I thought this was befitting to the recent Vikings win over the Cowboys :). I actually planned to feature this before hand, but this gave me the extra push.
Rob the Viking is a DJ/producer from the recognized underground hip-hop group, Swollen Members. Back in 2003, he came out with a solo album entitled Beats to Pillage and Conquer by. Maybe a song from this album could the Viking’s next fight song… maybe not. Though, the original (Skol, Vikings) may need to be updated. Anyways, Rob is talented in his own respect, and has worked with a widespread amount of underground MC’s (I am too lazy to find examples, just take my work for it).
My favorite song off the album would have to be Go for Mine (which should be obvious by now). It incorporates some hip-hop inspired beats accompanied with a string-bass (at least I think it is :D), as well as some excellent DJ doctoring. Overall, this may not be the most rich or engaging piece, but it does pull off some fine stringin’ with some original cuts.
Check out another beat by Rob (the Viking) featured on Therapy by Swollen Members. The MC’s for Swollen Members can really tear up Rob’s beats.
Side note, Favre better win for my birthday next week against the Saints!
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Artist Information:
Genre: Electronica, Hip-Hop
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Member of: Swollen Members
Label: Battle Axe Records
Similar Artists: Little People | DJ Frane
Links: MySpace | Last.fm | iLike | Y! Music | AllMusic
Track Information:
Album: Beats to Pillage and Conquer by
Release Date: May 6, 2003
Buy Links: Amazon | Amazon Mp3 | iTunes
