The Hip Hop legend was overcome with “tears of joy” during a standout duet of “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” that left coaches and viewers stunned.
The first night of “The Voice” Season 28 battle rounds (Oct. 13) brought an unexpected emotional moment for coach Snoop Dogg, who was moved to tears after a standout duet between contestants Yoshihanaa and Natalia Albertini. For the first time in the show’s history, artists were invited to pair themselves for battles. Yoshihanaa and Albertini — both early fan favorites — selected each other and were assigned “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” written by Carole King and popularized by Aretha Franklin.
As NBC reported, each singer brought a distinct approach to the song. The more technical Albertini spent time training at the Berklee School of Music and has years of experience performing in wedding bands. Yoshihanaa relied on her “organic” vocal power but received encouragement from battle advisor Lizzo to step further into her confidence. During rehearsal, the energy in the room grew so intense that Lizzo threw her shoe in excitement while Snoop began tossing pillows, admitting that he was overcome by “tears of joy” while watching the two contestants. Snoop explained that both singers had used all of the information Lizzo had imparted to them, but that he could only pick one. After a brief prayer to the “Gangster Holy Ghost,” he named Yoshihanaa the winner.
Still, the decision weighed heavily on him. Snoop ultimately used his only “Save” of the battle round to keep Albertini on his team, calling her performance and abilities “too good to go home.”