Beatboxing. An example of modern beatboxing Beatboxing (also beatbox, beat box or b-box) is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, and the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments. Beatboxing today is connected with hip-hop culture, being one of "the elements", although it is not limited to hip-hop music.[1][2] The term "beatboxing" is sometimes used to refer to vocal percussion in general (see vocal percussion for details).
Furthermore beat boxing is also a recognized sport. History[edit] Prehistory[edit] Additional influences may perhaps include forms of African traditional music, in which performers utilize their bodies (e.g., by clapping or stomping) as percussion instruments and produce sounds with their mouths by breathing loudly in and out, a technique used in beatboxing today. Origins in hip hop[edit] Wise (Stetsasonic) Leonardo Roman (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage name Wise, is a hip hop record producer and member of hip hop group Stetsasonic, commonly hailed as hip hop's first live band.
Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Wise moved to the Bronx, New York, where his parents resided with his two older brothers Juan, Jose. At the age of 4, his family moved to E.N.Y. Brooklyn, New York. Daddy O and MC Delite were the founding members of the group Stetsasonic, then known as the Stetson Brothers, in 1981. Stetsasonic - Just Say Stet. Darren Robinson (rapper) Darren Robinson (June 10, 1967 – December 10, 1995), also known as Buffy, The Human Beat Box, and DJ Doctor Nice (among other aliases), was a member of the 1980s rap group The Fat Boys.
He, along with Doug E. Fresh and others, were pioneers of beatboxing,[1] a form of vocal percussion used in many rap groups throughout the '80s and '90s. Buffy and the group were featured in the 1985 movie Krush Groove, appearing under the name Disco Three at the start before acquiring the name The Fat Boys near the end. They went on to win the talent contest after being ridiculed on previous occasions. The movie, based on the early days of record label Def Jam also featured Blair Underwood as Russell Simmons (named Russell Walker in the movie), and record producer Rick Rubin along with Run DMC, Sheila E., Beastie Boys and Kurtis Blow, and a young LL Cool J. Although perfect for the group's image, Darren's weight eventually contributed to his death. The Fat Boys Human Beat Box New York Hot Tracks 1984.
Darren Robinson aka Buffy The Human Beat Box The Fat Boys. USA Doug E Fresh Biz Markie1983. Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick - The Show / La Di Da Di Live. Rahzel the Godfather of Noise - Beatbox Battle TV. Kenny Muhammad - NY Philharmonic. Beardyman - "Drum & Bass vs Dubstep"