Priyank Sharma, who became a household name after participating in 'Bigg Boss 11', has picked up a new hobby recently. The actor who also collaborated with
Neha Kakkar for a music video is currently training in
beatboxing
, a form of vocal percussion that involves art of mimicking drum machines using one’s mouth, lips, tongue and voice.
“For me, it is not just a fad or trying to follow a trend blindly. In fact, I have been watching videos of beatboxers online since I was in class XII, which was about nine years ago. I just never paid enough attention to it nor did I think I was cut for it. Beatboxing always excited me as it is a unique way of creating music,” says the actor, adding, “My idols have been
Justin Timberlake and
Jay Sean
. They are the first artistes I saw perform as beatboxers and that has stayed with me ever since, and I wanted to be in their shoes someday. Also, I’ve been a dancer, so music is something I connect with the most.”
Talking about his training, Priyank says, “I am currently learning beatboxing with two professionals and it has been a crazy experience so far. I am completely immersed when we jam together and churn out different beats. It is a totally new vibe for me and quite a stress relieving experience.”
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