Birth name Nguyễn Cường Instruments Vocals, drums Website www.mrthiphop.com | Also known as Mr. T Years active 2007–present | |
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Born February 10, 1989 (age 28)
South Central Coast, Vietnam ( 1989-02-10 ) Occupation(s) Beatboxer, rapper, Hip-hop dancer, tattoo artist, DJ Genres Hip hop music, Dubstep, Electro house Similar Siu Black, Y Moan, Trần Tiến | ||
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Nguyễn Cường (born February 10, 1989), best known by his stage name Mr. T, is a Vietnamese beatboxer. He became more popular for his appearance in Vietnam's Got Talent (February 2012). He had been famous after his winning K-Battle Beatbox (Southeast Asia Beatbox) in Thailand on 9 November 2012. He's now a leader and trainer of Saigon Beatbox Club.
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Career
Mr. T started beatboxing in 2007. He is one of the first beatboxers who popularized beatbox in Vietnam. He was a jury of Coca-Cola Phiêu Cùng Âm Nhạc (March to June 2011), Battle Beatbox X-Game Vietnam (6 November 2011). He's also open a contest named Battle Beatbox Mr. T (May 2011). In early 2012, he parcitipated in Vietnam's Got Talent and was in the Semi-finals, but he didn't compete in Semi-final due to a complaint and disappointment about the show's proviso.
At the end of 2012, Mr. T won the K-Battle Beatbox in Korat, Thailand.
He's still a jury of many shows in 2013, such as Battle Beatbox SouthBeat (January 2013), Battle Beatbox X-Game Vietnam (November 2013)... Mr. T also won the Sprite Hip-hop Central, held by YanTV in 2013.
Mr. T Beatbox Tour
In 2013, Mr. T made a first time ever beatbox tour around Vietnam. A tour was held in 4 cities: Phan Thiet, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Da Lat. In 4 tours, he performed his personal skills of beatbox, include his performance in Thailand.
Personal life
Mr. T now lives in Ho Chi Minh city. He's been a leader of Saigon Beatbox Club since 2012. He's also a former member of the club. He has a snapback collection and a Hip hop clothes shop in Ho Chi Minh city, and also a Tattoo store.
In 2013, Mr. T made a 19-video beatbox tutorial on his YouTube channel. During his tutorial videos, he sometimes used KRNFX and Roxorloops beatbox. On 8 June 2014, he decided to teach beatbox at his house for 3 months, every Sunday afternoon.