Anything having to do with rhythm or flow is often foreign in a white person's culture. The following performers show that there are a select few that can make you forget their skin color.
From most expected to have rhythm to the least I have compiled an entertaining list of those who make people like me jealous for being able to execute a dance move other than the robot.
Or those who can rap/sing over a funky beat and not sound like a stiff, uncomfortable businessman.
Number one on the countdown goes to the Black Keys' project band Blakroc:
1) Blakroc's "Ain't Nothing Like You (Hoochie Coo)"
For these two white guys to produce a bumping rap beat is impressive to say the least. Now if they rapped the verses too, I would've been blown away. I think they can be forgiven though considering the quality of music the Black Keys produce.
2) Some crazy drummer:
He's got some serious moves considering he's the drummer for a middle aged cover band. Thanks to him I was able to ignore those golden jackets and focus completely on his drum playing which is like nothing I have ever seen.
3) Jamie Lidell's "Little Bit Of Feel Good":
Now if you had to guess where this guy is from what would you say.......?
England? I didn't think so. When I first heard this song I had no idea what he looked like and just figured he was the next Prince. I guess you could call him Prince's prince.
4) Beastie Boys' "So What'cha Want"
OK so three guys from New York get together to form a rap group. No big deal. How about three white guys with their roots in hard rock? Ya, the Beastie Boys are the coolest band ever. And are still going strong. I don't think it would be a stretch for me to say that no other trio of white people will have anywhere near the success the Boys have had.
5) Matisyahu beat boxing off his "Live at Stubb's" album:
I'll let Wikipedia do the talking for the source of Matisyahu's unexpected talent: "Matthew Paul Miller (born June 30, 1979), better known by his Hebrew name and stage name Matisyahu (Hebrew:מתתיהו) is an American Hasidic Jewish reggae musician." That's quite the combination.
Now we just need an Amish person to make it big and my list will be complete.
