Spencer X

Background

Spencer X, born Spencer Polanco Knight, is a big name on TikTok and defines the art of beatboxing. Spencer began playing percussion, trumpet, and bass when he was in middle school. Around the same time, he was introduced to beatboxing by a friend who began beatboxing while they were playing tennis. He was captivated by what he saw and heard and set out to learn as much as he could about it. He then decided to try his luck at beatboxing.

Spencer started participating in hip-hop clubs and performing throughout his high school years. He started his professional career shortly after graduating from high school when he joined the acapella group Midnight Ramblers.

His group was invited by N.B.C’s “The Sing-Off” to audition. He later became a member of the acapella group Backtrack. One of his videos, “One beatboxer, 14 genres,” went viral, bringing him worldwide attention for the first time. “One beatboxer, 20 sound effects,” his follow-up video was also a hit, garnering millions of views. Spencer has also worked with many well-known artists in the music industry.

Spencer’s beatboxing has earned him numerous awards. He ranked 16th in the East Coast Beatbox Battle. He took the title of vice-champion when he participated in the Midwest Beatbox Battle in Ohio in 2012. He was also a featured artist for The Purchase Beat — SUNY Purchase in the same year.

The talented beatboxer has also been featured in “The Village Voice” and “U.S.A. Today,” among many other publications. He was labeled an up-and-coming artist by “USA Today” in 2014.