Cynthia Erivo’s Unexpected Praise for Sisqó’s “Thong Song” Goes Viral — and Sisqó Responds!
Just weeks ago, powerhouse performer Cynthia Erivo shared her list of seven favorite vocal performances, naming legends like Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross. But it was her unexpected shoutout to Sisqó’s 1999 hit “Thong Song” that truly caught the internet’s attention.
“Why do you need to sing like this when singing about a thong?” Erivo joked, praising the song’s over-the-top vocal delivery. “There’s a key change. There’s a whole praise break at some point in this with his voice. It’s ridiculous. You don’t need to sing like that — and he does. He’s just enjoying himself, and the voice is doing what it’s meant to be doing. Fast forward to the very end and turn it up!”
She continued:
“You can’t tell me that’s not a good vocal — because it is. That’s a brilliant vocal for a song about a thong. I just love how he uses his voice for something you wouldn’t expect. Hats off to you, Sisqó.”
The moment quickly went viral, prompting a response from Sisqó himself, who laughed and said:
“You gotta love it.”
He also praised Erivo’s “perfect pitch”, adding, “Yeah, straight from church.”
In a world where vocal excellence is often reserved for ballads and anthems, Cynthia Erivo’s appreciation for the unexpected brilliance of “Thong Song” is a reminder that great artistry can show up anywhere — even in the most playful of places. And when two powerhouse performers from different genres connect over a shared love of music? That’s the kind of moment worth turning up.
