America's Got Talent: Judge Cuts Week 2

We are now at Round 2 of the Judge Cuts. 20 more acts will perform and fight for a spot in the live shows, which will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Of the 20 acts performing, 7 will advance to the live shows, making it a very tough competition. We also have a new guest judge joining the judging panel. They are given one golden buzzer to use on an act they want to send straight to the live shows, giving them one of the 7 spots.


So here is my review for the second week of AGT's Judge Cuts.


Week 2:

This week, record producer and DJ DJ Khaled joined the judging panel. He's most known for all the hit singles he's released such as All I Do Is Win, as well as his latest singles from his most recent album, Grateful.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AbrJXdcvNM
~ Sammulous: Sammulous is a singer. He's definitely good. I've never heard a man with the ability to hit those high notes with such ease. But I wouldn't say he's the best within the singing category. It is the toughest category as we've been getting a lot of singers lately. But he is good and I would be okay with him moving forward to the live shows.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS_qWFV7XGE
~ Steven Scott: Steven Scott is a comedian. I like his personality and I thought the act was funny for the most part. I have to admit, I wasn't a huge fan of the fast-forwarding sound effects. They were kind of annoying. But I liked the rest of the act. With only 7 spots, I have my doubts about him going through.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2ovZ2RQoGA
~ The Quiddlers: The Quiddlers are a puppeteer group. The first time around, they imitated the Village People while performing Y.M.C.A.. Now they're imitating the four judges with Mel B's song Wannabe playing. I definitely think they stepped it up. I liked this performance more than their first audition. I can see them possibly going through to the live shows. I'd be interested to see what they'd do next.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjAg9n5bPGg (0:12 - 0:27)
~ Str8Jacket: Str8Jacket are a dance group. Their act was very short, but it looked pretty good from the few seconds I actually saw. But I highly doubt they'll be going through.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjAg9n5bPGg (0:52 - 1:30)
~ Solto & T Dot: Solto & T Dot are a dance duo. Their act was similar to Str8Jacket where it was really short. It really wasn't that amazing. It was okay. But with how short it was, they're probably not going through.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqRdpnC5SyM
~ Junior & Emily Alabi: Junior & Emily Alabi are a salsa dance duo. I very much preferred their first audition. This performance felt very short, it was all the same moves, and I wasn't a huge fan of the song choice. They're a salsa dance duo. They should pick music that can be considered salsa. Picking a Chainsmokers song is not going to do it for them. This was definitely a step down, so I'm pretty sure they'll be going home.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh9nTYSqCI4
~ Jokgu & Aichin: Jokgu & Aichin are piano-playing chickens. I remember them because they were the very first audition of the season. Their audition consisted of a chicken playing the piano. I wasn't too blown away by it. This time, however, the chickens just wouldn't cooperate. They were eager to play before the performance. But once it actually started, everything just changed. All four judges buzzed the act, immediately eliminating Jokgu & Aichin from the competition. At least that makes deliberation somewhat easier.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjbodVBt_vY
~ Dakota Striplin: Dakota is a singer and guitarist. His performance was pretty short. But he does have a good voice and he is pretty talented. But I doubt he'll be making it to the live shows.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8121d7pAeM
Link to Judges' Comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htoJI1YF85M
~ Chase Goehring: Chase is a singer and guitarist. He's one of those musicians that writes his own music and performs original songs, which I think is pretty cool. He's got a great voice, I like when he raps, and he's a great songwriter. He's like a mini Ed Sheeran. He's a singer-songwriter. He has a similar voice -- singing and rapping. Not to mention that he looks just like him. DJ Khaled, as someone who knows more about the music industry, felt like this show is what will make Chase a superstar and gave him his golden buzzer, sending him straight to the live shows. And you gotta love how they were playing Ed Sheeran in the background. He was really good and he's gonna go places.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoyqy1gjt-Y (0:00 - 0:42)
~ Azeri Brothers: The Azeri Brothers are a danger act. I'm usually open-minded to danger acts. But this was just awful. There is no way what they do isn't in any way, shape or form painful. It hurts just watching them. I hated the first audition. This one was bad too. Thankfully, it was short. So they're most likely not moving forward.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoyqy1gjt-Y (0:43 - 1:24)
~ The Godfathers: The Godfathers are an acrobatic group. What they do is pretty cool and looks like something I would not be able to do. But we've seen this before dozens of times and it really didn't stand out. So I'm pretty sure they won't be going through.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoyqy1gjt-Y (1:25 - 2:49)
~ Tulga: Tulga is a strongman. It may just be me, but I don't necessarily consider being strong a talent. It's not something that would really make a good Vegas show. So this act was really nothing to me. I thought the part towards the end where they included Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum was pretty funny. But aside from that, it's nothing I would want to pay to go see.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCZY87SFwWY
~ Mirror Image: Mirror Image are a vocal/dance duo. They're also twins (hence being a mirror image of each other). I really liked them the first time and this performance is no different. I think they're a whole lot of fun. Sure, they're not the best singers out there. But I've definitely heard worse. I think they can dance. I really like them. Simon Cowell buzzed the act, so not everyone feels the same. I doubt they'll make it through. But it'd be amazing if they did. And with Howie and Mel B both fighting for them, who knows what could happen? Overall, I love them and I hope they go through.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85QGSXY2CYA
~ Evie Clair: Evie is a singer. For her young age, she has a good voice. I think her story is really emotional and that helps me enjoy her performances more because I feel moved after knowing what she's been through. There are definitely better singers in the competition. I doubt she'll go as far as making it to the finals. But she is definitely a good singer and her story is definitely going to help move people. I feel like she's a good contender for the quarterfinals.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyUgIU6QuNM&t=4s (0:00 - 1:30)
~ Kyle Eschen: Kyle is a magician. I definitely liked his act. I have absolutely no idea how he did it. This season has been lacking magicians for the most part, so it'd be nice if he could make it through. But it was reasonably short, so I'm not too sure about it.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyUgIU6QuNM&t=4s (1:32 - 2:02)
~ Xavier Mortimer: Xavier is a digital magician. His performance was good, but it wasn't anything amazing. It didn't really stand out in anyway. And it was very short. So we'll most likely be seeing him get sent home.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMjo--nTu8M
~ Colin Cloud: Colin is a mentalist. He describes himself as the closest thing to a real-life Sherlock Holmes. So he can get certain information out of a person simply by looking at them, which is the kind of thing I really enjoy and think would make a great Vegas show. I have no idea how he does what he does. Just by licking Mel B's hand, he was able to figure out what she recently ate. He even knew one of her deepest, darkest secrets. This guy scares me if I'm being really honest. But I can definitely see him going far. I'm sure we'll be seeing him in the live shows.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5stIM4HAw18
~ Pelican212: These guys are a family band. Their act wasn't anything amazing and it was very short. I think I remember their audition and I think that performance was better. So I doubt they'll be advancing any further.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMgNvhoLRHY
~ Puddles Pity Party: Puddles is a singing clown. He was one of those acts in the auditions that just walked out and you didn't exactly know what he was going to do. He then surprised us with such a great voice. I think he's very talented and one of the most original acts this season. I feel like he's going to go far. He has a great voice and although he's always sad, he manages to make us happy.


Link to Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV3eHawDNxw
~ Yoli Mayor: Yoli is a singer. I really enjoyed her first audition. I thought this performance was a huge step up. If I'm being honest, she sang Love On The Brain much better than Rihanna. She actually made it a song worth listening to. With this performance, I feel like she has proved herself to be one of the best singers in the competition, if not the best singer. She may not be on the level of singers from previous seasons like Emily West (season 9) and Brian Justin Crum (season 11). But she's got that extra special something that makes me eager to see her again. I feel like she'll go far because she has a great voice.



Results:

Link to Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWRDhe9ehpg
Link to Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZuJ6BLw9Ww

Acts Moving Forward:

• Chase Goehring, singer and guitarist (Golden Buzzer)
• Puddles Pity Party, singing clown
• Mirror Image, vocal/dance duo
• Junior & Emily Alabi, salsa dance duo
• Colin Cloud, mentalist
• Yoli Mayor, singer
• Evie Clair, singer

My Top 5 Acts

1. Yoli Mayor

2. Colin Cloud

3. Mirror Image

4. Chase Goehring

5. Puddles Pity Party