Beat Shazam

About Beat Shazam

Beat Shazam is an American television game show hosted by Jamie Foxx, which premiered on Fox on May 25, 2017. The show involves teams of two contestants attempting to identify a series of songs, with the objective of trying to win a cash prize. The twist lies in the fact that the players' final challenge is to beat the application Shazam in recognizing the songs.

Making / Production

The innovative show was conceptualized by Jeff Apploff. Mark Burnett and his company, MGM Television, together with Shazam Entertainment Ltd help in the production. Beat Shazam is filmed in front of a live studio audience, and brings into play elements of entertainment, competition and music knowledge.

Actors

• Jamie Foxx - Host: Foxx takes on the role of host with a perfect blend of humor and charisma, effortlessly navigating the energetic atmosphere of the show.
• Corinne Foxx - DJ: Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne, joined the series in its third season as the show's DJ, bringing a fresh vibe to the show's music selection.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title Beat Shazam is a reference to the popular music identification app Shazam.
• Players who successfully beat Shazam win a $1,000,000 cash prize.
• The show has featured several celebrity guest stars, including Mariah Carey and Snoop Dogg.

Awards

As of now, the TV series Beat Shazam has not won any awards. However, it has received positive responses from the audience for its unique concept and vibrant atmosphere.

Quotes

• "Welcome to Beat Shazam, where we all about that paper." - Jamie Foxx as the Host.
• "The only app I can beat is Napster, and that's not even a thing anymore." - One of the numerous contestants

Music, Soundtrack

• The show features a diverse range of music from various genres and decades, which continues to keep the audience guessing along with the contestants.
• While the show doesn't have a specific soundtrack, it utilizes popular music that many viewers will recognize."