MB14 (Mohamed Belkhir) — Public Profile
MB14 (Mohamed Belkhir)
French vocal artist, beatboxer, looper, singer and actor known for cinematic multi-voice performances that blend human beatbox, overtone singing, rap and world vocals built live on a loopstation.
Quick facts
- Birth: Sun Jun 19 1994 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Birthplace: Amiens, France
- Also known as: MB14
- Roles: Vocalist, beatboxer, looper, composer, actor
- Notable tech: Boss/Roland RC‑505 loopstation, performance mics
- Languages: French, English (often integrates multilingual vocals)
- Former member: Berywam (French beatbox crew)
Career highlights
- 2015–2018: Performs and records with Berywam, helping popularize French beatboxing on major stages and online.
- 2016: The Voice: la plus belle voix (France) Season 5 — runner‑up; mentored on a path that showcased looping and vocal polyphony to mainstream TV audiences.
- 2017–2020: Breakout solo loopstation videos on YouTube and socials, mixing beatbox, throat singing and layered harmonies.
- 2021: Returns for The Voice All Stars (France), reaffirming his signature live‑loop approach.
- 2022: Acting debut in the feature film “Ténor” (lead role), expanding into cinema while contributing musical sensibilities.
- 2023: Britain’s Got Talent — earns the show’s special Audience Golden Buzzer and advances to the live shows, introducing UK primetime viewers to his one‑man‑orchestra style.
- 2024–2025: Continues an “Ambitus”‑branded solo show and workshops across France and Europe; frequent festival slots and collaborative stage appearances.
Style and artistry
MB14 is recognized for building full songs in real time: drums, bass, chords and choirs created solely with the voice, then sculpted with looping and effects. Hallmarks include cinematic builds, North African and Middle Eastern colorings, overtone and throat‑singing techniques, and pop‑friendly hooks. He often transitions from intimate a cappella passages to explosive drops constructed live on the RC‑505.
Recent projects and news
- Solo touring: Ongoing dates with an immersive “Ambitus” set, featuring new arrangements of viral pieces and unreleased material.
- Workshops/masterclasses: Educational sessions on beatbox, looping workflow, arrangement and stage craft for singers and producers.
- Screen and sync: Post‑“Ténor,” developing music‑to‑picture collaborations and vocal sound design cues for media.
- Brand collaborations: Demonstrations and showcases with music‑tech partners (notably loopstations and microphones) at events and online.
- New music: Teasing studio releases built from his live loop aesthetic; watch official channels for drop dates.
Notable performances and videos
- The Voice France: signature looped mashups that helped define his TV identity.
- Britain’s Got Talent 2023: audience‑igniting audition built from layered beatbox, bass and choirs; later live‑show appearances.
- Viral loop sessions: studio‑quality one‑takes showcasing choir‑like harmonies, cinematic textures and hip‑hop drums made by voice.
Social media and streaming
Official pages and latest announcements:
Impact
MB14 has helped bring loop‑based vocal performance to mainstream TV and film audiences, inspiring singers, rappers and producers to treat the voice as a full band. From Amiens to international stages, his work bridges beatbox culture, pop sensibility and cinematic sound design—built live, one breath at a time.