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This week the result or elimination round had a twist Jay Keda and Anthony Miller's wild card Amoui were the two with the lowest votes thus were set to face off to see who would remain in the competition. They both sang the songs they did the week before. Amoui was first up and I thought she sounded much better last week. She had some pitch problem and went off key especially when she was ad-libbing near the end. Jay Keda sounded better this week so I thought she was the clear the winner. With Anthony choosing his wild card as the winner of the face off Alaine was left to break the tie and with her selection Jay Keda was left to fight another night.
If last week wasn't enough with the contestants being judged by a celebrity choreographer, added to the panel this week was singer,actor and music producer Bryce Wilson. I like this element and I hope it continues.The night was all about movies. I expected some great song choices from movies most Jamaicans would know but as usual contestants went for songs they felt people know and would guarantee them votes. Anthony's critisms was true to his "Killer Miller" nickname. Some of his comments were cringe worthy though so thank God for Alaine who was the reassuring voice.
First up was Marsha K with a song from the movie Thunderdomes "We Don't Need Another Hero" by Tina Turner. I'm not sure ho many Jamaicans even know that movie or that song but any ways- she started off key which all the judges made mention of. Her raspy undertones were reminiscent of Tina but that still wasn't enough for me to love her song choice. On a scale of 1-10 I'd give her 6. Vanity Club the only males left in the competition followed and they decided to sing Aero Smith's "Don't Want To Miss A Thing" from the movie Armageddon. I'm eztremely happy and I'm sure everyone who loves rockitive and have been rooting for this duo like myself must be over the moon too becuase they did very well they really rocked out. Anthony Miller who has been very critical of them gave the duo thumbs up for their song choice, performance and even their style. I loved their song and I thought they delivered it well.
Anna Mariah took her song from the movie Pursuit of Happiness. The track was "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Roberta Flack. She was a vision in the light blue or mint green chiffon dress she wore but all the judges agreed that she didn't pull them in as much as they needed her to. That song if delivered correctly could move even the hardest of hearts to tears. Remember how Tessanne sounded when she did that song on The Voice. I think Anna selected the song becuase of the Tessanne factor. I agree with guest judge Bryce that technically she was good but the emotion and passion she needed to have inorder to reach the audience just wasn't there. I wish she had left that song for maybe gospel night. Anna is still one of my favorites in the competition though so hopefully J.A. will not hold this week's song choice against her.
Jay Keda was next and she did her best with "Lady Marmalade" from the sexy movie Mula Rouge. My face was doing all kinds of things during her performance. Yes she started off sexy but then the back up vocalist were left to do most of the work and carry song. She selected a song that she could have put a fabulous arrangement to but didn't. It felt Karaoke to me and I think the problem was that she didn't do the Christina Aguilera version of the hit song. Roshelle Harris sang "The Climb" from Hannah Montanna:The Movie. This young lady has a powerful voice but her rendition of the song was just boring. I actually like this Miley Cyrus song but Miss Harris sounded almost like she was leading a high-school graduation song. The judges all felt that though it was an ok performance the song didn't do much for them and I have to agree.
Roxy J sang "Victory" from the movie Gospel. What can I say about her performance that I haven't said already. (See previous reviews). I Agree with Anthony she does the same thing vocally every week it's getting really tiresome. She needs to learn vocal control or dynamics. She wasn't victorio selecting
that song. Roxy was pretty off key from start to finish the song sounded weird. Jody Kay James sang "Free Way of Love" by Aretha Franklin. The song has been featured in the movie "Pink Cadillac". Before I could
write that hers was the best performance of the night I wanted to hear what Samantha Bogle was coming with. Samantha sang one of my favorite love songs "Thousand Years" from the Twighlight Movie. I love the song so much so that I used it for my bridal march. I like Samantha she can sing, she has one of the best tones in the competition in my opinion and I tried to love her rendition of that Christina Perri song but it didn't connect. She needed to be softer so that the tone of the song would feel more beautiful. Maybe if she had just stood behind the mic stand instead of walking out the outcome of her performance would have been different. That takes me back to Miss Jody Kay I can safely say without a doubt that hers was the top performance for the night from start to finish she had my attention, she delivered vocally and she captured the essence of the song.
People will vote not necessarily for the best but I think Roxy J and Roshelle may end up in the bottom two next week. As usual Terri looked great, Alaine's hair style and color looked fabulous on her. The Chill room was fun this week so kudos to Sanjay. Let's see what next week brings.
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