Mike Tompkins is a YouTube sensation. He sings popular songs a capella -- doing all the voice parts and instrumentation himself. His "Teenage Dream"/"Just the Way You Are" video has over 4.7 million and his "Dynamite" video has over 2.1 million.

He appeared on "Today" Monday (Nov. 15) and showed anchors Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry how to create their own viral video. Watch the clip above and tell us how you think they did.

We've also posted a couple of his videos below. His YouTube channel can be found here. He's pretty awesome, no?

No doubt he’s well on his way to becoming a household name, but if you’re looking for more about “Who is Mike Tompkins,” check out these 5 things about Mike Tompkins:

1. Mike Tompkins, 23, is an a capella artist who became famous for his YouTube viral videos that are covers of popular songs.

2. Tompkins started beatboxing at age 8.

3. Tompkins shows off his variety of talents in his YouTube viral videos, by doing all of the singing, percussion, synthesizer and other instrument noises with his own voice.

4. Mike Tompkins assisted Today show anchors Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry and Al Roker with the singing and beat boxing to make the “Dynamite” viral video. No doubt they all just racked up some cool points with their kids!

5. Mike Tompkins’ viral videos on YouTube include Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA,” “Teenage Dream,” “Misery” and of course, “Dynamite.”

Source:
http://blogs.babble.com/famecrawler/2010/11/15/mike-tompkins-today-show-dynamite-viral-video-5-things-about-mike-tompkins/

http://blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/11/mike-tompkins-teaches-today-anchors-how-to-make-a-viral-video.html