Shinozaki was originally from California but soon moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music before dropping out due to disinterest in the program.

[3] While touring with his band "DC Wonder" he decided to pursue a career in beatboxing after watching an interview with Reeps One.

[4] Over two years he started street performing, began gigging and eventually was featured on the TV show[5] So You Think You Can Dance in the beatbox/dance duo "Movement Box".

[9] Shinozaki is well known for his signature brand of beatboxing which involves performing the role of an entire rock band using vocal percussion, singing, and lip oscillation techniques.

Gene Shinozaki) (with Emanuela Bellezza) (with Hiss, Codfish & Amit Bhowmick) (with Colaps, Alexinho, Zekka, River', FootboxG & Puls8) (Kriij feat.