Roberta Flack vs. Queen Latifah → Face Off
![Roberta Flack vs. Queen Latifah: Face Off No. 18 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, Rhino Entertainment Company, UMG Recordings, Inc.; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/roberta-flack-vs-queen-latifah-face-off-18-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Face Off (2026), Roberta Flack and Queen Latifah face off for the best rendition of The Impressions’ “Gone Away.”

Sifting through all of the musical hype

Sifting through all of the musical hype
Ah, let the Face Off begin! In Face Off, musicians compete to determine who delivered the best version of a song. In most cases, the musicians are performing the same song or a remix, rearrangement, or variation of the song. Each performance will be evaluated for vocal or instrumental performance, production, and so on and so forth. After blurbing about each performance, I will briefly deliberate and deliver a verdict about who wins the Face Off. Draws and ties are acceptable, but in most cases, one band, group, or musician will get the edge.
![Roberta Flack vs. Queen Latifah: Face Off No. 18 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, Rhino Entertainment Company, UMG Recordings, Inc.; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/roberta-flack-vs-queen-latifah-face-off-18-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 18th edition of Face Off (2026), Roberta Flack and Queen Latifah face off for the best rendition of The Impressions’ “Gone Away.”
![Shocking Blue vs. Bananarama: Face Off No. 17 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; London Records Ltd, Red Bullet; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/shocking-blue-vs-bananarama-face-off-17-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 17th edition of Face Off (2026), Shocking Blue and Bananarama face off for the best rendition of “Venus.”
![Rob Zombie vs. Kid Souf: Face Off No. 16 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Geffen Records, Rob Zombie, Universal Music Publishing Group; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rob-zombie-vs-kid-souf-face-off-16-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 16th edition of Face Off (2026), hard rocker Rob Zombie and queer musician Kid Souf face off for the best rendition of “Dragula.”
![Justin Bieber vs. Arlo Parks: Face Off No. 15 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Arlo Parks, Def Jam Recordings, ILH Production Co. LLC; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/justin-bieber-arlo-parks-yukon-face-off-15-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Face Off (2026), pop superstar Justin Bieber and English singer-songwriter Arlo Parks face off for the best rendition of “YUKON.”
![The Four Lads vs. They Might Be Giants: Face Off No. 14 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elektra Entertainment, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the-four-lads-vs-they-might-be-giants-face-off-14-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 14th edition of Face Off (2026), The Four Lads and They Might Be Giants face off for the best rendition of “Istanbul (Not Constantinople).”
![Simon & Garfunkel vs. Disturbed: Face Off No. 13 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia, Reprise; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/simon-garfunkel-vs-disturbed-face-off-13-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 13th edition of Face Off (2026), Simon & Garfunkel and Disturbed face off for the best rendition of “The Sound of Silence.”
![Jeffrey Osborne vs. Regine Velasquez: Face Off No. 12 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; UMG Recordings, Inc., Viva; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jeffrey-osborne-vs-regine-velasquez-face-off-12-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 12th edition of Face Off (2026), Jeffrey Osborne and Regine Velasquez face off for the best rendition of “On The Wings of Love.”
![King Harvest vs. Toploader: Face Off No. 11 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Darbo Music LLC, Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/king-harvest-vs-toploader-face-off-11-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 11th edition of Face Off (2026), King Harvest and Toploader face off for the best rendition of “Dancing in the Moonlight.”
![Tears For Fears vs. Disturbed: Face Off No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury Records Limited, Reprise Records; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tears-for-fears-vs-disturbed-face-off-10-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the 10th edition of Face Off (2026), Tears For Fears and Disturbed face off for the best rendition of “Shout.”
![John Lennon vs. Donny Hathaway: Face Off No. 9 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; EMI Records Ltd, Rhino Entertainment Company; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/john-lennon-vs-donny-hathaway-face-off-9-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Face Off (2026), John Lennon and Donny Hathaway face off for the best rendition of “Jealous Guy.”
![Don McLean vs. Ellie Goulding: Face Off No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Capitol, EMI Catalog, Polydor Ltd. (UK); fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/don-mclean-vs-ellie-goulding-face-off-8-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the eighth edition of Face Off (2026), Don McLean and Ellie Goulding face off for the best rendition of “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night).”
![Laura Branigan vs. Michael Bolton: Face Off No. 7 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; fotografoedsonj ed, Marlon Schmeiski from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/laura-branigan-vs-michael-bolton-face-off-7-2026.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the seventh edition of Face Off (2026), Laura Branigan and Michael Bolton face off for the best rendition of “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.”