Nguyễn Cường
Nguyễn Cường | |
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Birth name | Nguyễn Cường |
Also known as | Mr. T |
Born |
South Central Coast, Vietnam | February 10, 1989
Genres | Hip hop, Dubstep, Electro house |
Occupation(s) | Beatboxer, rapper, Hip-hop dancer, tattoo artist, DJ |
Instruments | Vocals, drums |
Years active | 2007–present |
Website |
www |
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.
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).[1] 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.[2]
At the end of 2012, Mr. T won the K-Battle Beatbox in Korat, Thailand.[3]
He's still a jury of many shows in 2013, such as Battle Beatbox SouthBeat (January 2013), Battle Beatbox X-Game Vietnam (November 2013)...[1] Mr. T also won the Sprite Hip-hop Central, held by YanTV in 2013.[4]
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,[5] Da Nang,[6] Nha Trang,[7] Da Lat.[8] 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 [9] and a Hip hop clothes shop in Ho Chi Minh city,[10] and also a Tattoo store.
In 2013, Mr. T made a 19-video beatbox tutorial on his YouTube channel.[11] 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.
Competitions
Year | Competition | Final position |
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2012 | Vietnam's Got Talent | Quitted the Semi-finals |
K-Battle Beatbox Thailand | 1 | |
2013 | Sprite Hip-hop Central | 1 |
2014 | Bạn Có Thực Tài? | Finalist of Week 2 |
See also
References
- 1 2 open-source (2011). "Tiểu sử Mr. T". Mp3.zing.vn. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Hoàng Dung (2012). "Mr. T quitted the semi-finals". giaitri.vnexpress.net. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ BeatboxVNFC (2012). "Mr. T won the Southeast Asia Beatbox 2012". YouTube. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Yan TV (2013). "Mr. T won Sprite Hip-hop Central final". YouTube. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Mr. T (2013). "Mr. T Beatbox Tour". YouTube. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Mr. T (2013). "Mr. T Beatbox Tour". YouTube. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Mr. T (2013). "Mr. T Beatbox Tour". YouTube. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Mr. T (2013). "Mr. T Beatbox Tour". YouTube. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Hiền Thảo and Kelvin (2014). "Mr. T Snapback Collection". Kenh14. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Mr. T (2014). "Mr. T Store". Mr. T. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ Mr. T (2014). "Mr. T Tutorial". YouTube. Retrieved 22 September 2014.