On the penultimate night of blind auditions on The Voice, a 16-year-old gave the sweetest performance. Sweet enough to earn a three-chair turn.
Hailing San Rafael, California, Sophia Bromberg hit Conan Gray's "Heather," showing off a multiple-octave range, clever use of vibrato and some freakish “whistle” notes.
Everyone turned in quick succession, save for country music specialist Blake Shelton, who decided he’d miss out to protect someone on his own team.
“Congratulations. That was so beautiful and so interesting,” Ariana Grande told the teen. “There are so many people in that throat box…they’re all so beautiful and interesting and well-controlled and well-oiled.”
John Legend commended her on showcasing a broad palate of styles, while Kelly Clarkson enthused: “You paint with your vocal cords. And I think it’s incredibly cool.”
Bromberg had a big decision to make. And she went with Team Grande.
If that wasn't enough excitement for one week, the youngster also bragged about scoring her driver's license. Her race starts here.
The Voice blinds auditions wrap up on Tuesday night (Oct. 5).
Watch the performance below.
Busta Rhymes is honoring his late friend D’Angelo in a truly moving way. The rapper released a heartfelt tribute track titled “Magic,” marking one of his most emotional releases in years. The song celebrates the neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who sadly passed away earlier this month after a private battle with cancer. Over the smooth, soulful backdrop of D’Angelo’s “One Mo’ Gin” from his 2000 classic Voodoo, Busta reflects deeply, sharing raw and powerful emotions through his storytelling.
Throughout the seven-minute piece, Busta takes listeners on a journey through his 34-year friendship with D’Angelo. He recalls their early sessions with A Tribe Called Quest and describes the lasting connection they built over the decades. Instead of simply celebrating the music, Busta pays homage to the person behind it. He describes D’Angelo as a rare, once-in-a-generation artist who “never needed a co-sign” and “touched the souls of the people and everything between.”
During an interview with Okayplayer, Busta called D’Angelo “a godsend,” reflecting on his influence across R&B and hip-hop. “The Earth shifted when D came to do music,” he said, a statement that perfectly sums up D’Angelo’s impact. Anyone familiar with Brown Sugar, Voodoo, or Black Messiah knows his legacy speaks volumes.
“Magic” feels like a conversation between two lifelong friends. Busta Rhymes gives fans an intimate look at a bond that helped shape decades of soul-infused hip-hop. The tributes pouring in since D’Angelo’s passing highlight not only his extraordinary artistry but also the love and respect he inspired among peers. Lauryn Hill expressed it beautifully, writing, “Thank you for being a beacon of light to a generation and beyond who had no remembrance of the legacy that preceded us.”
