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Brian Melo

**Brian Melo** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Xboy. He was eliminated in the Live Playoffs.

## Background

Brian Melo is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario who was the winner of the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007. His first studio album, Livin' It, achieved Gold Status in Canada. His second album, The Truth, was released October 2010. [1]
Davina Michelle

**Davina Michelle** was a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice*. She was a part of Team Xboy.

## Background

Davina Michelle is a Dutch singer. She first gained a following by posting song covers of popular artists on her self-titled YouTube channel. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Davina Michelle's audition in Episode 305, she sang Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B's, "Finesse". Pennies, Xboy, and James turned their chairs. Davina chose to be on Team Xboy.
Episode 313

**Episode 313** is the thirteenth episode of Season 3 of *XVoice*, and the second episode of the Live Playoffs. It came after Episode 312 and before Episode 314.

In this episode, only Team Jay and Team Xboy competed, with three artists moving on, and three being eliminated, from each team.

Jay brought back David Cook as his Wildcard, and Xboy brought back Jekalyn Carr as his.
Berget Lewis

**Berget Lewis** was a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. She was a part of Xboy. She was eliminated in the Knockout Rounds. Foxy brought Berget back as his wildcard for the Live Playoffs, where she was eliminated again.

## Background

Berget Lewis is a Dutch singer. In addition, she is a member of the occasional band Ladies of Soul. She was born in Amsterdam from Surinamese parents. At a young age she started as a capella singer and in 1986 she toured the USA with a gospel choir. Lewis started her professional singing career as a background singer at Total Touch and was part of Candy Dulfers Funky Stuff and the band of Ruth Jacott. Later she performed in the theater show of Angela Groothuizen and Julya Lo'ko (2004) and the Christmas show of Karin Bloemen. In 1998 she founded The Berget Lewis Gospel Train. In 2003 she has a Lewis & Simon duo with the song Let's give it a tryparticipated in the National Song Contest of 2003. With Edwin Evers Lewis won the Just the Two of Us program in 2007 and they performed together during the De Toppers concert in the Amsterdam Arena. After the release of the single It Do not Matter, from the movie Bolletjes Blues, her first album Finally was released in 2007. She also performed for Queen Beatrix at the opening of the Betuwe freight railway. On 26 May 2008 she was guest artist during Together with Dré in concert at the ArenA. On 5 April 2012 she had a meeting with Danny de Munkthe leading role in the live broadcast The Passion in Rotterdam. She played the role of Mary. Lewis participated in 2012 in the TROS program The best singers in the Netherlands. She got all the votes in the finals, except for her own, and was therefore in first place. November 4, 2013, her second studio album, named after herself, became available on iTunes. In 2014 she plays the role of 'Effie White' in the musical Dreamgirls. She has sung the first three singles of happy hardcoreformation Lipstick. Lewis participated in The X Factor in the UK in 2017 with a performance of Purple Rain by Prince. She got hit by the first round of auditions and the Bootcamp, but during the Judges Houses round she got a blackout while singing the song Clarity. Lewis later learned from jury member Nicole Scherzinger that she had to go home. She would not make the live shows. [1]
Bryan Bautista

**Bryan Bautista** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Jay, but was stolen onto Team Xboy during the Battle Rounds. He was eliminated in the Knockout Rounds. Xboy brought Bryan back as his wildcard for the Live Playoffs, where he was eliminated again.

## Background

Bryan Bautista is an American singer. Bautista was on Season 10 of The Voice and was on Team Christina Aguilera. [1]
Jessie J

* Season 5

**Jessie J** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. She was eliminated in the Blind Auditions. Jessie J returned for Season 6, where she was a part of Team Jay, but was switched to Team Xboy.

## Background

Jessica Ellen Cornish, known professionally as Jessie J, is an English singer and songwriter. Born and raised in London, she began her career on stage, aged 11, with a role in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. She studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and striking a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

After signing with Universal Republic, Jessie J came to prominence following the release of her debut single "Do It Like a Dude". Her next song "Price Tag" topped the charts in nineteen countries including the UK and was followed by the release of her debut album Who You Are (2011), which charted at number two in the UK. Other releases from the album included "Nobody's Perfect", "Who You Are", "Domino" and "Laserlight", which all charted within the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, making Jessie J the first British female artist to have six top ten singles from a studio album. "Domino" also resulted in further international chart success, peaking at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 and becoming her second number-one single in the UK. In 2012, Jessie J performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace in June, as well as the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London on 12 August.

Her second album Alive (2013) reached the top 5 in the UK Albums Chart and also included the top-five hit songs "Wild" and "It's My Party". The release of her third album Sweet Talker (2014) was preceded by the single "Bang Bang" which debuted at number one in the UK and went multi-platinum worldwide. The album made the top 5 in the UK and reached number 10 on the US Billboard 200, her highest-charting album in the US. As of January 2015, Jessie J had sold over 20 million singles and 3 million albums worldwide.

Citing various influences, Jessie J is recognized for an unconventional musical and performance style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats. Jessie J has garnered various awards and nominations for her music, including the 2011 Critics' Choice Brit Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011. Jessie J has supported various charitable causes, and has appeared on the UK charity telethons BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief. She has served as coach and mentor on the television shows The Voice UK, The Voice Australia and The Voice Kids UK. [1]
Juice Newton

**Juice Newton** was a contestant on Season 2 of *XVoice*. She was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Juice Newton is an American pop and country singer, songwriter, and musician. To date, Newton has received five Grammy Award nominations in the Pop and Country Best Female Vocalist categories (winning once in 1983), as well as an ACM Award for Top New Female Artist and two Billboard Female Album Artist of the Year awards (won consecutively). Newton's other awards include a People's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and the Australian Music Media's "Number One International Country Artist."

Newton has several Gold and Platinum records to her credit, including Juice, Quiet Lies and her first Greatest Hits album. During the 1980s, she charted 14 Top-10 hits across the Billboard Country, AC, and Billboard Hot 100 charts, with many of the recordings achieving crossover success and six of the songs hitting the No. 1 position. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Juice Newton's audition in Episode 202, she sang her song, "Angel Of The Morning". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Juice from the competition.
Chris Young

**Chris Young** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Xboy, and was eliminated in the Knockout Rounds. Xboy brought Chris back as his wildcard for the Live Playoffs, where he was eliminated again.

## Background

Chris Young is an American country music singer and songwriter. In 2006, he was declared the winner of the television program Nashville Star, a singing competition which aired on the USA Network. After winning, he was signed to Arista Nashville, Curb Records, and Columbia Records releasing his self-titled debut album that same year. It produced two singles on Hot Country Songs with "Drinkin' Me Lonely" and "You're Gonna Love Me". His second album, The Man I Want to Be, was released September 1, 2009. It included the singles "Voices", "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)", and the title track, all of which went to number 1. Young's third album, Neon, produced two more number ones in "Tomorrow" and "You" in 2011 as well as the top 20 hit "I Can Take It from There" in 2012. The follow-up, 2013's A.M., produced three new singles with the top 5 hits "Aw Naw", "Who I Am with You", and "Lonely Eyes". His fifth album, I'm Comin' Over, was released on November 13, 2015. In 2017, Young gained one of the crowning achievements in country music: becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Chris Young's audition in Episode 103, he sang his song "The Man I Want To Be". Xboy was the only coach to turn their chair, placing Chris on Team Xboy by default.

## Battle Rounds

For the Battle Rounds in Episode 108, Chris Young was paired up against Daughtry. He sang his song, "I'm Comin' Over". Xboy chose Chris as the winner, sending him to the Knockout Rounds.

## Knockout Rounds

For the Knockout Rounds in Episode 110, Chris Young was paired up against Chris Rene. He sang his song, "Losing Sleep". Xboy chose Chris Rene as the winner. None of the Judges opted to steal Chris Young, eliminating him from the competition.

## Live Playoffs

Xboy chose Chris Young as his wildcard for the Live Playoffs. His performance in Episode 112 consisted of singing his song, "Who I Am with You". JayDK, Xboy, Danger, and James all gave him standing ovations. Chris Young's performance was not strong enough for Xboy to send him into the Top 12, eliminating him from the competition along with Josh Groban and Liam Cacatian Thomassen, instead of Chris Rene, Damian Lillard, and Ryan Star.

## Finale

Xboy brought back Chris Young as a guest performer for the finale in Episode 118. His performance consisted of him singing his song, "Old Love Feels New".
Dermot Kennedy

**Dermot Kennedy** is a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. He is a part of Team Xboy.

## Background

Dermot Joseph Kennedy is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known for his 2018 single "Power Over Me". He is signed to Interscope Records, and released a compilation of previous songs in a self-titled album Dermot Kennedy in early 2019. His debut studio album is scheduled to be released in 2019. [1]
Greyson Chance

**Greyson Chance** was a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Greyson Chance is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. His April 2010 performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" at a sixth-grade music festival went viral on YouTube, gaining widespread attention and over 60 million views as of December 2017, as well as an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show shortly afterward. Two of his original compositions, "Stars" and "Broken Hearts", gained over six and eight million views respectively on his YouTube channel. His debut single, "Waiting Outside the Lines", was released in October 2010. Chance's debut album, Hold On 'Til the Night, was released on August 2, 2011. Chance released his second EP, Somewhere Over My Head, on May 13, 2016. The lead single, "Afterlife", was released in October 2015, followed by "Hit and Run" and "Back On the Wall" in February and April 2016 respectively. [1]
Doro Pesch

**Doro Pesch** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. She was a part of Team Xboy. She was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Dorothee Pesch, popularly known as Doro Pesch or Doro, is a German heavy metal singer-songwriter, formerly front-woman of the heavy metal band Warlock. Dubbed the "Queen of Heavy Metal", Doro's contributions to music and culture along with her publicized personal life made her a global figure in metal culture for over three decades. The name Doro has also been associated with the touring band accompanying the singer, whose members have continuously changed in more than twenty years of uninterrupted activity, the most stable presences being those of bassist Nick Douglas and drummer Johnny Dee.

Doro started her career in garage bands in native Düsseldorf underground scene and achieved media visibility and some commercial success with Warlock in the 1980s. Warlock were starting to have an opening in the U.S. market, when they went through many line-up changes and Pesch was left the only original member of the band. She started a solo career under the name Doro, in order to avoid legal battles between her record label PolyGram and her former manager. She released two albums in the US with producers Joey Balin and Gene Simmons, but they were not the breakthrough that she hoped.

During the rise of grunge and alternative rock in the 1990s, her record label relegated her productions only to the European region, where she continued to tour extensively. She remained a successful charting artist in Germany, despite living and producing her albums in the US. When classic heavy metal found again the favour of the public, she returned to tour all over the world and her popularity as a veteran singer grew considerably, inspiring many new female metal artists. Doro is also known for her duets performed both live and in studio with other singers and musicians of the metal scene, whom she has befriended in her long career.

To this date, she has released sixteen studio albums, the latest being Raise Your Fist in 2012. Doro continues her recording career and is prolific touring artist all over the world. When not on tour, she resides in New York City. [1]
Jamie N Commons

**Jamie N Commons** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Jamie N Commons is a British singer and songwriter, based in New Cross, London.
His track 'Not Gonna Break Me' was used in the BBC's trailer for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

In 2018, he started a project called "The Fever Dreams", a series of singles released leading up to his debut studio album scheduled for release in 2019. [1]
Bob Marley

**Bob Marley** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer-songwriter who became an international musical and cultural icon, blending mostly reggae, ska and rocksteady in his compositions. Starting out in 1963 with the group the Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide. The Wailers would go on to release some of the earliest reggae records with producer Lee "Scratch" Perry.

After the Wailers disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career upon his relocation to England that culminated in the release of the album Exodus in 1977, which established his worldwide reputation and elevated his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records. Exodus stayed on the British album charts for 56 consecutive weeks. It included four UK hit singles: "Exodus", "Waiting in Vain", "Jamming", and "One Love". In 1978, he released the album Kaya, which included the hit singles "Is This Love" and "Satisfy My Soul". The greatest hits album, Legend, was released in 1984, three years after Marley died. It subsequently became the best-selling reggae album of all time.

He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is credited with popularising reggae music around the world and served as a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. Marley has also evolved into a global symbol and inspired numerous items of merchandise.

Bob Marley was the father of Season 6 contestant Damian Marley. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Bob Marley's audition in Episode 103, he sang his song "One Love". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Bob from the competition.

## Death

Bob Marley died of skin cancer on May 11, 1981. He was 36.
Home Free

**Home Free** were a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. They were a part of Team James, but were stolen onto Team Danger during the Knockout Rounds. They were eliminated in the Live Playoffs.

## Background

Home Free is an American a cappella group of five vocalists: Austin Brown, Rob Lundquist, Adam Rupp, Tim Foust, and Adam Chance. Starting as a show group, they toured around 200 shows a year across the United States.

The group competed in and won the fourth season of *The Sing-Off* on NBC in 2013. They sang an arrangement of Hunter Hayes' "I Want Crazy," as their final competitive song, earning the group $100,000 and a recording contract with Sony.

Home Free released their first album under a major label, *Crazy Life*, on February 18, 2014. It was released digitally on January 14, 2014. [1]
Episode 405

**Episode 404** is the fifth episode of Season 4 of *XVoice*, and the final episode of the Blind Auditions. It came after Episode 404 and before Episode 406.

All five coaches had one spot still open on their team after the Blind Auditions. JayDK brought back Bebe Rexha, Xboy brought back Shawn Mendes, Danger brought back Rise Against, Foxy brought back Sammie, and James brought back Spensha Baker.
Canton Jones

**Canton Jones** was a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team James. He was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Canton Jones is an American Christian musician and Christian hip-hop artist. On February 18, 2014, Jones released an 18-track mixtape, Lust, Drugs, and Gospel in an effort to assist those who have issues related to lust and drugs
Gary Valenciano

**Gary Valenciano** was a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Edgardo Jose "Gary" Santiago Valenciano, also known as Gary V. and Mr. Pure Energy, is a multi-awarded Filipino-Puerto Rican, singer-songwriter, musician, actor, music producer and TV host. Valenciano has released 39 albums, and won the Awit Awards (Song Awards) for "Best Male Performer" twelve times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines' first National Ambassador, a title he continues to hold.

He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract artists, having been a mainstay of the Sunday noontime musical variety show ASAP and the noontime, weekday singing contest segment of It's Showtime. He is frequently tapped to sing theme songs for the network's soap operas and in-house film arm, Star Cinema.

Valenciano was given the ASAP Elite Platinum Circle Award several times for his achievements in the local music industry. In his 34 years in the music industry, he has been awarded multi-platinum recording awards for most of his full-length studio albums. [1]
Jason Warrior

**Jason Warrior** is a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Pennies/Jay, but was stolen onto Team James during the Battle Rounds. Jason was eliminated again in 9th place.

## Background

Jason Warrior is an American singer. As time went by Jason began to grow into himself. He began learn more about his gift and talents. Jason joined the well known Stellar and Grammy Nominated Gospel Group The Soul Children of Chicago under the direction of Dr. Walt Whitman at the age of 11. From there he was blessed with the opportunity to sing all across the world. This is where Jason learned the most he know about being a performer. Stage presence and honesty is what he learned from Dr. Whitman. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Jason Warrior's audition in Episode 303, he sang Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City". Pennies, Xboy, and Danger turned their chairs. Jason chose to be on Team Pennies.
Jazz Cartier

**Jazz Cartier** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Xboy, and was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Jazz Cartier is a Canadian hip hop recording artist from Toronto. He is best known for his mixtapes, Marauding in Paradise and Hotel Paranoia. He has twice been a longlisted nominee for the Polaris Music Prize, in 2015 for Marauding in Paradise, and 2016 for Hotel Paranoia, and won the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2017 for Hotel Paranoia. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Jazz Cartier's audition in Episode 105, he performed his song "Dead Or Alive". Xboy and Danger both turned their chairs. Jazz chose to be on Team Xboy.

## Battle Rounds

For the Battle Rounds in Episode 109, Jazz Cartier was paired up against Isaiah Firebrace. He performed his song, "Never Too Faded". Xboy chose Isiah as the winner. None of the judges opted to steal Jazz, eliminating him from the competition.
Ed Sheeran

**Ed Sheeran** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Ed Sheeran is an English singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. He attended the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford as an undergraduate from the age of 18 in 2009. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. After signing with Asylum Records, his debut album, + (read as "plus"), was released on 9 September 2011 and has since been certified seven-times platinum in the UK. The album contains the single "The A Team", which earned him the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.

Sheeran's popularity abroad began in 2012. He made a guest appearance on Taylor Swift's fourth studio album, Red. "The A Team" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards, where he performed the song with Elton John. He spent much of 2013 opening for Swift's The Red Tour in North America dates. His second studio album, x (read as "multiply"), was released on 23 June 2014. It peaked at number one in the UK and the US. In 2015, x won the Brit Award for Album of the Year, and he received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year. His single from x, "Thinking Out Loud", earned him two Grammy Awards at the 2016 ceremony: Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.

Sheeran's third album, ÷ (read as "divide"), was released in March 2017. The album debuted at number one in the UK, the US and other major markets. The first two singles from the album, "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill", were released in January 2017 and broke records in a number of countries, including the UK, Australia and Germany, by debuting in the top two positions of the charts. He also became the first artist to have two songs debut in the US top 10 in the same week. By March 2017 Sheeran had accumulated ten top 10 singles from ÷ on the UK Singles Chart, breaking Scottish DJ Calvin Harris's record of most top 10 UK singles from one album. His fourth single from ÷, "Perfect", reached number one in the UK and Australia, while "Perfect Duet", an acoustic version featuring Beyoncé, reached number one in the US. Sheeran appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the UK.

As an actor, Sheeran has portrayed recurring roles on *The Bastard Executioner* and *Home and Away*. He also appeared as a Lannister soldier on *Game of Thrones*. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Ed Sheeran's audition in Episode 104, he sang his song "The A Team". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Ed from the competition.
Chief Keef

**Chief Keef** is a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team James, and was eliminated in the Battle Rounds. James brought Chief back as his wildcard for the Live Playoffs, where he was eliminated again.

## Background

Chief Keef is an American rapper and record producer. During his teenage years and while under house arrest, Keef's music videos were met with acclaim from local high school students. His increasing popularity led to him being the subject of a brief bidding war among labels. Ultimately, Keef signed a major record deal with Interscope Records and later signed with 1017 Brick Squad. Keef also became the CEO of his own record label, Glory Boyz Entertainment, which later developed into Glo Gang.

Keef's debut album Finally Rich was released on December 18, 2012, and featured singles such as "I Don't Like" and "Love Sosa". Since achieving commercial popularity, Keef has continued to experience ongoing legal issues. Despite being dropped from Interscope in late 2014, Keef continued self-releasing mixtapes through his Glo Gang label. Although Keef had originally planned Bang 3 to be released as his second album, a then-track from the album, "Nobody", developed into its own project. Keef released Nobody as a full-length album in December 2014, while continuing to delay the often-pushed back Bang 3. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Chief Keef's audition in Episode 103, he performed his song "Kobe". James was the only coach to turn their chair, placing Chief on Team James by default.

## Battle Rounds

For the Battle Rounds in Episode 108, Chief Keef was paired up against Post Malone. He performed his song, "Mailbox". James chose Post Malone as the winner. None of the judges opted to steal Keef, eliminating him from the competition.

## Live Playoffs

James brought back Chief Keef as his wildcard for the Live Playoffs. His performance in Episode 113 consisted of performing his song, "Sosa Chamberlain". Xboy, Danger, and James gave him standing ovations. Chief Keef's performance was not strong enough for James to put him through to the Top 12 along with La'Porsha Renae and Mat Kearney, instead of Isaiah Firebrace, Nathan Sharp, and Saliva.
John Legend

**John Legend** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Danger, and was eliminated in the Live Playoffs.

## Background

John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor.

Prior to the release of Legend's debut album, he collaborated with already established artists. At various points in his career, Legend has sung in Magnetic Man's "Getting Nowhere," Kanye West's "Blame Game," on Slum Village's "Selfish," and Dilated Peoples' "This Way". Other collaborative appearances include Jay-Z's "Encore", backing vocals on Alicia Keys' 2003 song "You Don't Know My Name," the Kanye West remix of Britney Spears' "Me Against the Music," and Fort Minor's "High Road". Legend played piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything". For his solo work, he earned a Billboard Hot 100 number-one single with "All of Me" in 2013. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2015 for writing the song "Glory" from the film Selma. He has also won ten Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. In 2007, Legend received the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2017, Legend received a Tony Award for co-producing Jitney for the Broadway stage. [1]

## Blind Audition

For John Legend's audition in Episode 101, he sang his song "All of Me". JayDK, Danger, and James turned their chairs. John chose to be on Team Danger.

## Battle Rounds

For the Battle Rounds in Episode 107, John Legend was paired against Billy Gilman. He sang his song "You & I". Danger chose John as the winner, sending him to the Knockout Rounds.

## Knockout Rounds

For the Knockout Rounds in Episode 110, John Legend was paired against Alicia Keys. He sang his song, "What You Do to Me". Danger chose John as the winner, sending him to the Live Playoffs.

## Live Playoffs

For the Live Playoffs in Episode 113, John Legend sang his song, "Surefire". Xboy, Danger, and James all gave John standing ovations. John Legend's performance was not strong enough for Danger to send him to the Top 12, eliminating him from the competition along with Javier Colon and Parson James, instead of Devvon Terrell, Kendrick Lamar, and Vera Lynn.
Jesse Royal

**Jesse Royal** was a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team James, and finished the competition in 5th place.

## Background

Jesse Royal is a Jamaican reggae singer. Jesse Royal began his career with and was mentored by the late Fatis Burrell (the son of whom's high school Royal attended), who also produced Jesse's first two releases, Singing the Blues and Long Days and Short Nights in 2010. Jesse Royal has toured extensively in Jamaica as well as Europe and the United States, before releasing his first major work produced by his friend Walshy Fire in 2014.

In 2015, Vogue Magazine listed Jesse Royal as part of a greater ongoing "Reggae Revival" movement (along with other such artists as Chronixx, Jah9 and Protoje) happening in Jamaica and the rest of the world, revitalising the genre of roots reggae.

In 2017 he recorded the album Lily of da Valley, released by Easy Star Records in October. The album topped the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. [1]
Anoop Desai

**Anoop Desai** was a contestant on Season 5 of *Xvoice*. He was a part of Team James. He was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Anoop Desai is an American singer-songwriter best known for his time as a contestant on the eighth season of American Idol. Motivated by the death of his friend Eve Carson, Desai auditioned for American Idol. Desai made American Idol history by being the first ever 13th finalist on American Idol. Favored to win by celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres and Keith Urban, Desai achieved a sixth-place finish, becoming the second Indian American to advance to the final stages of American Idol.
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J. Cole

**J. Cole** was a contestant on Season 6 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Pennies/Jay. He was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Jermaine Lamar Cole, known professionally as J. Cole, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Born on a military base in Germany but raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007. Intent on further pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he went on to release two additional mixtapes, The Warm Up and Friday Night Lights after signing to Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint in 2009.

Cole released his debut studio album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, in 2011. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, and was soon certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His next two releases, 2013's Born Sinner and 2014's 2014 Forest Hills Drive, received mostly positive reviews from critics, and both were certified platinum in the United States. The latter earned him his first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album. In December 2016, Cole released his fourth studio album 4 Your Eyez Only. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum in April 2017. His fifth album, KOD, was released in April 2018. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200, making it his fifth album to reach number one on the chart.

Self-taught on piano, Cole also acts as a producer alongside his hip-hop career, producing singles for artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson, as well as handling the majority of the production in his own projects. He has also developed other ventures, including Dreamville Records, as well as a non-profit organization called the Dreamville Foundation. In January 2015, Cole decided to house single mothers rent-free at his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. [1]
Episode 505

**Episode 505** is the fifth episode of Season 5 of *XVoice*, and the final episode of the Blind Auditions. It came after Episode 504 and before Episode 506.

## Auditioned

JayDK, Xboy, and Danger each had one spot left after auditions. Jay brought back Peabo Bryson. Xboy brought back Danny Gokey. Danger brought back Thomas Rhett.
Clyde Carson

**Clyde Carson** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Clyde Carson is an American rapper from Oakland, California. He was originally known as a member of the hip hop group The Team. After the group went on hiatus, he was the one member of the group to break out as a solo artist. He was signed to rapper The Game's Black Wall Street Records and Capitol Records in 2006. While signed there he released the EP Doin' That. However, he wasn't signed to them for long, before deciding to go back to releasing music independently via Moe Doe Entertainment. After returning to just that label, he has released two EPs: Bass Rock and Playboy. He also released the song "Slow Down", which was featured on the video game Grand Theft Auto V.

He blends hyphy with street-styled rap. [1]
Addison Agen

**Addison Agen** was a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice*. She was a part of Team Danger, and was eliminated in 6th place.

## Background

Addison Agen is a singer and songwriter. Her debut album, New Places, was released Spring 2016 on Neat Neat Neat Records. Addison finished 2nd on Season 13 of The Voice. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Addison Agen's audition in Episode 304, she sang Dolly Parton's "Jolene". Pennies, Xboy, Danger, and James all turned their chairs. Addison Agen chose to be on Team Danger.
Brooke Simpson

**Brooke Simpson** was a contestant on Season 2 of *XVoice*. She was a part of Team Danger, but was stolen onto Team Xboy during the Knockout Rounds. She finished the competition in 5th Place.

## Background

Brooke Simpson is an American singer-songwriter from Hollister, North Carolina. She finished in third place on the thirteenth season on Team Miley of NBC's talent competition, The Voice. [1]
Jessica Sanchez

**Jessica Sanchez** was a contestant on Season 1 of *XVoice*. She was a part of Team Jay, and was eliminated in the Knockout Rounds.

## Background

Jessica Sanchez is a Filipino-American singer and songwriter originally from Chula Vista, California. She was the runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality show *American Idol*. Prior to appearing on *American Idol*, Sanchez competed in the first season of *America's Got Talent* at the age of 11. [1]

Jessica was a contestant on Season 1 of *JayGT*, where she was eliminated in the audition round. Just like on *JayVoice*, JayDK was the only judge/coach to give her a "Yes". Xboy and Danger were also judges that season.

## Blind Audition

For Jessica Sanchez's audition in Episode 102, she sang "Love You I Do" from *Dreamgirls*. JayDK was the only coach to turn their chair, placing Jessica on Team Jay by default.

## Battle Rounds

For the Battle Rounds in Episode 107, Jessica Sanchez was paired against Johnny Cash. She sang Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You". Jay chose Jessica as the winner, sending her to the Knockout Rounds.

## Knockout Rounds

For the Knockout Rounds in Episode 110, Jessica Sanchez was paired up against Billy Gilman. She sang Gloria Estefan's "Turn the Beat Around". Jay chose Billy as the winner. None of the coaches opted to steal Jessica, eliminating her from the competition.
Fame On Fire

**Fame On Fire** were a contestant on Season 2 of *XVoice*. They were a part of Team Danger. They finished in the competition at 8th Place.

## Background

Fame On Fire is an American rock/pop band. The band is composed of vocalist Bryan James Kuznitz, guitarist Blake Saul, drummer Alex Roman, and bassist Paul Spirou. [1]
Hozier

**Hozier** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team James. He was eliminated in the Live Playoffs.

## Background

Andrew Hozier-Byrne, known professionally by the mononym Hozier, is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter from County Wicklow. In 2013, he released his debut EP, featuring the hit single "Take Me to Church". His eponymous debut studio album released in 2014, went number one in Ireland and scored top ten positions on global charts. It has attained a 6× Platinum accreditation from Ireland, indicating sales of over 90,000 copies. Hozier released his fourth EP in 2018 entitled Nina Cried Power, featuring the title track as a single. [1]
Chris Stapleton

**Chris Stapleton** was a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Chris Stapleton is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born and raised in Kentucky, Stapleton moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he started a career as a songwriter, contributing to the repertoire of numerous artists. As a vocalist, Stapleton led two music groups before releasing three studio albums as a soloist. His musical styles, which incorporate a wide variety of genres, include country music, Southern rock and bluegrass. Stapleton served as the frontman of bluegrass group The SteelDrivers from 2008 to 2010. Thereafter, he released his critically acclaimed debut studio album Traveller (2015), which reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second studio album From A Room: Volume 1 was released in May 2017, and gave him his second wins for Country Music Association Award for Album of the Year and Grammy Award for Best Country Album. From A Room: Volume 2 was released in December 2017. Stapleton has co-written six country number-one songs including the five-week number-one "Never Wanted Nothing More" recorded by Kenny Chesney, "Love's Gonna Make It Alright" recorded by George Strait, "Drink a Beer" recorded by Luke Bryan, and "Come Back Song" recorded by Darius Rucker. Over 150 of Stapleton's songs have appeared on albums by such artists as Adele, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, and Dierks Bentley. Among other artists, he has co-written with Vince Gill, Peter Frampton and Sheryl Crow. He is the recipient of several accolades, including five Grammy Awards, seven Academy of Country Music Awards and seven Country Music Association Awards. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Chris Stapleton's audition in Episode 301, he sang his song, "Fire Away". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Chris from the competition.
Jonas Kaufmann

**Jonas Kaufmann** was a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Jonas Kaufmann is a German operatic tenor. He is best known for his performances in spinto roles such as Don José in Carmen, Cavaradossi in Tosca, Maurizio in Adriana Lecouvreur, and the title role in Don Carlos. He has also sung leading tenor roles in the operas of Richard Wagner in Germany and abroad, most notably at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He is also an accomplished Lieder singer. In 2014 The New York Times described Kaufmann as "a box-office draw, and... the most important, versatile tenor of his generation." [1]
Aura Dione

**Aura Dione** is a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice*. She is a part of Team Pennies/Jay.

## Background

Aura Dione is a Danish singer and songwriter. In 2008 she released her debut album, Columbine. The album spawned the hit single "I Will Love You Monday (365)" which reached number one in Germany, achieved over 80 million video views and was certified platinum. After winning the European Border Breaker Award in 2011, Dione won Best Female Artist and Hit of the Year for "Geronimo" at the Danish Music Awards 2012 and Female Artist of the Year in 2013; she is one of Denmark's top two female recording artists and one of Germany's top three. [1]
Juice WRLD

**Juice WRLD** was a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. He was a part of Team Foxy. He was eliminated in the Battle Rounds.

## Background

Jarad Higgins, better known by his stage name Juice Wrld (stylized as Juice WRLD and pronounced "Juice World"), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He is primarily known for his breakout hits "All Girls Are the Same", "Lucid Dreams", and "Legends". His music has been described as "genre-bending". Higgins encompasses emo rock and hip hop in his music. [1]
Jay Sean

**Jay Sean** was a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice.* He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Jay Sean is a British singer and songwriter. He debuted in the UK's Asian Underground scene as a member of the Rishi Rich Project with "Dance with You", which reached No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart in 2003. This led to him being signed to Virgin Records and having two UK top 10 hits as a solo artist in 2004: "Eyes on You" at No. 6 and "Stolen" at #4. They were included in his critically acclaimed debut album Me Against Myself which, though only moderately successful in the UK, sold more than two million copies across Asia and remains his most successful album to date. Alongside the Rishi Rich Project, Sean was a pioneer of Bhangra-R&B fusion, which his debut album helped popularize among the worldwide South Asian diaspora. He eventually left Virgin in 2006 and founded his own independent label, Jayded Records. After a gap of nearly four years, he returned in 2008 with "Ride It", which reached No. 11 in the UK and topped the charts in several Eastern European countries, including Romania where it was one of the best-selling singles of the year. It was followed by hits such as "Maybe", which reached No. 7 on the Japan Hot 100, and "Tonight". They were included in his second album, My Own Way, which became his most successful album on the UK Albums Chart, reaching No. 6, and topped the UK R&B Chart. At around this time, he began increasingly incorporating electropop sounds into his R&B music. Since the end of 2008, he has been signed to Cash Money Records. In 2009, his American debut single "Down" topped the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first solo artist of South Asian origin and first UK urban act to top the Hot 100. It was the seventh-best selling song of 2009, having sold more than three million copies in the United States that year, eventually reaching six million sales in the United States, making him the most successful British/European male urban artist in US chart history at the time. As of 2011, it is the fifth best selling song by a British artist in the digital era. It was soon followed by another hit, "Do You Remember", which has sold more than a million copies in the US, and entered the top ten on the Hot 100, making him the first male act since Chingy in 2003 to "simultaneously appear in the Hot 100 top 10 with his first two charting singles." They were included in his American-debut album All or Nothing, which debuted at No. 37 on the US Billboard 200 and reached No. 11 on the Japan Oricon Albums Chart. Sean has also been a featured artist on several hits including "What Happened to Us" by Australian singer Jessica Mauboy, which charted within the top 20 on the ARIA singles chart and certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Sean was ranked No. 35 in Billboard's Hot 100 Artists of 2009. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Jay Sean's audition in Episode 305, he sang his song, "Down". Lil Wayne was supposed to perform alongside, but was kicked from the venue. None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Jay Sean from the competition.
Jason Derulo

**Jason Derulo** was a contestant on Season 3 of *XVoice*. He was eliminated in the Blind Auditions, but returned to the competition after the auditions. He was a part of Team Danger, but was stolen onto Team Jay during the Battle Rounds. Jason was eliminated again in 7th place.

## Background

Jason Joel Desrouleaux, known professionally as Jason Derulo, is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Since the start of his solo recording career in 2009, Derulo has sold over 30 million singles and has achieved eleven Platinum singles, including "Wiggle", "Talk Dirty", "In My Head", and "Whatcha Say".

After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records co-founder Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper Diddy, Derulo signed to minor recording label Beluga Heights. After Beluga Heights became part of the Warner Music Group, Derulo released his debut single "Whatcha Say" in May 2009. It sold over five million digital downloads, gaining an RIAA certification of triple Platinum, and reaching number 1 in the U.S. and New Zealand. Derulo released his second single, "In My Head", in December 2009 and his debut studio album, Jason Derulo, followed on March 2, 2010. He released his second album, Future History, on September 16, 2011; the album was preceded by the release of the UK number-one single "Don't Wanna Go Home". Derulo's third international album, Tattoos, was released on September 24, 2013 and later repackaged as his third U.S. album, Talk Dirty, released on April 15, 2014.

In 2015, Derulo released his single "Want to Want Me" and announced his fourth studio album, Everything Is 4, which was released on June 2, 2015. His next album, 777, will follow in 2018. [1]

## Blind Audition

For Jason Derulo's audition in Episode 302, he performed his song, "Colors". None of the coaches turned their chairs, eliminating Jason from the competition.
Brokencyde

**Brokencyde** were a contestant on Season 5 of *XVoice*. They were eliminated in the Blind Auditions.

## Background

Brokencyde is an American hip hop group from Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2006. The group's lineup consists of David "Se7en" Gallegos and Michael "Mikl" Shea, and musically are one of the founding groups in the crunkcore genre, which (in general description) is crunk hip hop music with screamed vocals.

Brokencyde is widely panned by critics. Cracked.com contributor Michael Swaim said the band sounded like "a Slipknot-Cher duet", while another Cracked contributor Adam Tod Brown commented on their song FreaXXX "I hate that song so much that I would hold it face down in a bathtub until it drowns if I could."

British comic book writer Warren Ellis considered Brokencyde's "FreaXXX" music video "a near-perfect snapshot of everything that’s shit about this point in the culture". A writer for the Warsaw Business Journal attempted to describe their music: "Imagine an impassioned triceratops mating with a steam turbine, while off to the side Daft Punk and the Bee Gees beat each other to death with skillets and spatulas. Imagine the sound that would make. Just try. BrokeNCYDE is kind of like that, except it also makes you want to jab your thumbs into your eyeballs and gargle acid."

The New Musical Express stated in a review of I'm Not a Fan, But the Kids Like It!, that "even if I caught Prince Harry and Gary Glitter adorned in Nazi regalia defecating through my grandmother’s letterbox I would still consider making them listen to this album too severe a punishment."

August Brown of the Los Angeles Times writes:

"This 'Albucrazy'-based band has done for MySpace emo what some think Soulja Boy did for hip-hop: turn their career into a kind of macro-performance art that exists so far beyond the tropes of irony and sincerity that to ask 'are they kidding?' is like trying to peel an onion to get to a perceived central core that, in the end, does not exist and renders all attempts to reassemble the pieces futile." [1]

## Trivia

* Brokencyde, along with Chevel Shepherd, are the first two New Mexicans to compete.
Jackie Foster

**Jackie Foster** was a contestant on Season 4 of *XVoice*. She was a part of Team Foxy, and was eliminated in 14th place.

## Background

Jackie Foster grew up surrounded by singing siblings and a guitar-playing dad. In high school, Jackie enrolled in Berklee College of Music's summer program, where she studied a variety of different genres but fell in love with rock. Berklee offered her a four-year scholarship, and Jackie knew she wanted to be a professional musician. At school she became the lead singer of an alternative rock band called Self Portraits. They write, release and perform original music around New England. [1]
Episode 212

**Episode 212** is the twelfth episode of Season 2 of *XVoice*, and the first episode of the Live Playoffs. It came after Episode 211 and before Episode 213.

In this episode, only Team Xboy and Team Danger competed, with three artists moving on, and two being eliminated, from each team.

Xboy brought back Tarrus Riley as his Wildcard, and Danger brought back Vance Joy as his.