About
Brolic Army DJ School
The Brolic army was started in 2016 by Hip Hop icon and DJ legend, DJ Rob Swift
And for a cat like Swift—who has worked with everyone from Linkin Park to the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Mike Patton to Herbie Hancock—truly forward-thinking, revolutionary music just seems to come naturally.
Where it all began…
Rob Swift’s journey in DJing is a testament to his unwavering passion and dedication. After years of honing his skills on the wheels of steel under the tutelage of his older brother, father, and mentor, he was tapped in 1991 by a Harlem-based DJ crew called the X-Men to join their ranks. Within a year, he won the coveted DMC East Coast title, a testament to his mastery and dedication. This marked the beginning of his global recognition as a masterful DJ and a force to be reckoned with.
Their 1997 debut album X-Pressions (Ashpodel) served notice, with dirt-funky tracks like “Word Play” making it clear that Swift, the recording artist, was rising. Five years later, the group’s first major-label debut, Built From Scratch (Loud/Columbia), generated the colossal hit “It’s Goin’ Down” featuring Linkin Park.
Breaking out as a Solo Artist
After 13 years with the X-Ecutioners, Rob Swift was inspired to establish himself as a soloist and breakthrough with a series of genre-busting albums of his own. The first was 1998’s The Ablist. Sound Event (2002), his second solo effort, set the tone for his ascendant multi-faceted production style, mapping dark jeep beats (“Hip-Hop on Wax,” with Large Professor), Latin Jazz (“Salsa Scratch,” with Bob James) and ambient-electronic funk (the psychedelic “Interview with Colored Man,” with Supernatural) accompanied by the deft touch of a seasoned studio hand. His achievements in the music industry are a testament to his talent and creativity, leaving the audience intrigued and impressed.
Breaking out as a Solo Artist
After 13 years with the X-Ecutioners, Rob Swift was inspired to establish himself as a soloist and breakthrough with a series of genre-busting albums of his own. The first was 1998’s The Ablist. Sound Event (2002), his second solo effort, set the tone for his ascendant multi-faceted production style, mapping dark jeep beats (“Hip-Hop on Wax,” with Large Professor), Latin Jazz (“Salsa Scratch,” with Bob James) and ambient-electronic funk (the psychedelic “Interview with Colored Man,” with Supernatural) accompanied by the deft touch of a seasoned studio hand. His achievements in the music industry are a testament to his talent and creativity, leaving the audience intrigued and impressed.
“Whether it’s as a solo artist or collaborating with other like minded artists, I just want to push the boundaries of what I do”, Rob says. “I’m just trying to figure out different avenues to introduce people to the true art of DJing. However I reach people, the main thing is that we all get to enjoy that musical connection.”
DJ Rob Swift
Rob Swift Today…
Today, Rob Swift has continued his relentless pursuit of fresh directions, expanding his palette into the stratosphere of the academic world. Today, Rob spends his time teaching DJ art worldwide. He’s lectured at Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga Community College (Cleveland, Ohio), Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana) and participated in on-site and virtual workshops for entities such as Backspinz(Charlotte, North Carolina), American Embassy Tajikistan, and Colombia. Ran summer camp classes in DJing for inner-city youth at Progressive Arts Alliance(Cleveland, Ohio). Moreover, Rob recently taught accredited courses in the art of DJing at The New School University (NYC).
The Brolic Army DJ School
“Teaching the art of DJing has been nothing short of a blessing from God. To say I’m grateful would be understating the gratitude I feel in my heart toward the opportunity to pass on an art form that has helped me facilitate the opportunity to experience myself as a mentor now. DJing has never been a commodity for me. I’ve never been in it for the money. I do this for the sense of purpose this art form has brought me. It’s helped me create a way to feel useful to people, and for that, I am enormously thankful.” Rob Swift is always in perpetual motion, continuing to push the boundaries of teaching DJ with his new online platform, Brolic Army DJ School, and connecting with students from all walks of life globally!
Rob Swift’s Social Media
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