During the decision made by Lea Salonga she couldn’t help but shed tears as she had to choose only one artist between Taw Muhammad and Kimpoy Mainit during The Battle Rounds of The Voice Ph on Sunday, August 4, 2013.
Broadway star Lea Salonga eventually chose the 16-year-old Kimpoy Mainit to move to the next round of the competition.
Contestants Kimpoy Mainit and Taw Muhammad performed a slow arrangement of the dance hit “Without You” as popularized by David Guetta and Usher. Coach Lea dubbed the performance of her two artists as “magical” moments in The Voice of the Philippines.
Coach Lea’s (–foul word(s) removed–)istant brother Gerard Salonga was also impressed with the rendition of the two artists. Coach Sarah G. was also touched with the duet performance.
Watch the performance video of Taw Muhammad and Kimpoy Mainit: