D.R.E.S. tha Beatnik

Andre Lett, aka D.R.E.S. tha Beatnik (or Divine True Essence of Audio), was raised in Philadelphia, but produced a name for himself in Atlanta, GA, being a individual beatbox of remarkable talent. Within the custom of Doug E. Clean, Biz Markie, and Rahzel, the Godfather of Noize, D.R.E.S. made up of his mouth noises that emulated those of drum devices, turntables, and samplers — the various tools of hip-hop. It had been a lost artwork, dating from an age group when instantaneous, ideal home documenting was a fable. But D.R.E.S. attempt to confirm that capability — not really technology — was the true skill. In 2000, he earned the Amateur Globe Beatbox Championships, where in fact the judges included hip-hop legends like Rahzel and Grandmaster Display. D.R.E.S. continuing to consider his followed hometown of Atlanta by surprise, and in early 2001 released the Possess Mic…Can Travel EP for the 4 Kings label. The task was the initial completely beatbox record of its kind, and set up D.R.E.S. tha Beatnik not merely being a formidable beatboxer, but additionally being a talented MC. In July of 2002, 4 Kings released Possess Mic…Can Travel: The Live Knowledge, a recording of the D.R.E.S. present from April of this season at Atlanta’s Midtown Café. It showcased the rapper’s studio room materials, while spotlighting his beatbox abilities within a live setting.