The 31-Year-Old London Mother Who Risked It All on The Voice by Flipping an Ed Sheeran Track Into a Sensational Reggae Anthem
When 31-year-old Cece Foster from Southeast London stepped onto the stage of The Voice, she brought an undeniable spark of individuality and a deep-rooted passion for music. Cece shared that her musical journey began humbly in the kitchen with her mother, eventually leading to a pivotal moment in secondary school when she was asked to perform at a Bob Marley memorial. It was then that she realized singing was her true calling. Now a busy mother to her two beautiful children—12-year-old Na Mâché and 8-year-old Zion—Cece revealed that her bubbly, outgoing style is heavily defined by her love for glitter, a trait her daughter jokingly finds a bit embarrassing. Stepping onto the stage, Cece admitted she was incredibly nervous but was determined to give it everything she had for the sake of her babies, even if it meant taking a massive risk with her song choice.
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That risk paid off in spectacular fashion the moment Cece began to sing. Launching into Ed Sheeran’s global pop hit “Thinking Out Loud,” she completely subverted expectations by totally flipping the track into a raw, soulful, and distinct reggae arrangement. Infusing the romantic ballad with a rich Jamaican twist, Cece’s deep and vibrant vocal texture gave the song an entirely fresh, infectious rhythm. The sheer creativity of the cover completely caught the coaches off guard. As she effortlessly bounced between smooth, low notes and a powerful, rhythmic chorus, her magnetic energy swept through the studio, prompting an enthusiastic response from the coaches who were mesmerized by her completely original artistic vision.
The post-performance feedback was filled with praise for her courage and authenticity. Gavin Rossdale admitted he loved the performance and praised her stunning appearance, while will.i.am enthusiastically declared her one of the most uniquely creative artists to ever grace the show in all its years, applauding her for boldly bringing a true Jamaican flavor to a mainstream pop anthem. Sir Tom Jones honestly shared that while he was initially unsure of where the risky arrangement was heading, meeting Cece and understanding her story made him deeply respect her for putting her own definitive stamp on the track. Before choosing her coach, Cece made a sweet backstage dream come true by getting the entire panel to shout her signature catchphrase, “Glitter!” on the count of three. Despite fierce pitches from the other coaches—including Olly Murs offering up his karate skills as a promise of protection—Cece ultimately chose to follow her heart, joining Team Will because he was the very first coach to turn his chair around for her.
