Piff Gang

Piff Gang

Piff Gang is a London hip-hop group made up of Phaze One, Super Dertie, Skout, Don Silk, Relly Rellz, Skitz, Prince, DJ Motive, and producers Budgie and Crankz. Their music draws on East Coast rap, G-funk, and chopped and screwed styles, combined with UK grime and UK garage influences. They build tracks from samples, synths, and raw drums, and their material ranges from energetic club-oriented songs to slower, more laid-back cuts.

Releases

The group’s debut mixtape, Piff Breaks & 808s, appears in 2011, followed by Mary Piffmas. Both releases receive positive attention and are noted for critical praise from outlets including i-D and Dazed Digital.

Style

The group describes its sound as having a mixed, “wavy” character, with rap delivery over beats that balance bangers and mellow production. Their work is rooted in North West London and reflects a blend of US hip-hop traditions with UK scene influences.