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Rahzel, born Rahzel M. Black, is an American musician. He occurs as hip hop MC who specializes in beatboxing (he calls himself a 'vocal percussionist'). He is probably better known as a member of The Roots. He is likewise known as "the Godfather of Noyze".
Growing higher in the Bronx, Rahzel went to Grandmaster Flash's shows regularly and late became the roadie of the Ultramagnetic MCs. He was likewise influenced by creative person like Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Bobby McFerrin, Buffy of the Fat Boys, and Al Jarreau.
Rahzel hequally expanded the art of beatboxing around a unique way, creating vocal beats when singing lyrics at the same time, as is better displayed by his renowned acapella performance of "If Your Mother Only Knew" (an interpretation of Aaliyah's song "If Your Girl Only Knew") of which an MP3 is within wide circulation.
Rahzel has been performing swallow musician & vocaliser Mike Patton (Faith No More, Fantômas, etc.) as "Patton & Rahzel".
Inside 2004, Rahzel collaborated with Björk and other beatboxers for her album Medúlla. His beatboxing skills come besides featured on The Crystal Method's album Legion of Boom, in which he will bring a vocals for the song "The American Way".
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