Gene Shinozaki

Gene Shinozaki (篠崎 仁, Shinozaki Jin, born May 28, 1991) is a Japanese-American beatboxer, singer-songwriter, street performer, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer.[1] He is currently a member of the beatbox crew Beatbox House.

Gene Shinozaki
Shinozaki as a showcase on Grand Beatbox Battle in 2019
Background information
Birth nameJin Shinozaki V
Born (1991-05-28) May 28, 1991
California, United States
OriginNew York City, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Beatboxer
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Multi-instrumentalist
  • Music Producer
Instruments
  • Beatboxing
  • Beatrhyming
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Loop machines
  • Saxophone
  • Drums
  • Keyboards
Years active2011–present
Associated acts
Websitewww.geneshinozaki.com
Japanese name
Kanji篠崎 仁
Hiraganaしのざき じん
Katakanaシノザキ ジン

Career

Shinozaki was originally from California but soon moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music before dropping out due to disinterest in the program.[2] While touring with his band "DC Wonder" he decided to pursue a career in beatboxing after watching an interview with Reeps One.[3] Over two years he started street performing, began gigging and eventually was featured on the TV show[4] So You Think You Can Dance in the beatbox/dance duo "Movement Box". Shinozaki started beatbox battling in 2013. In 2015 he won the Grand Beatbox Battle in Switzerland[5] He then became sound engineer for Beatbox television and joined the group Beatbox House.[6] In 2017 Shinozaki released his Debut album, "Sound and Human".[7] Shinozaki has been ranked among the top 8 beatboxers in the world.[8]

Musical style

Shinozaki is well known for his signature brand of beatboxing which involves performing the role of an entire rock band using vocal percussion, singing, and lip oscillation techniques. He cites Bobby McFerrin as a direct and primary influence on his sound.[9] He also often performs as a singer songwriter, and electronic music producer.

Discography

Albums
  • Sound and Human (2017)
  • Transcend (2019)

Singles
  • Jigsaw (2015)
  • Home (2015)
  • Alone in the dark (2016)
  • See you there (2017)
  • Never give up (2019)

References
  1. BeatboxGuru (October 17, 2015). "Gene Shinozaki shares his inspirations and plans @ beatbox.guru" – via YouTube.
  2. "Beatboxing Busker Impresses Riders at MBTA's Downtown Crossing".
  3. "Gene Shinozaki – HUMAN BEATBOX". humanbeatbox.com.
  4. anton cilik (September 11, 2013). "Movement Box So you think you can dance season 10 finale" – via YouTube.
  5. Ernst, Adam. "Buhmpf Tsch! CHS Alumnus Beatboxes to the Top of the World (Updated w/link to Final Beatbox Battle)".
  6. "Sofar Sounds: An Eclectic Family Reunion – Sound of Boston – Boston Music Blog". March 8, 2016.
  7. "Gene Shinozaki on Apple Music". iTunes Store.
  8. "Beats Outside the Box performance and workshop". northeastern.edu.
  9. "All Together Now #4: A Brief Q&A with performer Gene Shinozaki – Millennial Noise". April 19, 2017.
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