This is a sensation .. The boy 9-Year-Old Journeyy Sings Original Song, Paradise π–πšπ­πœπ‘ 𝐯𝐒𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐒𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 π›πžπ₯𝐨𝐰

Performing his own original song β€œParadise,” the New Jersey native wowed the crowd with not just exceptional songwriting skills but also an incredible stage presence and vocal ability that belied his young age.

 

As he began to play the opening notes of β€œParadise,” the room fell into a hushed anticipation. His voice, soulful and rich, had a haunting quality reminiscent ofΒ Lana Del Rey, drawing listeners into his imaginative world of β€œpurple clouds” and β€œautomatic lullabies”.

The judges’ reactions were unanimously positive.Β Heidi KlumΒ was the first to speak, telling Journeyy, β€œI’m very impressed by you. Nine years old, your parents must be super proud of you. I’m proud of you. I hope you’re proud of yourself. Very well done, you have a beautiful voice.” Journeyy’s parents and sister stood in the wings, wiping tears away and nodding in agreement.

Sofia Vergara, clearly moved, stated, β€œI love you,” prompting a giant grin from the young talent.

β€œI think this season we have so many cool kids. Super cool kids, you’re one of them,” she enthused.Β Howie Mandel, always ready with a quip, joked, β€œA long time ago, I was nine years old for almost a year, and I think you’re amazing.”

Simon Cowell, often the toughest critic, was full of praise. β€œYou’ve just got it, haven’t you? I love hearing people write their own material. It’s a glimpse into who you are, and I really like you. Great things are going to happen to you. I can feel it.” He added, β€œYou are somebody who has a God-given talent. And it’s rare.”

The impressive performance not only earned him a standing ovation but also four enthusiastic β€œyes” votes from the judges, securing his place in the next round.

Journeyy’s path to β€œAmerica’s Got Talent” was not just a lucky break. Simon Cowell revealed that one of his friends had discovered Journeyy’s talent online and recommended him to the show.

 

β€œA couple of days ago, β€˜You’ve got to see this video.’ And it was you. Anyway, we sent the video to the production team and then we found out that they’d already found you,” Simon said.

Despite his young age, Journeyy has already garnered aΒ significant social media following, where his viral cover of Hillsong United’s β€œOceans” caught the attention of both fans and industry insiders, paving his way to the show.

Check out Journeyy’sΒ America’s Got TalentΒ performance below.

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