Musical Mammal I’ve been beatboxing for almost as long as I can remember. I recall listening to beatboxers like Doug E. Fresh, Rahzel, & Kenny Muhammad in elementary/jr. high school in utter amazement at the sounds their mouths were producing. I immediately fell in love. It began as a simple hobby used to cure my adolescent boredom, & slowly blossomed into an outright obsession. I’ve recently been getting a bit more involved in the beatbox community. I was actually a finalist in last year’s US Beatbox Championships (eliminated in the quarter-finals by JFlo). It was a wonderful experience, & I’m hoping to get another shot at it. www.americanbeatboxchampionships.com youtube.com

PAKU – the Japanese beatboxer gives a shoutout to Ettoman. He’ll be visiting Sydney, Australia in March 2012 and will collaborate with Australian beatboxers and other musicians.