Voice of China Season 4 Episode 8: "Jay Chou Cannot Cry"

There is almost no dilemma for this pair because Liu Chang Yuan didn't sing at all and only rapped. On the other hand, Chen Zi Tong manage to demonstrate both her rapping and singing within the super fast paced and remixed version of Wakin Chau's 刀劍如夢. Easy choice to make especially when Chen Zi Tong (Queen T) has always been popular among the audience. 

For me, it is another clear decision for this pair because Li An An is much better in the performance of the theme song of Beauty and the Beast. Personally, I find Li An An's wholesome, deeper voice is much, much more comfortable to listen to. Laugh-o-meter is ticking quite a bit too when Li An An said "I don't know when's the next time we can eat breakfast together." When I thought the final choice was straightforward, Jay's final decision's really shocked me when he chose Guan Shi Min against the suggestions of four other judges.

Cry-o-meter: 4/10

Chemistry is obviously lacking between the two as their styles are too different and strange to gel together. But somehow it remains enjoyable when each of them sing. Future potential and flexibility wise, Li Xin Ni was chosen over Zhang Yang. Exuding an air of a humble folksy songstress, Li Xin Ni would possibly be an underdog in this competition later on.

Cry-o-meter: 5/10

Again, song choice and chemistry seems to be absent between this two contestants... perhaps it is really unsuitable for two men singing these love songs (剪爱 & Hero) - the arrangement would be better between a male and female contestant. However, each of them is extremely awesome when they sing on their own. Jiang Yuan Dong had a slight edge in terms of how touching he made the song through the choreography of tone. The post-performance conversations became slightly emotional but Jay Chou commented, "Jiang Yuan Dong, you really make me proud" before choosing Li An. I felt like crying when Jiang Yuan Dong remained super optimistic and replied, "Li An, you managed to win me in the PK, you must work hard in Jay's team and get the championship." #Bromance

Cry-o-meter: 5/10

I've never heard this Jay Chou song (比较大的大提琴) before, but these two contestants are really good with showmanship and musicality which really made me Googled this song and want to include it in my permanent replay playlist. There's also a secret inclusion of the tune of Super Mario and a verse of 水手怕水, which is ingenious. Very good performance. Thumbs up.

Cry-o-meter: 8/10

Definitely a successkid mix of songs with Just the Way You Are and 稻香 - I went wild and was thoroughly impressed with how clever this mix is. Possibly Will Jay's handsomeness bedazzled Xu Lin in the beginning and made Xu Lin skip a line, which possibly caused A-Mei to comment how Will Jay is more confident. Nevertheless, I find that Xu Lin's voice is stronger and had more potential. Being the best PK round of Jay's team, both proves to be very strong in different ways so it's almost equally-matched. Jay Chou ultimately chose Will Jay possibly because for viewership.

Bang Bang by Jessie J. I will always remember Chen Zi Tong's stellar performance of it. Hundred-and-one percent replay worthy. Li An's Yesterday drew me in, but he did went slightly off-tune in the midst of the performance. I had to agree with Na Ying that I would overlook the flaws because overall, it was still very good. Ultimately, Jay Chou did a Double!

Guan Shi Min sang 听见下雨的声音 which was pretty good, but I personally don't like her voice. It was quite goosebumps-inducing but overall it was too piercing for me. Huang Sheng Wen slaughtered Uptown Funk - why didn't he dance?! I kept thinking of Yu Feng at this point, and how he would be so much better at it. If the previous pair was a Double to go through, I would hit Double to oust these two out.

Because I really want this pair to go through: Li Xin Ni performed a touching, perfectly executed Cantonese song. Will Jay's pronunciation is really quite off, but can I fault him when he is singing one of my current favourite songs 还是会? THE ANSWER IS NO. Unfortunately, Jay Chou already used up his Double and it's time to say goodbye to Mr Lemon Tree.