Beardyman is the current UK Beatbox Champion after successfully defending his title in June 2007 to become the first beatboxer in UK history to win the national championships twice in a row. In his live shows, as well as world-class solo human-beatbox, he uses cutting-edge technology to create layered rhythms, all improvised and created entirely from his voice. No pre-recorded material is used, and everything is created live and in real time in front of the audience.
In recent months Beardyman has supported Andy C, Marky, Shy FX, Grooverider, The Nextmen, Groove Armada, Jazzy Jeff, Skinnyman, Terra Firma, Squarepusher, Blondie, Bill Bailey, The Beastie Boys, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, Underworld, and Jimmy Cliff to name but a few, and has acted as compere for a huge variety of events all around Europe.
A Brighton resident Beardyman also co-runs the ground-breaking night, 'Battlejam' with 2003 Vestax Champion and 2007 UK DMC champion JFB. 'Battlejam', now well into its 2nd year, fuses Hip Hop, Breaks, Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall, Jazz, Funk and Drum 'n' Bass into one sweaty but uplifting experience. Housed at the prestigious 'Audio' on Brighton sea front and 'Cargo' in London, the night incorporates a different set of guest musicians and freestyle MC's each month. Everything at Battlejam is completely improvised.
Beardyman's sounds feature on Groove Armada's new album, A-Skill's new album, the Quemists new album, Screwface and CTRL-Z's new album and a solo project....it goes on and on and on and on and on……
Movement residents Kid Cagoule, Ste Kendall and Ad Bickerdike will be in attendance for the last time this year, supplying classic and upfront hip-hop, funk and beats from 10pm-3am. Tickets are $9 advance and are available from The Canteen, Scotts, Kates Skates and Working Class Heroes.
