Rock to the Beatbox
by Gordon HurdMay 14, 2007
Thanks to the skills of "American Idol" contestant Blake Lewis, beatboxing (+96%) hip-hopped into the Buzz this week, and we finally have an excuse to talk about this underappreciated art. Ever since vocal percussion emerged from the roots of hip-hop, we've been big fans of the sounds.
All of our efforts to keep the beat with nothing but a microphone and an articulate oral cavity have failed over the years. Skilled practictioners like Biz Markie and Rahzel make it look so easy. But that doesn't mean you can't rock the mic. This short list of searches may help you crack open the elusive beatbox...
