Rahzel
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| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, NY, US |
| Genres | Hip hop, beatbox |
| Occupation(s) | Human Beatbox |
| Instruments | Beatboxing, rapping |
| Labels | MCA Records |
| Associated acts | The Roots, Björk |
Rahzel M. Brown, also known as simply Rahzel, is an American musician, beatboxer and rapper, formerly a member of The Roots.[1]
Rahzel is known for an ability to sing or rap while simultaneously beatboxing, as evidenced in his performances of "Iron Man" and his signature song "If Your Mother Only Knew", a hidden track on Make the Music 2000.[2] His talents are showcased in various solo projects as well as on Ben Harper's 2000 single, "Steal My Kisses." He also provided his own voice on video games SSX and SSX Tricky. Rahzel was featured on the album True Love by Toots and the Maytals, which won the Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Reggae Album, and showcased many notable musicians including Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Trey Anastasio, Gwen Stefani / No Doubt, Ben Harper, Bonnie Raitt, Manu Chao, The Roots, Ryan Adams, Keith Richards, Toots Hibbert, Paul Douglas, Jackie Jackson, Ken Boothe, and The Skatalites.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
- 1999: Make the Music 2000
- 2004: Rahzel's Greatest Knock Outs
Guest appearances
| Year | Song | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | "Intro" | Raw Breed | Lune Tunz |
| 1994 | "Bicoastal Holdup" "Vibe Khameleonz" |
Shä-Key | A Head Nadda's Journey to Adidi Skizm |
| 1995 | "Lazy Afternoon" "?. vs. Rahzel" "The Lesson Part 1" |
The Roots | Do You Want More?!!!??! |
| 1995 | "Locker bleiben" | Die Fantastischen Vier | Lauschgift |
| 1996 | "The Beat Down" | Da Bush Babees | Gravity |
| 1997 | "Show Me Love (QD3 Fat Boy Remix)" | Robyn | Show Me Love |
| 1997 | "The Battle" | DJ Skribble | Traffic Jams |
| 1997 | "Dangereux" "L'Enfer" |
IAM | L'École du micro d'argent |
| 1997 | "Rob Swift Versus Rahzel" | Rob Swift | Soulful Fruit |
| 1999 | "Jam" | Alliance Ethnik | Fat Comeback |
| 1999 | "Southern Gul" | Erykah Badu | Southern Gul |
| 1999 | "Step into the Realm" "Adrenaline!" "The Notic" |
The Roots | The Roots Come Alive |
| 1999 | "First Thing" | Choclair | Ice Cold |
| 1999 | "It's a Must" | Rakim | The Master |
| 1999 | "Steal My Kisses" | Ben Harper | Burn to Shine |
| 2000 | "Used to be Perfect" | Lynden David Hall | Sleeping with Victor |
| 2000 | "In Tune with the Sound" | Roni Size Reprazent | In the Mode |
| 2000 | "Children's Story" | Everlast | Eat at Whitey's |
| 2000 | "Cold Blooded" | Common | Like Water for Chocolate |
| 2001 | "Side to Side" | DJ Hasebe | Hey World EP |
| 2002 | "Top of the Game" | Sean Paul | Dutty Rock |
| 2003 | "Rock the House" | The High & Mighty | The Highlite Zone |
| 2003 | "Deep Cover" | Tonedeff | Underscore |
| 2004 | "Bam Bam" | Toots & the Maytals | True Love |
| 2004 | "Oh My God" | Masta Ace | A Long Hot Summer |
| 2004 | "Pleasure Is All Mine" "Where is the Line" "Who Is It" "Mouth's Cradle" "Triumph of a Heart" |
Björk | Medúlla |
| 2004 | "Confused Rappers" | The Beatnuts | Milk Me |
| 2004 | "Starting Over" "The American Way" "Acetone" |
The Crystal Method | Legion of Boom |
| 2004 | "Rock and Roll Part 2" "A Day in the Life" |
Handsome Boy Modeling School | White People |
| 2004 | "Mega Beast Theme Song" | Dub-L | Day of the Mega Beast |
| 2004 | "B-Box | Chris K | Cycles/B-Box |
| 2005 | "Rahzel Skit 1" "Rahzel Skit 2" |
Ol' Dirty Bastard | Osirus |
| 2006 | "Chocolate Chewing Gum" |
k-os | Atlantis: Hymns for Disco |
| 2006 | "Mojo" |
Peeping Tom | Peeping Tom |
| 2006 | "Main Title" "Bus Is Not for Sissies" "Barry's Love Theme" "Kidnapping" "Rahzel Interlude" "Funeral is for Sissies" "Rahzel in the Park" "King of the Crapper" "From Behind" "Fresca" "The Mole" |
Various Artists | Let's Go to Prison Soundtrack |
| 2006 | "Some MCs" |
C-Rayz Walz | The Dropping |
| 2007 | "Keys 2 Your Ass" |
Imani Coppola | The Black And White Album |
| 2009 | "Intro" "What's Happening" "Brainbender" |
DJ JS-1 | Ground Original 2: No Sell Out |
| 2009 | "Blow Up Da Spot" |
Sadat X | Brand New Bein' |
| 2010 | "Bad Self" | Rhymefest | Dangerous: 5–18 |
| 2013 | "Shotta" | DJ Muggs | Bass For Your Face |
References
- ↑ Matsui, M (1999) Rahzel: The Fifth Element, The Daily, University of Washington. archived version
- ↑ "Rahzel, Make The Music 2000 review". The Village Voice. October 12, 1999. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
- ↑ “True Love - Linear CD Notes." Toots and the Maytals. tootsandthemaytals.net. Web. <http://www.tootsandthemaytals.net/linear-cd-notes/>. Retrieved 9 November 2016.