The Art of Beatboxing: The Road to Beatbox Battle 1 vs 1 Beatbox Battles in Northern Luzon

Beatboxing is the art of controlling one's breath, lips and
mouth movement in order to be able to create musical sounds.

Beatboxing, although new to many Filipinos, has been around
for a much longer time. 

The fist record of beatboxing dates back to the ancient
times, but there is still a dispute on which country it originated from, some
say it comes from the Indian art called or, but some believe that this is a Chinese
art called Kouji.

During the 80s there has been a decline in the number of people interested in
the craft, not until artists like Doug E. Fresh and Buffy from Fat Boys&
Wise has revived Beatbox. 

After this, many artists started imitating drum machines
in order to produce beats and this gave birth to the idea of beatboxing.

Who are the famous people who practiced Beatbox?

Although it is not publicly known, famous musicians like
Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake are into Beatbox.

Michael Jackson for example is known for using beatbox before
he composes his chart topping pop tunes.

 Justin Timberlake
followed in the steps of Jackson and have also used Beatbox to create songs
like "Love Stoned"

Mike Swift aka Mr. Pinoy Hoops

In the 90s,  Rahzel became famous for beatboxing, audience loved his
extreme deep bass. 

Beatboxing is still emerging as a craft in the Philippines
and one of the first Beatbox group to produce their album is Microphone
Mechanics.

Microphone Mechanics is an Acapella beatbox group
 composed for 4 members ( G-Who, Abdhul, Mark Pelaez, and Mouthfx) they
have also collaborated on an album entitled "Gusto Kong Pumayat"
feat. Wirdo. 

In order to help more
Filipinos get exposed to this craft, 

Microphone Mechanics, TIU Theater and
PHBA or Philippine Human Beatbox Alliance is coming up with a Beatboxology
Battle event.

This event will be the
Biggest Official Beatbox Battle and Convention in Luzon, it will happen at TIU
Theater (Makati City).

The winner will take home
a cash price and one free recording of their beatbox piece in a professional
studio and an Official Certificate.  

The event will expose the
public in conjunction with singing, and would also involve it with the elements
of rap.

During
the event, other guests would be featured, Live Performance by Mike Swift, Puting Kalabaw, Gerald Bato and Beatbox Gor winner of Talentadong Pinoy Season 2 will be performing on May 28, 2016.

How to go to the event: Check out this street map:

https://www.facebook.com/TIUTheater/?fref=ts

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