Who’re The Verkkars? The CS2 rap duo returns on the Copenhagen Main

Only a few esports can declare to have a chart-topping rap duo devoted to them, however CS2 has a notable exception with The Verkkars. The Finnish musicians’ themed songs are a mainstay of the Counter-Strike group. The truth is, newer gamers have in all probability already heard a few of their releases because of a number of in-game music kits. When you simply discovered in regards to the iconic pair, right here’s all the things you need to find out about The Verkkars earlier than they carry out stay at CS2’s inaugural main.

The Verkkars are a rap duo from Finland who write songs about Counter-Strike. They at present have six singles with no albums, EPs, or compilations. Their hottest music stays EZ4ENCE, which was printed on March 5, 2019. The music celebrated the then-all Finnish ENCE roster that ultimately made the grand finals of IEM Katowice 2019. The workforce walked out to the music, giving it a large enhance in recognition. The music turned a development in a number of nations, reaching the highest 5 on Finnish Spotify and peaking at #1 in Denmark.

The rap pair launched a couple of songs afterward, however its subsequent huge hit was Flashbang Dance that includes Jordan “n0thing” Gilbert launched on Oct. 1, 2021. This was the primary time Verkkars partnered with a well-known professional participant for a music, with n0thing busting a rhyme all through the observe. 

The Verkkars carried out stay at Dreamhack Open 2020 (Picture through ESL)

Valve would acknowledge The Verkkars with official CS2 music kits for each EZ4ENCE and Flashbang Dance. Gamers should buy and equip them to make the songs play after they win a spherical as MVP. That is the place most new gamers hear in regards to the pair. Nonetheless, the 2 are about to make a splash on the Copenhagen Main.

The Verkkars will carry out stay on the CS2 Copenhagen Main, the place they are going to seemingly showcase their latest music that includes Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen.

PGL confirmed the efficiency via its official social media channels on March 27, 2024 just some days earlier than the scheduled present. The duo will tackle the stage on championship Sunday. A set record has not been introduced, however Flashbang Dance and EZ4ENCE are primarily assured. ENCE, sadly, went 1-3 within the opening stage and won’t be getting the consequential energy enhance.

Nonetheless, the efficiency may function a shock look from Aleksib himself. The Verkkar’s newest single God Mode options the legendary Finnish in-game chief. Natus Vincere did make the playoffs, which decreases the probabilities of him showing on stage. Nonetheless, there’s at all times an opportunity the potential Main champion will spit his personal bars.