Jamie Foxx slays us again with his epic vocals on The Tonight Show – this man can do anything!
As an entertainer with acting and comedy credentials, Jamie Foxx certainly possesses remarkable vocal abilities! The Texas performer exhibited his talents once more during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for an entertaining Wheel of Musical Impressions segment.
Fallon initially challenged Foxx to perform "Hakuna Matata" in the style of Mick Jagger. The performer strutted across the stage resembling an energetic cockerel while delivering an exaggerated portrayal of the Rolling Stones vocalist. The audience erupted in laughter, but Foxx was merely beginning his performance.
During the viral segment, which garnered 75 million views, Foxx also delivered a John Legend rendition of the Toys R Us commercial jingle. This R&B performance aligned more closely with the Texan's natural style, displaying beautiful vocals culminating in an outstanding high note before concluding with a humorous twist.
Viewers should watch until the conclusion for Foxx's ultimate impression—Jennifer Hudson singing "On Top of Spaghetti"—featuring some extraordinary high notes.
The 75 million view count established Foxx's segment as one of The Tonight Show's most-watched videos ever, particularly impressive given the program's celebrity roster. Fans contributed nearly 24,000 comments expressing amazement at Foxx's musical capabilities with remarks like "Jamie has massive talent. That John Legend impression was incredible. Astounding." and "How he did that Jennifer Hudson impression was just beyond comprehension. What a talent! Beyond impressed."
Foxx's Musical Genre Challenge proved so popular that Fallon invited him back for another appearance! The Texan again demonstrated his exceptional imitation and comedic abilities by performing "Who Let the Dogs Out?" as a Broadway musical. He concluded the segment by transforming a powerful Rihanna hit into a delicate operatic piece.
Though Foxx established his reputation as a comedian in the early 1990s and later as an Oscar-winning actor, he also maintains a successful career as an R&B vocalist. The Texan released his first album "Peep This" in 1994, which reached the top 20 on the US R&B chart. His musical career expanded significantly with his second and third albums, "Unpredictable" and "Intuition." These 2005 and 2008 releases earned Foxx double Platinum and Platinum certifications in the US, respectively.