Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew is tagged as: hip-hop, old school, rap, old school hip hop, human beatbox Doug E. Fresh is the stage name of Douglas E. Davis (born September 17, 1966), an American rapper, record producer, and beatboxer—he’s also known as “The Human Beatbox.” One of the earliest recorded beatboxers, Fresh is able to accurately imitate drum machines and various special effects using only his mouth. Born in Barbados, Doug E. Fresh moved to the United States with his family when he was young. He made his recording debut in 1983, as part of the Boo-Dah Bliss Crew (with Spoonie Gee and DJ Spivey) on the Top Flight Records single “Pass the Boo-Dah”. He gained greater recognition the following year—appearing in Beat Street, backing the Treacherous Three. Later that same year, Fresh released his first records as a solo artist: “Just Having Fun” and “Original Human Beatbox”. His 1985 single “The Show” (which borrows the melody of the Inspector Gadget theme), and its B-side, “La Di Da Di,” are considered early hip hop classics. The single featured the “Get Fresh Crew”: DJs Barry B. and Chill Will, and MC Ricky D (who would later achieve fame as Slick Rick). In 1986, Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew released their debut full-length album, Oh, My God!. It included such no... Read More About Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew Biography...  Send Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew ringtones to your cell
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