So they are down to the nearing end. I have watched this off and on. Just not my show to watch l;ike American Idol and The Voice. But I thought Ali Caldwell would do just fine.
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The Four Season 2 Week 7 Recap and Live Blog (VIDEOS)
by mj santilli
The Four: Battle for a Superstar Season 2 continues tonight on FOX. Musician, record producer and songwriter Sean "Diddy" Combs, record-producing hitmaker DJ Khaled, and recording artist and songwriter Meghan Trainor return to the show's "panel of experts." Pop star Fergie is back as host.
Four artists, spanning all music genres, will fight each week to defend their coveted seats on the show, as determined newcomers challenge them and try to knock them out of the competition. The singer who is the last standing at the end of the competition will earn the ultimate prize: the panel of industry experts becomes key players on the winner's team, along with a record contract and a lucrative spot as one of iHeartRadio's On the Verge artists.
Tonight, it's the Comeback Episode. Eight eliminated contestants will attempt to claim a seat from the current Four.
Defending their seats tonight: Hip Hop artist Sharaya J, R&B artist and The Voice alum Ali Caldwell, 17 year old R&B singer Leah-Jeneah and former music student Jeronelle McGhee.
The show opens with season 1 fan favorite Zhavia and winner Evvie McKinney joining the Four for a group number of "I Want You Back" by the Jackson 5. After, Fergie chats with the "queens of season 1." Zhavia has a contract with Columbia records. Her single "Candlelight" is out tonight. Evvie advises the contestants to "never get too comfortable." Oh. Evvie will be debuting her new single at next week's FINALE.
The eight comeback contestants will be paired up into duos. The winners of the matchups will have the opportunity to challenge one of the Four. Audience determines the Comeback battles. The judges determine The Four battles.
Stephanie Zelaya vs Whitney Reign – Latin singer Stephanie was one of the original four, until R&B singer Whitney took her out! Then Whitney lost her seat to Ali.
Whitney Reign – Mama Knows Best by Jessie J – Whitney has a solid R&B voice, even if her presentation is kind of corny. She's coming off as a try-hard here.
Stephanie Zelaya – Bailamos by Enrique Iglesias – Stephanie lost to Whitney for a reason! She's not as good a vocalist. But I would say her stage presence is equally corny. These performances are ridiculously short.
Diddy says unlike her last outing, he didn't "smell any fear" from Whitney tonight. Meghan compliments Stephanie's supposed "stank face." Khaled "You did an amazing job." TIME TO VOTE. Whitney Wins the Challenge Stephanie is Eliminated. Whitney Challenges Ali
Ali Caldwell – My All by Mariah Carey – Ugh on this old fashioned song choice. I suppose it gives Ali the opportunity to show off her incredible pipes. But does it show the panel that she has what it takes to be a viable artist in today's pop landscape?
Whitney Reign – Don't Let Go by En Vogue – Welp. Whitney chooses an equally old fashioned song. Hands down, Ali is the better singer and she doesn't need the over the top stage moves. Whitney is pouring everything she's go into her performance, however.
I'll give her that.
Meghan says Ali gave her chills. She sees a touring star in Whitney. Diddy says it's a tough decision. "I saw your swag tonight," he says to Whitney. He compliments Ali's voice. "I'm here to decide who will Diddy sign." The panels go into a confab where they argue back and forth. Whitney Wins the Challenge. Ali is Eliminated. SERIOUSLY I OBJECT ALI WAS ROBBED. Ali is crying her eyes out. Says they aren't sad tears. She's grateful. Diddy says, "My heart was with Whitney." Hm.
Dylan Jacob vs Lil Bri – Both of these young rappers were easily defeated by Sharaya J in earlier battles. Both are talented, but geen. Bringing them back is akin to young lambs to slaughter. Can you say cannon fodder? I knew you could.
Lil Bri – All I Do is Win by DJ Khaled (The Four Version) – I was impressed with this young talent when she battled the first time. Give her a few years, and Bri will be unstoppable. Smart to suck up to Khaled with that song choice!
Dylan Jacob – "A Milli" by Lil Wayne (The Four Version) – Dylan is talented too. But my money is on Bri. But does it matter in the end? Neither's gonna beat Sharaya.
Diddy thinks Bri used too many words for her breath control. Dylan was more skillful. Khaled liked Bri's performance. "You will continue growing….I think you have a great ear!" Dylan wins the Challenge Lil Bri is Eliminated. Dylan Challenges Sharaya J. SNACK TIME IS COMING DYLAN.
Sharaya J – Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J (The Four Version) – Sharaya is the only original left. She has felled challenger after challenger. That little boy will not take her down! Her grandmother fought breast cancer. And now Sharaya is battling the same disease. Yup. She's dragging Dylan all over the Four stage. "Vanilla Ice Junior." HEE HEE HEE.
Dylan Jacob – Quiet Storm by Mobb Deep (The Four Version) – NICE TRY DYLAN. Have a good trip home.
Meghan felt both gave 100 percent. Diddy likes Dylan's humble vibe. "I think you did a good job tonight." But he says there's a reason why Sharaya has kept her seat "You have improved every single performance" he tells here. Khaled felt both left everything on the stage. After more confabbing between the judges… Sharaya J. Wins The Challenge. Dylan is Eliminated. Diddy reveals that he got two phone calls from major record labels after Dylan performed "inquiring about you." (!!!) REALLY now.
Carvena Jones vs Ebon Lurks – I barely remember either of these artists. Carvena was an original knocked out week 1 by Majestie Pearson. Ebon was…erm…Oh he lost to Jesse Kramer in Week 3.
Carvena Jones – I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston – EEP this song choice. She doesn't have the chops to do this song justice, delivering an emotionally flat performance. Zzzz. That performanced revealed her vocal weaknesses.
Ebon Lurks – Congratulations by Post Malone – At least he chooses a contemporary song..
A much better song choice, suited to his vocal style. He's not about to hit any big notes either. But he does a credible job delivering the songs chilly vibe.
Meghan calls Carvena "confident." Diddy says to Ebon, "I was able to hear you as an artist." He'd sign both of them. Fergie says it was the closest battle of the night. Carvena wins the Challenge. Ebon is Eliminated. WELL I DO NOT AGREE. Ebon won that battle easily. Carvena challenges Leah-Jeneah
Leah Jeneah – Focus by H.E.R. – Leah brings something different to the competition. Her phrasing and tone are so unique. It's hard to imagine her losing this battle, even though her first performance has been her best so far. Her head voice is gorgeous.
Carvena Jones – Feeling Good by Nina Simone – This is a better song choice for Carvena, whose vocals really aren't suited for the big diva numbers. "Feeling Good" allows Carvena to emphasize her soulfulness and ability to phrase a song. She is putting up a good fight here. I prefer Leah, but wouldn't be too mad if the judges chose Carvena.
Khaled says he was waiting for what Carvena did. "It's gonna be a tough one," he says. Diddy once again wonders who he would sign. He tells Carvena she did everything perfect. However, while Leah did not do everything perfect, "Sometimes a performance can have something so raw and vulnerable, that's what music is about." He continues, "Your vibe is really really special." Pretty much where I'm at here. CONFAB CONFAB CONFAB. Leah Wins the Challenge Carvena is Eliminated.
Jesse Kramer vs James Graham – Oh, I think these two became pretty friendly on the show. Both lasted several weeks before losing their seats. Now they have to compete! James is a much better singer. No contest. "I love Jesse," says James, "But you don't get many chances in this industry."
Jesse Kramer – Come Together by the Beatles – Good song choice. His gravelly as rocks vocal is a good match for this Beatles' classic. Jesse's stage presence and guitar skills are his strenghths. There's still too much growling and yelling though.
James Graham – Writing's On The Wall by Sam Smith – James has to be careful not to oversing. He is a little–but for the most part his rangy voice is on full display. Good job. He won that match easily.
Meghan said it was one of Jesse's best. "Damn" she says to James, "My heart was pounding." Khaled says, "You came to battle…you showed you're hungry." Diddy says, "Jesse you finally got it…I saw your dream coming true." James Wins the Challenge Jesse is Eliminated. I AGREE. James will challenge Jeronelle McGhee
Jeronelle McGhee – All of Me by John Legend – He's been in LA since graduating from music school and it's been a struggle. Last week, Jeronelle's performance was paint by numbers.
He's better this week. A better song for him maybe. But that falsetto is NOT as good as he thinks it is.
James Graham – Without You by Badfinger (Harry Nilsson) – GOOD SONG CHOICE. OK. James is killing it. Jeronelle is looking a little sick over there cause he's about to lose his seat.
Khaled says Jeronelle has been doing better than expected. But James has been here every show. He's amazing too, he says. Meghan is sure John Legend will love what Jeronelle did with his song. Meghan says she saw REAL emotion in James' performance. But then Khaled stops everything to pimp his new record with Justin Bieber. Gah. CONFAB. James Wins the Challenge, Jeronelle is Eliminated. Jeronelle delivers a tearful goodbye. And then he asks Diddy to come up on stage and "diddy bop" with him. Uh.
And here is your Four going to next week's FINALE: Sharaya J has defended her seat from day one. Leah Jeneah defended her seat for the second week. Whitney Reign made a big comeback after unseating Ali Caldwell. And after a week off the show, James Graham reclaimed his seat.
The big upset of the night was the middling talent Whitney Reign unseating the undeniably gifted vocalist Ali Caldwell. I suspect if it had been left to the audience, Ali would be competing in the finale. Maybe the judges wanted to nip her momentum in the bud. Sharaya J. has defended her seat week in and week out. But to be frank–she's faced mostly cannon fodder in her undefeated march to the finale. I am pretty happy James Graham is still in it. His performances have been consistently good during his weeks on the show. Leah Jeneah is a relative newbie to The Four, but she adds an interesting twist to the competition.
See you next week at the finale!
ADDED :
The Four season 2 Comeback Episode airs Thursday (July 26) and here are all the details we know so far.
First: Both the Comeback episode AND the FINALE were filmed last night (July 24).. I have yet to track down any finale spoilers. But in any case–a The Four winner has been crowned. If I can dig up the details, I will post them in a separate spoiler post.
As far as the comebacks are concerned. I don't have results spoilers, but FOX has posted official photos from the episode. Eight contestants were invited to return. A few of them did NOT win a seat on The Four. Last season, there were only four artists invited back–all were , former seat earners. That show was a little complicated, with brand new challengers also thrown into the mix (eventual winner Evvie McKinnon claimed her seat that week).
From what I can glean, the 8 Comeback Artists (supposedly chosen via twitter vote) were paired up to compete. The winners of those matchups were then given the opportunity to challenge one of the current Four: Hip Hop artist Sharaya J, R&B artist, The Voice alum Ali Caldwell, 17 year old singer Leah-Jeneah, and R&B singer and music student Jeronelle McGhee.
Here are the eight comeback artists
- Carvena Jones – The R&B singer was one of the original Four. She lost her seat in Week 1 to Majeste Pearson (who lost her seat week 2 to Jesse Kramer).
- Stephanie Zelaya – Also an original The Four member, this Latin singer lost her seat to Whitney Reign in Week 2.
- Whitney Reign – This big voiced pop singer eventually lost her seat to current The Four artist Ali Caldwell in Week 4.
- Ebon Lurks – Pop R&B singer won the right to challenge, but lost his bid for a chair against Jesse Kramer in Week 3.
- Lil Bri – Sixteen year old rapper won the right to challenge, but lost her bid for a chair against current The Four artist Sharaya J in Week 3.
- Dylan Jacob – Another rapper–he won the right to challenge, but lost his bid for a chair against current The Four artist Sharaya J in Week 5.
- Jesse Kramer – Rock singer lost his chair to challenger Noah Barlass in Week 5. (Noah lost his seat in Week 6 to current The Four artist Jeronelle McGhee).
- James Graham – R&B singer, X Factor UK alum and original The Four member, lost his seat to current The Four artist Leah-Jenea in Week 6.
Additionally, The Four fan favorite Zhavia (she's releasing a single same day) and winner Evvie McKinney are set to perform.
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