Alem (beatboxer)
Alem | |
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 Alem at the Vieilles Charrues Festival in July 2015 | |
| Born | Maël Gayaud March 25, 1992 Lyon, France |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | www |
Maël Gayaud (born 25 March 1992), better known as Alem is a French beatboxer.[2] In 2015, he was named the fourth Beatbox Battle World Champion in Berlin, after defeating NaPoM of United States in the final.[3]
Before becoming a beatboxer, Alem used to play drums.[4]
In 2008, during the Lyon music festival he met beatboxer 'BMG'. This meeting started his adventure in competing, including the French Championship as well as European and international battles. Alem has also collaborated on several musical projects (Group of Jazz, gospel, Irish, and Breton music) which has allowed him to expand his stage experience. Alem seeks to pass on his passion and experiences.[4]
Career
In 2015, Alem became the first French World Champion in the Men's Solo Category, as well as, Tag Team Champion with beatbox partner, BMG.
In 2018, Alem and female solo Champion, Kaila Mullady, both entered the 5th Beatbox Battle World Championships, marking the first time a World Champion has attempted to defended their title in a consecutive World Championship. Alem was defeated by B-Art in the Top 8 battles.
In 2019, Alem and newly crowned World Champion, Alexinho, formed a tag team and entered into the Grand Beatbox Battle as Uniteam. They went on to win the competition defeating Middle School in the final.
In 2021, Alem secured the 7th spot of the Grand Beatbox Battle solo wildcard, earning him a place in the competition.[5]
Muisical Style
Alem is one of the first pioneer of technicality in modern beatboxing. His style generally involves complex, intricate drum patterns and precise rhythms whilst simultaneously maintaining clarity of sound. He has often cited Kenny Muhammad, the human orchestra, as one of his primary early beatboxing influences.
Achievements
| Years | Competitions | Held | Result | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2009 | French Beatbox Championship | Toulouse, France | Quarter-Final | Men solo | |
| 2010 | Le Mans, France | 2 | [6] | ||
| Beatbox Battle Maurepas | Maurepas, France | 1 | |||
| 2011 | 1 | ||||
| French Beatbox Championship | Lille, France | Semi-final | |||
| 2012 | Beatbox Battle World Championship | Berlin, Germany | 2 | [7] | |
| 2013 | Grand Beatbox Battle | Basel, Switzerland | 2 | Solo | [8] |
| French Beatbox Championship | Lyon, France | 1 | Men solo | [9] | |
| 1 | Tag Team
(with BMG as Twenteam8) |
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| 2015 | Beatbox Battle World Championship | Berlin, Germany | 1 | Men solo | [10] |
| 1 | Tag Team
(with BMG as Twenteam8) |
[11] | |||
| Grand Beatbox Battle | Basel, Switzerland | 1 | 7ToSmoke | ||
| 2017 | World Beatbox Camp | Krakow, Poland | 2 | Tag Team
(with Kenny Urban as L.I.A.F) |
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| 2018 | Beatbox Battle World Championship | Berlin, Germany | Quarter-final | Men solo | |
| 2019 | Grand Beatbox Battle | Warsaw, Poland | 1 | Tag Team
(with Alexinho as Uniteam) |
[12] |
| 2021 | Quarter-final | Solo |
Discography
Albums
References
- ^ "HANDPAN & BEATBOX "In Mayura's Workshop"" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Alem biographie et palmarès". humanbeatbox.com.
- ^ "Category Archives: Championnats du monde". Beatbox France.
- ^ a b "Alem HUMAN BEATBOX".
- ^ "Solo Wildcard Winners Announcement GBB21: WORLD LEAGUE" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Alem vs Beasty - Final - French Beatbox Championship 2010" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Skiller vs Alem - Final - 3rd Beatbox Battle World Championship" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Alem / France. 2013 Grand Beatbox Battle Vice Champion" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Category Archives: Équipes". Beatbox France.
- ^ "Alem vs NaPoM - Final - 4th Beatbox Battle World Championship" – via YouTube.
- ^ "4xSample vs TwenTeam8 - Final - 4th Beatbox Battle World Championship" – via YouTube.
- ^ "UNITEAM vs MIDDLE SCHOOL Grand Beatbox Battle 2019 Tag Team Final" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Album Bogota Airport, Alfio Origlio". Qobuz.
- ^ "Release "Christmas Songs & Beatbox" by Alem & Silène". MusicBrainz.
- ^ "ALEM - ALBUM HANG - PAUSE - Heart JacKing".