Blake Colin Lewis, born on July 21, 1981, in Redmond, Washington, is an American
musician and singer. Influenced by his mother Dinah, a former rocker, Lewis
started beatboxing at seventeen and was inspired by Matthew Selby of the Los
Angeles-based a cappella group M-Pact. Before gaining national recognition, he
performed regularly in various venues in Seattle. Lewis's breakthrough moment
came when he auditioned for the sixth season of American Idol in 2007. His
memorable performances, including his beatboxing skills and scat singing, earned
him a spot in the finale, making him th...