Michael Jackson was incredibly good at using his voice like a drum kit, and beatboxing was a big part of how he came up with and tested his musical ideas. He would often “play” the drums, hi‑hats, and other rhythm parts with his mouth instead of using a drum machine, then build the rest of the track around that in the studio. The way he mixed breaths, grunts, and other vocal noises into his singing became a signature part of his sound, making his voice feel like both the lead instrument and part