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Rahzel

Rahzel, born Rahzel M. Brown, is an American musician. He is a hip hop MC who specializes in beatboxing (he calls himself a 'vocal percussionist'). He is probably best known as a member of The Roots. He is also called "the Godfather of Noyze". Growing up in the Bronx, Rahzel went to Grandmaster Flash's shows regularly and later became a roadie of the Ultramagnetic MCs. He was also influenced by artists like Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Bobby McFerrin, Buffy of the Fat Boys, and Al Jarreau.

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MC Xander

MC Xander is taking the art of multi-vocalism to a new level.Having cut his teeth Emceeing for breakbeat DJs like Atomic Hooligan,Krafty Kuts and The Freestylers,he has gained residencies around London at nights like Chew the fat at The End and Platform 12 in Sub Logic. Hi unique brand of multi-vocalism[an eclectic mix of singing,beatboxing,rapping and crowdhyping has got him playing the dance tent at Glastonbury and the breaksday tent at Glade Festival,a performnace that was dubbed by DJ Mag as "Arguabley the best set of the festival".

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The Austin Francis Connection

The Austin Francis Connection (a.k.a. AFC) are a band bringing a groovy, relaxed form of acoustic hip-hop suitable for both you and your mum! A three piece hailing for Gloucester, UK the Austin Francis Connection consists of Edi Johnson - a geneius MC and student of rhyme, Hobbit a young beatbox talent who provides both drum and bass for the group -and Mark Finney - a talented acoustic guitarist who rounds off the sound of the band.

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Pentatonix

Pentatonix are an a cappella quintet from Arlington, Texas, and were the winners of the third season of "The Sing-Off" on NBC. Their members are Scott Hoying (lead), Kirstie Maldonado (female lead/harmony), Mitch Grassi (harmony), Kevin Olusola (percussion), and Avi Kaplan (bass). They specialize in futuristic sounds and techno-style pop. Their name is likely a play on both the pentatonic scale and the fact that there are 5 members in the group. The group's website is: www.ptxofficial.com.

Read more about Pentatonix on Last.fm.

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Automaton

1. Bill Laswell in slow meditative ambient Dub mode. Personnel include Gabe Gatz from Blind Idiot God and DJ Spooky, as well as Bill Laswell alumni Nicky Skopelites, Lilli Haydn, Tetsu Inoue and Robert Musso. 2. Electro-punk outfit from the Pacific Northwest comprised of Okibi and Steeve B. They combine a number of industrial, noise, pop, and post-punk elements into a danceable and eclectic mix of politics, story-telling, and the occult.

Read more about Automaton on Last.fm.

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Shlomo

There are more than 1 artists with this name. [1] Shlomo is a human beatbox artist from Leeds. He has worked with artists such as Björk and his own hip hop crew Foreign Beggars. He attended the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. He is known for pioneering original beatboxing techniques including his 2-mic trancebox routine which won him widespread respect in the international beatbox community. Shlomo is also one of the key people behind the global beatbox portal humanbeatbox.com.

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Reggie Watts

Reggie Watts is a multitalented Seattle based musician and perfomance artist. He is the lead singer of soul funk band Maktub and often collaborates with jam band, funk, and improvising musicians including Skerik, Wayne Horvitz, and PK. Most recently he has had a succesful act doing improv comedy.
Described as "Reggie Watts: Supercomedian. Faster than a speeding punchline" (Seattle Times), Reggie Watts regularly performs to thrilled crowds throughout the US and Europe.

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Arabian Prince

Arabian Prince is the stage name of Mik Lezan (born October 12, 1964 in Inglewood, California), a rapper and hip hop producer, best known for being an original member of the legendary rap group, N.W.A. Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Arabian Prince released a solo album Situation Hot in 1985. In the following year, Arabian Prince joined up with the first gangsta rap group N.W.A. three years after graduating Inglewood High School in Inglewood, CA. He wanted to be an artist in N.W.A.

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