The battle begin with our first Challenger
So do get the opportunity he think you have a challenge I know me and Jeff
I have kind of like the same vibe yeah
But I don't know if I necessarily want to choose her because she's been there the longest my father an icon. That's right
He's right exactly I'm Nikolina. I'm 22 and my John ray is R&B pop
When I was 16 I actually started posting YouTube videos and at first I kind of just did it as a hobby
Once I saw the reaction of people I kind of sat there
And I was like wait I could actually do this my parents. They wanted me to go to college
I tried it for a semester, but that just wasn't my dream. I wanted to do music
They didn't really support it in the beginning, but I used my college funds for music videos
features
Studio time and so there's a lot at stake right now. I don't really have much left
Sorry mom
When I heard that Khalid Diddy Megan and Charlie were all together on this panel, I freaked out I was like yes, I need that
It's almost the six episode
We have to really go in the studio make the next superstar not everybody gonna get a chance to challenge
And that's they great I would not sign them to Bad Boy Records
They're not getting through me
This competition is my biggest opportunity. I'm ready to battle and I'm ready to kick those four out of their seats
Hi gorgeous
Hey, what's your name? My name is Nick Elena. I'm 22 years old and I'm from Orlando, Florida
Can I ask you? Why did you enter this competition because I want to be the greatest
Yes great, answer and what's plan B for you if this doesn't work out
I really don't have a plan B for the past two years. I've invested my entire college funds
into my music and
It's running out. I need help so that's where you guys come in
And are you ready to take on one of our four absolutely, which one would you pick? I think I could take tim seat?
alright let's do it
Crashing, hit a wall, right now I need a miracle hurry up now. I need a miracle
I need you, I need you, I need you right now Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me don't let me don't let me know. I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling I hope That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down D-Don't let me down Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
yeah don't let me down don't let me down down down
Ooh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah
Don't let me down, down, down Don't let me down
yeah don't let me down
don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down don't let me,down, down, down
Charlie it's really really really hard to break a new artist in 2017
2017 there were over 7 million new songs that came out but only 12 went number one in the Billboard Hot 100. It's competitive
So I think you're competitive I didn't get goose bumps over your voice
And I think that's a big part of the package
But I will say your swag your style and the way you present yourself was impressive
Thank you so much. Make it. I thought your vocals were beautiful and in radio. There's not a lot of voices like yours
It was really your stage presence that I wasn't in love with I felt like you're stiff and uncomfortable
Okay, Diddy
You have something special
But your voice is not strong enough for primetime right now if you get another chance
I need to see the artist in you so that's my advice. I would thank you
Kelly listen
No disrespect I got love, but this is the fourth show and it's getting super serious and
You're not better than the fourth at this moment keep going do your thing and save your money cuz school was good?
Too, thank you
It's time to put it to a vote
Our panel will now decide if you have what it takes to challenge one of the four for their seat
surrounding you our full rings
those rings represent our panels the panelists votes
Yes, the ring will turn blue if they vote no the ring looks from red
You'll need four blue rings to challenge one of the poll for their seat if even one of those rings turn red
You'll be heading home
Panel please vote now
The verdict is in
All full red I am sorry Nikolina hurry. We have to say goodbye
Thank you guys so much for having me tonight and enjoy myself. Thank you
Walk your pack with pride and
I think my performance just wasn't enough my whole life would have changed you know in a blink of an eye
But I guess they didn't see it. It's definitely a sign. I need to work harder, and I'm not giving up
I'm gonna walk out of here, and I'm gonna continue on in my musical path, and it's my passion, so I'm never gonna stop
She could really say come on don't just say
You think she'll go against you
You're right Ezreal