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Cynthia Erivo's Fave Vocal Performances Include A Shocking Pick: Sisqó's 'Thong Song' [List]
Known for her powerhouse pipes and commanding stage presence, Cynthia Erivo has long been celebrated as one of this generation's most gifted vocalists. When Entertainment Weekly (EW) asked the Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner to name her top seven vocal performances of all time, her list included an unexpected — yet hilarious, heartfelt and relatable— nod to early 2000s R&B. Check out her list inside. Erivo sat down with EW to share her favorite vocal performances, and we were pleased to find Sisqó's 'Thong Song' amongst the top seven. 'I'm going to get in trouble for this one,' Erivo joked in the video interview, before defending the flamboyant, falsetto-filled track. 'Why do you need to sing like this when singing about a thong? That key change? The commitment? It is a good vocal.' Her choices spanned genres and generations, reflecting her love for storytelling through song, dynamic vocal technique, and unfiltered emotion. From gospel-rooted legends to pop titans and Broadway icons, Erivo's list offers a masterclass in vocal expression — with a little levity along the way. Here's the full list of Cynthia Erivo's seven favorite vocal performances: Cynthia Erivo's Fave Vocal Performances Include A Shocking Pick: Sisqó's 'Thong Song' [List] was originally published on 1. Sisqo – 'Thong Song' Source:YouTube Erivo called this pick 'a praise break.' With its dramatic runs, belted high notes, and sheer dedication to a wild premise, she praised Sisqó's vocal performance as both technically impressive and gloriously over-the-top. 2. Whitney Houston – 'Porgy and Bess' Medley Source:YouTube Erivo highlighted Houston's classical poise and gospel soul in this medley performance, emphasizing her stunning emotional control and interpretive brilliance. 3. Jennifer Holliday – 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' Source:YouTube A staple of Broadway greatness, Holliday's original Dreamgirls performance remains a gold standard. 'You can hear the pain,' Erivo said. 'It makes you feel something.' 4. Jazmine Sullivan – 'Home' (age 11) Source:YouTube Erivo spotlighted a school performance of The Wiz by a very young Sullivan. 'At that age, with that kind of power? Unbelievable,' she marveled. 5. Aretha Franklin – 'Dr. Feel Good' Source:YouTube 'She was having the time of her life,' Erivo said, praising Franklin's soul, sass, and vocal control in this spirited performance. 6. Luther Vandross – 'A House Is Not a Home' Source:YouTube Calling it one of the most emotionally honest performances ever, Erivo described it as 'an unraveling in real time.' 7. Beyoncé – 'Resentment' Source:YouTube Bey's vocal dexterity and pain-soaked delivery earned her a final spot. 'It's controlled, but you feel every word,' Erivo said. Cynthia's list is proof that vocal greatness can be found in both church pews and club bangers — thong songs included. Be sure to check out the full video here.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cynthia Erivo Has a Surprising Sisqó Song on Her List of Favorites: 'You Can't Tell Me That's Not a Great Vocal'
Cynthia Erivo named Sisqó's "Thong Song" as one of her favorite vocal performances of all time She also cited Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Jazmine Sullivan, and more as inspiration Erivo already holds an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony for her vocal performancesCynthia Erivo is revealing a surprising Sisqó song as one of her all-time favorite vocal performances. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Erivo, 38, named Sisqó's "Thong Song" as one of her favorites and cited the R&B singer's impressive vocals on such an unexpected track. "Why do you need to sing like this when singing about a thong? The whole end section, the whole end section of this song is so unnecessary," Erivo said. The Wicked star loves the sonic drama of the track, in spite of its lyrical simplicity. "You have a key change, there's a praise break at some point in this. With his voice it's ridiculous, you don't need to sing like that. And he does, he's just enjoying himself and the voice is doing what it's meant to be doing." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. After singing along and complimenting Sisqó's voice throughout, the Tony winner said, "You can't tell me that that's not a good vocal because it is a good vocal. That's a brilliant vocal for a song about a thong. He just keeps going, 'I don't think you heard me.' We did, we heard you. I just love how he uses his voice for something that you wouldn't expect a voice to be used for." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! She complimented the rest of the singer's discography as well. "Now are there other performances of Sisqó's that merit this? Probably, but I just was like this is the one that didn't need him to do that and yet he did. Hats off to you Sisqó," Erivo added. Among her other favorite vocal performances were Whitney Houston's rendition of the 1935 classic from the musical Porgy and Bess "I Loves You Porgy," Jazmine Sullivan's childhood performance of "Home" from The Wiz, Jennifer Holiday's "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," Aretha Franklin's "Dr. Feel Good," Luther Vandross's "A House Is Not A Home," and Beyoncé's "Resentment." Erivo, a powerhouse vocalist herself, already holds an Emmy a Grammy, and a Tony, all for her vocal performances in The Color Purple. She was also nominated for Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars for her role in the musical adaptation of Wicked, and will reprise her lead role as Elphaba Thropp in Wicked: For Good, which will be released in theaters on Nov. 21, 2025. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sleeper LONG shots to win the NBA Title: Rockets? Clippers? & more
On this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to Draymond Green's stunning proclamation that the Golden State Warriors "WILL" win the NBA title this season. They don't agree, but it did give them a good idea — which long shots COULD win the Larry O in June? Find out why the Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves all met the threshold as teams with long odds that do have a viable path to pay dirt. Come for the longshot betting tips backed up by the numbers, stay for the Sisqo "Thong Song" reenactment — this episode has it all! (1:10) - The Big Number: our Draymond Green-level championship sleeper picks (14:55) - Jamal Murray and the surging Denver Nuggets (19:00) - Are we underestimating the Memphis Grizzlies? (25:35) - Can Brunson & Anunoby elevate the New York Knicks? (29:15) - Are we sleeping on the Timberwolves? (33:35) - Over/Under scoreboard update (38:20) - Does the NBA All-Star Game need to change? 🖥️
