The art of producing rhythmic drum beats, and musical sounds using the mouth is the speciality of the artists known as beatboxers. Beatboxers exploit the same mechanisms observed in human speech production to create musical effects. Beatboxing is an art form that is more common in the hip hop culture, it originated in the 1980s.
Doug E. Fresh was one of its early pioneers, i recently interviewed Probeats, Zimbabwe’s very own human beat machine. This incredible human beat machine and his many capabilities continues to amaze us all. Probeatz is able to imitate many different sounds including those of a Dj turntables, drums & even dubstep effects.
When and why did you start beatboxing?
I started beatboxing in 2009 and I just have this love for sound and Rhythm both artificial and Natural…
What was the first beat you learned?
I started beatboxing Billie jeans from Michael Jackson.
Is your family musical?
Not really, but my Uncle used to sing in a recording church Choir that was called the anointed vocals before he left for the UK.
How did you hook up with JIBILIKA
I met Plot Mhako at a local talent show I was participating in.
Which famous musicians do you admire? Why?
I admire David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Dj Mustard and Take Fizzle because they are good beatmakers.
What have you done to support diversity in your art?
Well, I do beatbox to local
Do you get nervous before a performance.
Yes lol ,just like any other normal artist i do
What was your first song you learned?
my first song was Billie jeans from Michael Jackson
How do you react to criticism?
I don’t react to criticism kkk,because most people do not really understand my art.
How often and for how long do you practice?
I practice for 2 to 3hrs everyday
How do you balance your art with other obligations?
Well beatbox is what i love doing so i always have time for it,though i have other things i do…
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