20 year-old Marcus Canty impressed the judges with his powerful and soulful rendition of “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder during the first auditions at the “The X-Factor” premiere on Wednesday (September 21)- watch video below.

Marcus’ mom gave him two years to make it work or find a real job. He said this was his last chance, but he is so young. Anyhow, Marcus nails it, the crowd loves him, and he got Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger on their feet, grooving to the music. Yeah!

The judges loved him. LA Reid compared Marcus to a young Bobby Brown (pre-cocaine, I presume!), saying he had been looking for a Bobby Brown since Bobby Brown. On the other hand, Simon Cowell thought Marcus is more like a Usher, claiming he is the one to watch.

Marcus Canty “I Wish” The X Factor Video