Artist Profile
AFRA
1996 Started teaching himself beatboxing after being impressed by formerly a member of The Roots, Rahzel's performance in Central Park, New York City. After graduating from high school, moved to New York to act in a film "Scratch" and appeared in a documentary exploring the world of beatboxing, "Breath Control" as only Japanese beatboxer. 2003 Released the first Japanese human beatbox album, Always Fresh Rhythm Attack 2004 Released his second album, Digital Breath 2005 Formed the beatboxing band Afra & Incredible Beatbox Band with Kei and K-Moon (currently inactive) 2009 Released Heart Beat, an album constructed entirely out of his natural voice, forgoing the use of even a single musical instrument or electronic aid. 2012 Released a cover album of famous tunes, listen 2 my heart beat, with Keiichi Sokabe, Performed several music festivals around the world including "SONAR 2005, 2006" (Spain), "BIG DAY OUT 2006" (Australia), "numusic 2006" (Norway). Moreover, featured in a Fuji Xerox TV commercial and adidas Originals SS world campaign commercial.