Joseph Allen’s audition on America’s Got Talent was a hit from the moment he walked onstage. The 21-year-old student from Phoenix, Arizona had brought a huge cheer squad of fans who started hyping him up from the get-go. This reception and his super positive vibe immediately made an impression on the judges. He told the judges he was there to sing an original song that he wrote just for America’s Got Talent.
Allen kicked off his performance with a smooth R&B vocal over a piano backing, with a message about taking chances and making the most of life. After singing the hook “After today the world’s gonna know my name”, Allen changed tack and brought his rap skills to the table. His upbeat rap shifted the energy in the room big time and he quickly got the crowd clapping along to the beat and then waving their hands as one. All in all, he created a real feel-good audition.
