Doug E. Fresh’s peers have dubbed him “The World’s Greatest Entertainer.” Chuck D, co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted group Public Enemy, coined the moniker after touring with Fresh and marveling at his unrivaled ability to electrify any crowd, of any age, race or gender, night after night. Prince was such a fan of his boundless live performance skills that he insisted Fresh tour with him for several years in that late 90s, ultimately asking him to perform with him at the White House during the Obama Administration.

Harlem born, but globally recognized as the Original Human Beatbox and a hip hop icon, Fresh has amassed countless awards for his mesmerizing beatbox abilities, catchy rhymes, signature dance moves, and masterful command of audiences. His popularity spans generations. Nearly a dozen millennial rappers have written songs in tribute to him, most notably the 2009 breakout hit “Teach Me How to Dougie,” which spawned the international dance craze, a nod to moves Fresh created in the 80s.