Killa Kela

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Killa Kela (real name Lee Potter born in 1979) is an English beatboxer from West Sussex.

[edit] Biography

Kela began beatboxing in his teens with the 360 Physicals crew. He was discovered by DJ Vadim when he sent a tape of his beatboxing to Vadim's label Jazz Fudge. His first release was a mixtape with Mr. Thing called "Antistatic Mouthwash".

Since then, Kela has been a member of the Isolationists, Rock Steady Crew and The Scratch Perverts. He has also appeared on DJ Vadim's albums and tours as part of the Russian Percussion project, and appeared onstage with Pharrell, Justin Timberlake and the Super Furry Animals. He is considered to be one of the best beatboxers in the world alongsideand Kenny Muhammed.

His sound incorporates drum & bass and hip-hop stylings, singing, MCing, very realistic vocal scratching, body movements and imitations of popular songs such as "Slave 4 U" by Britney Spears and "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega. He calls his technique "Multivocalism", a term coined by longtime artwork collaborator Mark Splinter in 2000. Kela's crew has performed hundreds of live shows all around the world and are known as "Spit Kingdom".

Kela released the album "Elocution" in 2005, the follow up to his debut album "The Permanent Marker." His most recent work incorporates 'The Elysian Quartet' on strings, backing vocalists Rookwood and MC Trip, DJ Skeletrik and his producer Spider on keys and vocals. He is also known for a UK advert for "Fruit Pastilles" and regular appearances on TV shows such as "Big Brother's Little Brother".

He is currently in a relationship with British actress Patsy Kensit. His latest release "Reveal Your Inner Self" (2007) is a hard electro anthem. The lyrics attack tabloid and celebrity magazine journalists for hiding behind their printed words and spreading lies.

The original video for 'Secrets' was directed by Andy Hylton and has never been aired on TV. See it at http://hsilondon.co.uk/clip.aspx?id=418