Often plundering classic soul and spiritual and ambient jazz vinyl for woozy, resonant samples, Ole-Birger Neergård is a Norwegian hip-hop producer and DJ who injects his creative collages with meaning beyond their seemingly relaxed vibe.
Born in 1992 and raised in the picturesque village of Vatne, in western Norway -- an area defined by its idyllic green rolling hills and coastal views -- Neergård found his parents' record collection to be a rich source of inspiration. Soul, jazz, and prog rock soundtracked his early years, a period that also saw Neergård divide his time bet...