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Rahzel

 
Artist: Rahzel
 
Rahzel

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  • Active: '90s
  • Genres: Rap
  • Instrument: Beatbox
  • Representative Albums: "Make the Music 2000," "Rahzel's Greatest Knockouts"

Biography

Probably best known in the semi-mainstream world as a member of the Roots, Rahzel is an MC that specializes in the "fifth element" of hip-hop culture -- beatboxing (which comes after graffiti spraying, DJing, MCing, and breakdancing). He actively discourages classification of his sound, attempting to remain on the eclectic edge of the commercial music. According to the artist, his influences include Biz Markie, Doug E Fresh, Buffy of the Fat Boys, Bobby McFerrin, and Al Jarreau. His goal is to gain respect for beatboxing as a true art form on its own merits. Growing up, Rahzel looked up to his cousin Rahim of the Furious Five, and went to Grandmaster Flash's shows regularly. He later became a roadie for the Ultramagnetic MCs. Rahzel has in fact mastered the art of beatboxing, able to recreate full songs, with accompaniment by himself without instrumentation, able to sing a chorus and provide a backing beat simultaneously, able to invoke impressions of singers and rappers on a whim. Any fan of hip-hop should definitely invest in his Make the Music 2000 album. ~ Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide
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Rahzel
Rahzel and Mike Patton, 2008
Rahzel and Mike Patton, 2008
Background information
Born October 1964
Origin New York, NY, U.S.
Genre(s) Beatbox
Occupation(s) Beatboxer
Instrument(s) Human voice

Rahzel or Rahzel M. Brown, also known as the "Godfather of Noyze," is an American musician and virtuoso beatboxer, formerly a member of The Roots.[1] His talents are also showcased in his solo projects as well as on Ben Harper's 2000 single, "Steal My Kisses." Rahzel is able to perform beats as well as spoken or sung lyrics simultaneously, as evidenced in his performances of "Iron Man" and his definitive song "If Your Mother Only Knew", a hidden track on Make the Music 2000. He also provided his own voice on video game SSX Tricky.

Discography

References

  1. ^ Matsui, M (1999) Rahzel: The Fifth Element, The Daily, University of Washington. Ben Wieder is his MAIN man. archived version

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All I Know [CD Single] (1999 Album by Rahzel)
Rahzel's Greatest Knockouts (2003 Album by Rahzel)
Alia Marie (Rock Artist, 2000s)

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