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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.