The Mohawks were a British instrumental band, active in the late 1960s, known for their signature funk and soul sound. The group was composed of session musicians led by Alan Hawkshaw, a noted British composer. The Mohawks are best remembered for their song "The Champ," which has been heavily sampled in hip hop music and stands as a significant contribution to the genre's development. Their influence, while not widely recognized in mainstream music, is profound within the sample-based music scene.