14 DAY TRIAL // A cab driver from Brazil can probably fool a lot of people with his uncanny Michael Jackson impersonation. The man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, is the latest Internet sensation thanks to a video of him singing “Billie Jean.”
The video was shot by a friend sitting in the passenger seat, while the Brazilian MJ, as he’s been dubbed on certain sites, sang, beatboxed and drove the car – all at the same time, without incident.
[admark=1]As Time also notes, he is Everyman just become famous thanks to the wonders of YouTube – the video was uploaded there and it’s already getting hundreds of thousands of views
Just like it happened with “Golden Voice” Ted Williams, Susan Boyle and Greyson Chance (to name just three of the many extremely talented people discovered via viral videos), it’s only a matter of time before offers start pouring in for the MJ impersonator as well.
As a matter of fact, commenters on YouTube suggest they join forces and help spread the video to even more people, thus enabling the man to land a record deal – and leave taxi driving to others.
“The King of Pop is alive and well. He’s just taking some time off, driving a taxi in Minas Gerais, Brazil,” Time writes.
“A video posted of a cab driver’s uncanny rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ has shot up in popularity since it was first posted on Sunday,” the e-zine further says.
“And it’s clear why more than 300,000 people have watched – the impression is seriously phenomenal. Just close your eyes while you’re listening – he sounds just like Jackson, aside from the pronunciation of some of the lyrics,” Time adds.
Indeed, the pronunciation of certain words is a bit off but, as far as the actual singing is concerned, most believe it’s – hands down – the best and most uncanny impersonation of the one and only King of Pop Michael Jackson.
Check it out in the video below – and have your say in the comments. Enjoy.