Talking about “Him” by Sheff G
Him fits into the space Sheff G has been in over the past few years, where his music has shifted from the early Brooklyn drill sound he helped push into something more slowed down and reflective. Early on, he was closely tied to that UK-influenced drill wave in Brooklyn, but tracks like this show how much he’s pulled back from that high-energy style.
Lyrically, the song centers around identity and status—him positioning himself as “that guy” while also reflecting on what it took to get there. There’s still street context in what he’s saying, but it’s less about active conflict and more about looking back at it from a distance. That balance between confidence and reflection is something he’s leaned into more, especially compared to his earlier work.
His delivery is calm and controlled, almost monotone at times, which has become a signature part of his sound. Instead of relying on aggressive energy, he keeps everything measured, letting the tone carry the weight of what he’s saying.
There’s also the real-life context around Sheff G that adds to how the track comes across, especially with his legal situation and time away affecting his output. That makes songs like this feel more like statements about where he stands now rather than just another release.
If there’s a video attached, it usually follows that same restrained approach—less chaos, more focus on presence and image, reflecting how his music has matured over time.
Overall, the track feels like part of his evolution—still rooted in the environment he came from, but delivered in a more controlled and self-aware way rather than the raw drill energy he started with.
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