The vibes were immaculate on Monday’s episode of The Voice when 25-year-old Dakota Cohen took the stage for her Season 30 blind audition. She chose to cover the Black Sabbath ballad “Changes,” a risky but iconic move that absolutely ate. By the end of the song, both Adam Levine and Riley Green had turned their chairs, clearly impressed by her vocals.
A major musical moment
Adam Levine was highkey obsessed with the song choice from the very first note, telling Cohen, “Before I even heard you sing a note, I want you on my team.” He even compared her unique vocal tone to Miley Cyrus, which is a major compliment. Queen Latifah was also feeling it, calling the performance “astounding” and “insane,” while Riley Green noted it was the “perfect song choice.”
It’s giving full-circle moment
Cohen ended up choosing Team Adam, and it turns out there’s a sweet backstory there. She revealed that years ago, she sang Maroon 5’s “Sunday Morning” at a restaurant, and Adam Levine happened to give her a thumbs-up. Talk about a full-circle moment!
The performance felt extra emotional given that the song’s original frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, passed away in July 2025 at age 76. His version of “Changes” had a massive resurgence after his passing, making this tribute feel especially heavy.
Why it matters
Beyond just the drama of the coaches' pitch, this performance highlights the enduring legacy of Ozzy Osbourne’s music. As The Voice rolls on through its 30th season with coaches like Clarkson, Levine, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green, it’s clear that classic tracks still have the power to stop a room in its tracks.
