Why was Aeden Alvarez eliminated? 'The Voice' contestant's wrong song choice ruins his chances on NBC show
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 21-year-old Aeden Alvarez recently graced the stage of 'The Voice' Season 25. He hails from Hong Kong but is currently residing in Chicago.
With great anticipation, Aeden performed his rendition of SZA's popular song 'Snooze.' Unfortunately, luck was not on his side as he became the second artist of the night to receive no chair turns from the coaches after Devon Sutterfield.
Despite this setback, coach Reba McEntire acknowledged his talent but pointed out that his style was not within her usual preferences.
On the other hand, Chance the Rapper complimented Aeden's cool and rich tone, although he noted that certain notes were lost due to the song's dynamic nature.
John Legend agreed with his fellow judges, recognizing that covering an artist like SZA is no easy feat, and advised Aeden to consider a different song choice if he were to give it another shot in the future.
Who is Aeden Alvarez on 'The Voice'?
Aeden, renowned for his exceptional skill in rewriting songs, skyrocketed to fame on the popular social media platform TikTok with his captivating rendition of Lorde's hit track 'Royals'.
Hailing from the Philippines but raised in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, this rising musician has amassed an awe-inspiring fan base of 695K followers and an astounding 16.3M likes on the aforementioned platform.
Aeden, when reflecting on these statistics, modestly regards himself as an individual who possesses a genuine inclination towards uniting individuals through various means.
He firmly believes that the underlying factor behind the success of his music lies in the captivating narratives that he weaves into his compositions.
Throughout his upbringing, he acquired the understanding that when an individual can connect with the music and stories he produces, it has the profound ability to make them feel acknowledged, understood, and ultimately uplifted.
According to the stories shared by his mother, his passion for singing and composing music emerged at the tender age of five.
Aeden vividly recollects penning down his inaugural composition titled 'The Fish and the Butterfly,' which marked the beginning of his unwavering dedication to music.
He reminisces with affection about how his classmates used to become exasperated with his incessant singing during class.
At the age of thirteen, Aeden received his first guitar as a gift from his uncle, sparking his passion for creating music. This instrument became a tool for him to express his thoughts and emotions, allowing him to turn his ideas into songs.
'The Voice' contestant Aeden Alvarez likes to rewrite songs
Aeden's journey in songwriting has greatly influenced his unique approach to creating content, which involves crafting covers from both his perspective and the perspectives of others.
His ultimate goal is to take something that already exists and transform it into something entirely new and distinct.
For instance, 'The Voice' contestant takes the melodic structure of a well-known song and ingeniously alters its meaning, allowing individuals from diverse backgrounds to deeply connect and resonate with the music.
While speaking with Gen-Z magazine, Aeden said, "I like to rewrite songs because I don't have to create something totally new. You know, I can just pick a different meaning and a different story, and put it on top of an already existing song that people already like."
'The Voice' contestant Aeden Alvarez feels pressurized to provide quality content to fans
Beneath the surface of the glitz and glamour, Aeden is burdened by the constant pressure to deliver high-quality content to keep his substantial following engaged.
This pressure played a significant role in his decision to transition his focus to YouTube.
Initially diving into the world of TikTok in February 2020 with boundless energy and dedication, Aeden found solace in creating daily videos after learning that traditional schooling would not be resuming.
His active nature made him understand that remaining at home and engaging in idle activities would leave him extremely bored. Consequently, he took it upon himself to embark on a new endeavor: TikTok.
Each day, he dedicates his time to crafting and publishing singing videos on the platform.
As the days go by, he gradually realizes that his unwavering commitment to this routine has contributed significantly to his growth and success on TikTok.
Aeden mentioned that he finds it hard to find motivation sometimes and added, "It's so easy for someone to say just do what you love, keep focusing on what you love but it's hard when you are next to people who are doing the same thing as you, who are performing better in terms of engagement and vanity metrics."
'The Voice' Season 25 airs on NBC at 8 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. The episodes will be available on Peacock on demand the next day. The streaming site also includes entire episodes from the show's prior seasons.