Beau Monga, born on April 14, 1994 in Manurewa, New Zealand, is a singer known for his beatboxing skills. He rose to prominence after winning the second season of The X Factor NZ in 2015. His audition performance of "Hit the Road Jack" using a loop pedal garnered significant attention, receiving over 85 million combined views on social media and video streaming platforms. Monga's journey on the show was notable for his consistent progress without ever landing in the bottom two. He secured his victory by defeating Nyssa Collins and Brendon Thomas and The Vibes in the grand final. Following his win, he released his debut album Beau Monga in 2015, which included the single "King and Queen".