1096 Gang

1096 Gang
OriginMandaluyong, Philippines
Genres
Years active2018–present
LabelIndependent
MembersGuddhist Gunatita
Ghetto Gecko
Youngwise
Polo Pi
Luci J

1096 Gang is a Filipino hip hop group based in Mandaluyong formed in 2018. The group is composed of Guddhist Gunatita, Ghetto Gecko, Youngwise, Polo Pi, and Luci J. In 2021, they released their single "Pajama Party (Cypher 1)" which became a viral on TikTok.

History

1096 Gang started releasing music independently in 2018, beginning with their track "Eat The System", which was uploaded on YouTube.[1]

In December 2020, the group released "Pajama Party (Cypher 1)", which later became widely known after it was used in a dance trend on TikTok.[2][3] The trend was picked up by several online creators and public figures.[3] The music video accumulated over 40 million views on YouTube, while the track also reached millions of streams on Spotify.[2]

The group followed this with "Buhay" (transl. Life) in early 2021.[2] In May 2021, they released "Gawin" (transl. To Make), produced by BRGR and accompanied by a music video directed by Mike Gem Tolentino.[2][1] Later that year, they released "Matsalab",[a] a track running over five minutes that featured verses from each member,[4] and "Break the Loop", which incorporated boom bap elements and was released with a music video.[5]

In 2022, 1096 Gang released "Di Sapat" (transl. Not Enough), along with a music video directed by Bj Tangco.[6] Members of the group also released solo projects during this period. Luci J issued his debut EP Do By Heart, featuring appearances from other members of the group,[7] while Guddhist Gunatita released solo material including the album Metamorphosis.[4]

The group has appeared in live events, including performances at the 2024 UP Fair.[8] They have also been associated with TMP Productions, a distribution network that works with independent Filipino artists.[9]

Members

  • Guddhist Gunatita – rapper
  • Ghetto Gecko – rapper
  • Youngwise – rapper
  • Polo Pi – rapper, vocalist
  • Luci J – rapper

Discography

Selected singles

  • "Eat The System" (2018)
  • "Pajama Party (Cypher 1)" (2020)
  • "Buhay" (2021)
  • "Gawin" (2021)[2]
  • "Break the Loop" (2021)[5]
  • "Matsalab" (2021)[4]
  • "Di Sapat" (2022)[6]

Accolades

Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Wish Music Awards 2022 Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year "Pajama Party (Cypher 1)" Won [10]

Notes

  1. ↑ A playful blend of matsala (backslang of salamat) and the English word love.

References

  1. 1 2 Chung, Elaine. "Filipino rap crew 1096 Gang drops 'Gawin' music video". Lifted Asia. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Singh, Surej (May 2021). "Watch Filipino rap crew 1096 Gang's video for new track 'Gawin'". NME. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "'Pamparampampam': TikTok dance craze 'Pajama party' goes global". Interaksyon. January 21, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Singh, Surej. "Listen to Filipino rap group 1096 Gang's new song 'Matsalab'". NME. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "1096 Gang skate through fire in new music video, 'BREAK THE LOOP'". Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Filipino rap crew 1096 Gang return with first single of 2022, 'Di Sapat'". NME. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ "1096 Gang's Luci J releases debut solo EP 'Do By Heart'". NME. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ Angan, Kara. "The Ultimate Guide To The 2024 Edition Of UP Fair". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  9. ↑ "TMP Productions gives indie artists a chance with distribution network". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  10. ↑ "See the List of Winners from the 7th Wish Music Awards". MYX Global. February 7, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
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