By Andrea Reiher / November 21, 2013 12:11 PM ET
For “The X Factor” Top 10 performances, Josh Levi turned the Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams” into a cool R&B jam for British Invasion week — complete with some dancing bobbies in the background that judge Simon Cowell thought were ridiculous. But Levi tells Zap2it he’s just flattered Simon thinks he doesn’t need them.
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“It’s hard … because I’m performing and can’t see what’s happening behind me,” says Levi. “I am honored that he said I can command the stage without them. But I don’t know, they’re there for a reason. We’ll see what happens next week.”
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Levi has become known for his interesting arrangements for the songs he chooses, but he says he definitely can’t take the credit.
“I worked with our producer [Julian Bunetta] who’s really the genius behind the production of my songs. I kind of pitch in my melodies and stuff — it’s collective but Julian is the mastermind behind the stuff,” says Levi.
Judge Demi Lovato has said that Levi reminds her of a young Chris Brown (vocally, not personally), which he says is certainly a compliment, but he’s his own man.
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“I’m definitely inspired by Chris Brown’s music and I appreciate her compliments comparing me to someone who’s done so well,” says Levi. “But at the same time I want her to realize that I’m my own artist and I’m not Chris Brown or Michael Jackson. Even though people say I look or sound like him, I’m not Bruno Mars — I’m my own Josh Levi and there’s a place for me. Although I am honored to be compared to all those people.”
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Do you think Josh Levi is an “X Factor” frontrunner? We would say he is. Tune in Thursday (Nov. 21) for another double elimination at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.
Source: Andrea Reiher / Jean Bentley / zap2it / Fox / MJ-Upbeat.com
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Additional reporting by Jean Bentley
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