Rozell Manely Brown (born October 6, 1964) is an American beatboxer and rapper, formerly a member of the Roots.Matsui, M (1999) Rahzel: The Fifth Element, The Daily, University of Washington. archived version
Rahzel is known for an ability to sing or rap while simultaneously beatboxing, as evidenced in his performances of "Iron Man" and his signature song "If Your Mother Only Knew", a hidden track on Make the Music 2000. His talents are showcased in various solo projects as well as on Ben Harper's 2000 single "Steal My Kisses." He also provided his own voice on video games SSX and SSX Tricky, as well as the EA Sports BIG logo from 2000 to 2008. Rahzel was featured on the album True Love by Toots and the Maytals, which won the Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Reggae Album, and showcased many notable musicians.“True Love - Linear CD Notes." Toots and the Maytals. tootsandthemaytals.net. Web. <http://www.tootsandthemaytals.net/linear-cd-notes/>. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
Discography
Studio albums 1999: Make the Music 2000 2004: Rahzel's Greatest Knock Outs
Guest appearances Year Song Artist Album1987"Dawn"Mikey D and the L.A. PosseMy Telephone1993"Intro"Raw BreedLune Tunz1994"Bicoastal Holdup" "Vibe Khameleonz"Shä-KeyA Head Nadda's Journey to Adidi Skizm1995"Lazy Afternoon" "?. vs. Rahzel" "The Lesson Part 1"The RootsDo You Want More?!!!??!1995"Locker bleiben"Die Fantastischen VierLauschgift1996"The Beat Down"Da Bush BabeesGravity1997"Show Me Love (QD3 Fat Boy Remix)"RobynShow Me Love1997"The Battle"DJ SkribbleTraffic Jams1997"Dangereux" "L'Enfer" IAML'École du micro d'argent1997"Rob Swift Versus Rahzel"Rob SwiftSoulful Fruit1999"Jam"Alliance EthnikFat Comeback1999"Southern Gul"Erykah BaduSouthern Gul1999"Step into the Realm""Adrenaline!""The Notic"The RootsThe Roots Come Alive1999"First Thing"ChoclairIce Cold1999"It's a Must"RakimThe Master1999"Steal My Kisses"Ben HarperBurn to Shine2000"Used to be Perfect"Lynden David HallSleeping with Victor2000"In Tune with the Sound"Roni Size ReprazentIn the Mode2000"Children's Story"EverlastEat at Whitey's2000"Cold Blooded"CommonLike Water for Chocolate2001"Side to Side"DJ HasebeHey World EP2002"Top of the Game"Sean PaulDutty Rock2003"Rock the House"The High & MightyThe Highlite Zone 2003"Deep Cover"TonedeffUnderscore2004"Bam Bam"Toots & the MaytalsTrue Love2004"Oh My God"Masta AceA Long Hot Summer2004"Pleasure Is All Mine" "Where is the Line" "Who Is It" "Mouth's Cradle" "Triumph of a Heart"BjörkMedúlla2004"Confused Rappers"The BeatnutsMilk Me2004"Starting Over" "The American Way" "Acetone"The Crystal MethodLegion of Boom2004"Rock and Roll Part 2""A Day in the Life"Handsome Boy Modeling SchoolWhite People2004"Mega Beast Theme Song"Dub-LDay of the Mega Beast2004"B-BoxChris KCycles/B-Box2005"Rahzel Skit 1" "Rahzel Skit 2"Ol' Dirty BastardOsirus2006"Chocolate Chewing Gum" k-osAtlantis: Hymns for Disco2006"Mojo" Peeping TomPeeping Tom2006"Main Title""Bus Is Not for Sissies""Barry's Love Theme""Kidnapping""Rahzel Interlude""Funeral is for Sissies""Rahzel in the Park""King of the Crapper""From Behind""Fresca""The Mole"Various ArtistsLet's Go to Prison Soundtrack2006"Some MCs" C-Rayz WalzThe Dropping2007"Keys 2 Your Ass"Imani CoppolaThe Black And White Album2009"Intro""What's Happening""Brainbender"DJ JS-1Ground Original 2: No Sell Out2009"No Sleep Till Brooklyn""Shakedown Street"The String Cheese IncidentTrick or Treat Box Set(Released 2009. Stated to be performed 2011-10-31 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY)2009"Blow Up Da Spot"Sadat XBrand New Bein'2010"Bad Self"RhymefestDangerous: 5–182013"Shotta"DJ MuggsBass For Your Face2019"Heavy Metal"Bring Me the HorizonAmo
Filmography 2001: Brooklyn Babylon 2009: The Magnificent Cooly T 2012: Dora's Easter Adventure (Fiesta Trio)
Awards Rahzel received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 American Beatbox Championships for his contributions to the art form. Doug E. Fresh presented him with the award. At the 2022 American Beatbox Championships, Rahzel presented the same award to Tara Hall, the wife of late Biz Markie, who accepted the award on his behalf.
References
External links Rahzel interviewed Rahzel Internet Radio Interview Discogs page Rahzel's IBA profile