Sydney Millevoi

Sydney Millevoi
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Born	2002-01-27
🏳️ Nationality	American
Other names	Syd
🏫 Education	Masters in Music Vocal Performance, New Jersey City University, 2026
💼 Occupation	Singer/Songwriter
🌐 Website	https://sydneymillevoimusic.com/
🥚 Twitter	sydmillevoi
👍 Facebook	sydneymillevoimusic
📷 Instagram	syd.millevoi
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Sydney Millevoi (born January 27, 2002), also known as Syd Millevoi, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter from Secaucus, New Jersey. Her artistry is rooted in soul, gospel, and contemporary pop influences, and she is known for her powerhouse vocals and emotive storytelling. She rose to national prominence as a contestant on The Voice Season 29 (Battle of the Champions), where she advanced to semi-finals as a member of Team Legend. Fresh off her television debut, her single “Eyes on Me” released in April 2026, serving as the title track of her forthcoming album.

Early Life & Education

Millevoi graduating in Spring 2026 with Masters in Vocal Performance from NJCU at Newark Prudential Center.

Millevoi was raised in a lively Italian-American household in Secaucus, New Jersey, alongside her mother, uncle, grandparents, and brothers. Her mother, Gina Millevoi, a former opera singer, served as her first vocal coach, helping Millevoi channel her early affinity into musical skill, going onto write original music by 18.

Millevoi is a 2024 graduate of New Jersey City University (NJCU)’s Music, Dance, and Theatre Program, and part of the final NJCU graduating class in 2026, earning her masters in vocal performance. Her rendition of the national anthem at her graduation ceremony amassed over 5.7 million views on TikTok, garnering praise from netizens and celebrities alike. This opened the door for Millevoi to sing at venues such as Red Bull Illustrated Stadium and People’s Bank Arena (UCONN’s Men’s Basketball).

Career

Early Work

Before her recording career, Millevoi built an early following on social media by posting song covers with her powerful vocals and whistle register, and frequently went viral, amassing thousands of views across Instagram and TikTok. Her covers of Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande songs drew widespread attention. She also won Alex Newell’s Asaka Riff Challenge, demonstrating her technical skill and range.

To support herself, Millevoi performed as one of the lead singers of a wedding band operating across the East Coast.

Sydney Millevoi performing Beyoncé's "Love on Top" at Apollo Theater for Amateur Night

While studying for her Bachelor’s in Music Business at NJCU, Millevoi released her debut single, Morning Coffee in 2023. The single was well loved by early fans, and encouraged Millevoi to put out her following project, Everything I Couldn’t Say, her debut EP in 2024 with an additional single, Drown in my Sins (2024). Her second EP, You Wanted Me First! followed in December of the 2025 including singles Woman, Fallin’, and With Me. This project entailed a feature with Bronx rapper, Jvon Lawrence, alongside instrumental features by Sherrod Barnes, known for working with Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Blackstreet, and more; alongside award-winning violinist Jose Gonzalez.

Millevoi competing on American Idol Season 22.

Prior to her national television appearances, Millevoi won 1st place in Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre in New York City, known for catapulting artists like Ella Fitzgerald, The Jackson 5, and Lauryn Hill. She performed Beyoncé’s “Love on Top” with an additional key change, earning a standing ovation. At Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar in New York City, Millevoi performed “I’m Every Woman” by Whitney Houston, a tribute dedicated to Valerie Simpson who co-wrote the song and was in the audience that night. Kimberly Davis from Chic, alongside Simpson, praised Millevoi for her vocal talent and their enthusiasm for the future of music.

Millevoi also auditioned for Season 22 of American Idol, earning a golden ticket from judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. She was honored by the city of Secaucus.

The Voice: Battle of Champions

Millevoi auditioned for Season 29 of The Voice: Battle of Champions, which featured a three-coach lineup composed of Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend. Her blind audition performance of Jessie J’s “Mamma Knows Best” earned immediate chair turns from both Adam Levine and John Legend. Kelly Clarkson, whose team had already been filled, was unable to turn her chair. Millevoi joined Team Legend.

During Battle Rounds, Millevoi faced Ashley Marina in a performance of Mariah Carey’s “Love Takes Time” during which she delivered a whistle tone, clinching her victory.

In the Knockout Rounds, she defeated Natasha Blaine with a performance of Demi Lovato’s “Tell Me You Love Me”, earning praise amongst fans and vocal savants.

Syd Millevoi coached by John Legend during The Voice: Battle of Champions Semifinals. _{Pictured (l-r): Syd Millevoi, John Legend (Pictured by: Casey Durkin/NBC)}

In the Semi-Finals, Millevoi performed an acoustic rendition of Ariana Grande’s “Into You”, which John Legend called his favorite performance of hers, praising her as a “magnificent instrument of a vocalist.” However, she was eliminated in the semi-final round alongside singers KJ Willis, Jared Shoemaker, Jeremy Keith, and JW Griffin. Her elimination was met with widespread surprise amongst viewers, with fans describing her as “by far the best in the season.”

Millevoi recorded and released subsequent video logs (vlogs) on her YouTube channel following her journey during The Voice competition every Tuesday at 12pm EST until her elimination, alongside her short form series "What I Ate on The Voice", which showcased her personality, in addition to her vocal talent.

The city of Secaucus town council and Mayor honored Millevoi for her participation in The Voice.

Eyes on Me (2026)

Official Cover Artwork for Sydney Millevoi's "Eyes on Me" (2026)

Millevoi released her television debut single Eyes on Me on April of 2026. The track is a flirtatious 80s-inspired pop and R&B fusion, produced by Wilkis “Ideology” Figuereo. The song also features collaborations with Jerry Barnes of Chic and Sherrod Barnes. Millevoi describes the song as “a little black dress in the city, with places to be and people to see.” Eyes on Me serves as the title track and leading single for her forthcoming album coming Summer 2026.

Discography

• Everything I Couldn't Say (2024)
• You Wanted Me First! (2025)
• Eyes on Me (2026)

Sydney Millevoi Songs

Discography · Songs
Everything I Couldn't Say	"Morning Coffee" · "Chokehold" · "Drown in my Sins" · "Can't get close to ya" · "Myth" · "Someone Else" · "Morning Coffee | Acoustic Version"
You Wanted Me First!	"Fallin'" · "Dandelion" · "Woman" · "With Me" · "Butterfly Kisses" · "You Wanted Me First!"
Eyes on Me	"Eyes on Me"

External Links

• Official Website

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