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'''Beatboxing''' is a form of [[vocal percussion]] connected with [[hip hop culture]] (it has been called the "fifth element" of hip hop) although it is not limited to [[hip hop music]].<ref>[http://www.humanbeatbox.com/history The History of Beatboxing], humanbeatbox.com</ref> It is primarily concerned with the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, voice, and more. It may also involve [[singing]], vocal imitation of [[turntablism]], the simulation of horns, strings, and other [[musical instrument]]s. Therefore it could be said to be a genre of [[a cappella]] music although it can be employed alongside other instruments. It may have some historical connections with other vocal traditions such as [[scat singing]] and [[puirt a beul]].
'''Beatboxing''' is a form of [[vocal percussion]] connected with [[hip hop culture]] (it has been called the "fifth element" of hip hop) although it is not limited to [[hip hop music]].<ref>[http://www.humanbeatbox.com/history The History of Beatboxing], humanbeatbox.com</ref> It primarily involves the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, voice, and more. It may also involve [[singing]], vocal imitation of [[turntablism]], the simulation of horns, strings, and other [[musical instrument]]s. Therefore it could be said to be a genre of [[a cappella]] music although it can be employed alongside other instruments. It may have some historical connections with other vocal traditions such as [[scat singing]] and [[puirt a beul]].


[[Image:Beatbox stereotype.PNG|thumb|right|450px|The simplest and most stereotyped beatboxing pattern. However, this pattern may be unrecognizable in more elaborate and skilled beatboxing.]]
[[Image:Beatbox stereotype.PNG|thumb|right|450px|The simplest and most stereotyped beatboxing pattern. However, this pattern may be unrecognizable in more elaborate and skilled beatboxing.]]

Revision as of 04:04, 19 March 2008

Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion connected with hip hop culture (it has been called the "fifth element" of hip hop) although it is not limited to hip hop music.[1] It primarily involves the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, voice, and more. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments. Therefore it could be said to be a genre of a cappella music although it can be employed alongside other instruments. It may have some historical connections with other vocal traditions such as scat singing and puirt a beul.

The simplest and most stereotyped beatboxing pattern. However, this pattern may be unrecognizable in more elaborate and skilled beatboxing.

History of Beatboxing

Prehistory

Vocal imitation of percussion sounds has existed for a very long time. One tradition is thought to have originated in India several thousand years ago: the tradition of bol, and the Chinese developed Kouji, a type of vocal performing arts. These had little relation with hip hop, however, and have no direct connection to modern Eastern Hip Hop.

Rock And Roll Origins

The first album to contain beatboxing was Pink Floyd's 1967 album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn in its 5th track, Pow R. Toc H., so some may conclude that the song's writer, Syd Barrett was the modern inventor of beatboxing [1][2][3]. However, although he could be seen as the inventor of such an art form, he most likely didn't consider himself, even in his later years to be the godfather of a sect of hip hop, and his "beatboxing" was quite different from what is modernly known as beatboxing with its origins deriving mostly from hip hop.

Hip Hop Origins

Beatboxing in hip hop originated in 1980s. Its early pioneers include Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, and Buffy from the Fat Boys. Credits of the three include Doug E. Fresh for being the first "human beatbox,"[2], Barry B for coining the term, and Buffy perfecting the art. The term "beatboxing" is derived from the mimicry of the first generation of drum machines, then known as beatboxes.

Modern Beatboxing

Beatboxing's current popularity is thanks in part to the likes of artists like Rahzel and Kenny Muhammad, who have promoted the art form across the world. [3]

In 2005 the world championship of beatboxing was organised in Leipzig, Germany. The participants came from all over the world, and included Tom Thumb, Roxorloops, Poizunus, Joel Turner and Faith SFX. After some hardcore beatbox battles, the final between Roxorloops (Belgium) and Joel Turner (Australia) was decided. The five judges had a difficult time picking a winner and called for an extra round after which Joel Turner won the world championship.

Selected beatbox discography

This list is a selected discography of commercial releases which are mostly/entirely beatbox-based or are otherwise notable/influential records in the history of beatboxing and its popularisation.

1980s

1990s

2000s

See also

References

  1. ^ The History of Beatboxing, humanbeatbox.com
  2. ^ Doug E. Fresh | Music Artist | Videos, News, Photos & Ringtones | MTV
  3. ^ Garfield, J., Breath Control: The History Of The Human Beat Box at IMDb, 2002. (A documentary on the history of the art form, including interviews with Doug E. Fresh, Emanon, Biz Markie, Marie Daulne of Zap Mama, Kyle Faustino and others.)
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