This season of Idols has to go down as the most tough and unpredictable ever. The competition is in its Top 5 stage and still no clear winner. With Musa’s raging fanbase, Zoe’s fast-growing popularity, early-favorite Brenden’s culminating light, Sonke’s consistent rising ball and Bunny’s constant superlative vocal delivery, the game can be anyone else’s. It’s even harder to predict who might grab the dust tomorrow. As we review performances from last night’s show …
Although Musa chose two songs which were very similar, his vocals were power. His version of R. Kelly’s “Bump N Grind” had the same control as Dave Hollister’s “Cant stay” which actually went on some gospel route. Musa is GREAT and he’s a tough contender, BUT he doesn’t have the commercial “Idol” appeal. His future in the business looks bright but Idols might not be his breakthrough. He is the current front-runner and if no one peaks, he might just snatch the title unsuspected.
Bunny’s versatile choices were right on point. Her rendition of Simphiwe Dana’s “Ndiredi” proved yet again how much of a broad singer Bunny is. The performance of the 90’s club-hit “Show me love” by Robin S was incredible. After this week I doubt she would be in the bottom 3. She has the formula right and she on the right track, if unnoticed, she is another potential victor.
After a million of failed “killing me softly” auditions we’ve painfully experiences, I was worried about Sonke’s choice of The Fugees 1995 hit. Sonke handled it with power and made it the hit it was known for without adding dramatics. It was his take of Michael Buble’s “Havent Met you yet” which came flat on the ears and suddenly, since the top 10 I was seeing Sonke’s possibility of a win flash towards the bottom three direction.
Brenden was yet again a yellow-mellow. None of his performances brought goose-bumps and sweaty palms. From the sexy steamy Usher-made “Nice and Slow” to Nigerian-singer Asa’s “Jailer”, Ben 10 felt like a force of uncertainty on stage. Too much vocal gymnastics. Be that as it may, his teenage followers cheered like nobody was watching. Either him or Sonke will be sacrificed tomorrow for an "even" Top 4! Don’t say I didn’t tell you…
Zoe is a special kid. She can be sexy, tough, delicate and gruesome on stage. Of the five finalists she is the ultimate performer, but vocally the weakest. Something tells me she’d produce hits like Rihanna. Her performance of Destiny’s Child 2001 mega-hit “Survivor” was a hot-loud mess but the theatrics and bum shorts made it easier to endure. Her take on Janet Jackson’s “Together again” was a complete YES! She might be save for another week, but all round she was the weakest in last night’s showcase.
Have you voted? Who stood out for you? Who will go home?
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