Elliott Yamin Loves ‘Coming To America’, Magic Johnson & Prince: Favorites
Favorites is our recurring video series on the personal preferences of the pop artists who inspire us. Because the artists we love love stuff too.
We recently had the opportunity to chat with the wonderful Elliott Yamin, American Idol Season 5 alum and the brains (and magnetic voice) behind the vintage-soul-inspired Let’s Get To What’s Real, his third full-length studio release. Elliott indulged us by sharing his favorite things, from movies (he can quote the entirety of 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy Coming To America), music (he’s digging a new artist named JMSN, whom he calls “the second coming of Justin Timberlake” mixed with ’90s R&B) and sports (a photo of him with his boyhood idol Magic Johnson is one of his most-prized possessions). As for the most awe-inspiring concert experience he’s ever had as a fan? Well, it involved Prince‘s sweat. We know we’re jealous.
Watch our latest Favorites segment with the “Gather ‘Round” singer above, and let us know in the comments (or on Twitter and Facebook) if you’re as into Elliott’s faves as he is.
