'America's Got Talent' Season 15 Episode 2: Divas and Drummers of Compton are on a roll in the auditions
The second episode of 'America's Got Talent' just premiered on NBC. Kicking off was the fabulously talented group who call themselves the Divas and Drummers of Compton, a super high-quality crew of 25-odd talented black kids who played drums and performed acrobatic dance moves as they moved and swayed together with high precision flair, like a group of circus cheerleaders and marching band all rolled into one big performing arts community.
Kehli Berry, the leader of the dance troupe revealed that the group was a safe haven for kids in Compton to put their talents and skills to good use, while keeping them out of harm's way in the beautiful yet dangerous locale of Compton, California. She even admitted that while practicing, she'd sometimes have to tell the kids to stop their practice and get down while a police car drove by with its siren blaring. However, Berry also stated that the goal was to give these kids an opportunity for a scholarship in order to go to college — a noble cause and a noteworthy endeavor.
And after witnessing their high octane stage routine, it was pretty clear that these 25 youngsters, who ranged from 3-year-olds to 20-year-olds, were going to go far in the competition. Their entertaining audition was a blur of jumps, splits, twirls, and high-flying acrobatics, all set to the background of a pulsating drum line.
The kids were the perfect mix of showstopping talent and mind-bending skills, and the judges had no hesitation in giving them four yeses for their energetic skills. Simon Cowell said he loved every single part of their audition and was pleased to see that they were having so much fun with their fantastic performance. Sofia Vergara was thrilled to see how synchronized and well-rehearsed they were. Heidi Klum said it was a jam-packed 90 seconds full of fun while Howie Mandel said their performance was inspirational and that they epitomized what the show was about.
The reviews on social media were just as exciting: "Divas & Drummers of Compton KILLLLLLED it" said one excited viewer. Another instant fan said, "I wasn't planning on watching #AGT tonight but they opened with a drumline and well, here I am watching. I'm a sucker for a good drumline. Great job, Divas and Drummers of Compton!" Another viewer said, "Divas and Drummers of Compton are beyond amazing! Also my grandfather's name is Compton so they have an extra special place in my heart." We're looking forward to seeing more of them in future rounds of 'America's Got Talent'.