, Raphael (October 31, 2022). "Surf Gang share new album At Least We Tried". The Fader. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  16. ^ Press-Reynolds, Kieran (8 July 2021). "Surf Gang: SGV1 Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  17. ^ Helfand, Raphael (October 11, 2022). "Song You Need: Surf Gang go where the waves are". The Fader. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  18. ^ a b Helfand, Raphael (July 12, 2023). "454 and Surf Gang share Fast 5 EP". The Fader. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  19. ^ Pierre, Alphonse. "Matt Ox / Surf Gang: OXygen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  20. ^ Corcoran, Nina (April 23, 2024). "Niontay, RealYungPhil, and Surf Gang Join Forces in Video for New Song "Halftones": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  21. ^ Chan, Griffin (August 29, 2025). "John Glacier is hiding in plain sight". New University. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  22. ^ a b Campbell, Erica (July 25, 2024). "Bbyafricka Swims With SURF GANG on 'HARD COPY'". Paper. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  23. ^ Medithi, Vivian (June 28, 2024). "LUCY and Surf Gang float in the deep end". The Fader. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  24. ^ Monroe, Jazz (August 16, 2024). "9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Post Malone, Tinashe, and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  25. ^ "Jawnino and Surf Gang release collaborative album 'Amnesia': Listen". DJ Mag. December 5, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  26. ^ Igbokwe, Cynthia (March 11, 2026). "MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt share the story behind their new double album". The Face. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
  27. ^ Medithi, Vivian (2 April 2026). "How Harrison made MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt's POMPEII // UTILITY". The Fader. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  28. ^ "Official Albums Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. 10 April 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
  29. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart". Official Charts Company. 10 April 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
  30. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart". Official Charts Company. 10 April 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
  31. ^ "Earl Sweatshirt Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
  32. ^ https://rapindustry.com/rockitneedspace-surf-gang-announce-collab-project-next-day-air-new-video/