Pivot Gang is a hip hop collective of independent rappers based out the

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. The group originated from the Austin neighborhood in 2011. The four founders consist of brothers

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(born Tahj Malik Chandler) and Joseph Chilliams (AKA Jerrel Chandler), their cousin John Walt (Walter Long), and their high school friend MFnMelo (AKA Logan Yutters). Other artists who commonly collaborate with the group include Lucki, Martin $ky, Ausar, Noname, and DJ Damnage, along with others.

History

Saba is the most well-known rapper in the group, and is known as the front-man of Pivot Gang. Most of the music made by the group has a diverse sound, ranging from smooth soulful samples to more aggressive, rapid drill beats. MFnMelo explains in an interview with the Chicagoist, "a lot of the Pivot shit has that smooth kind of chord tradition that's influenced by New York soul, but it will just go harder. I'll put some drill drums over it. Some of my music has that same creative process, but a lot of it goes into a soulful, hip-hop-y route". The group has released a mixtape titled ''JIMMY'' on October 15, 2013. Their debut album ''

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and Benjamin Earl Turner. On August 17, 2021, the group announced the passing of Squeak, who was fatally shot in Austin while visiting his grandmother.

Members

* Joseph Chilliams * MFn Melo * Dam Dam * Frsh Waters * daedaePIVOT * Daoud * John Walt (deceased) * squeakPIVOT (deceased)

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

EPs

References

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