Sixth-Grade Gaga-Bieber Hybrid Wows on YouTube

By Zach Dionne Posted May 11th 2010 04:15PM

What looks like Justin Bieber, sounds like Lady Gaga and plays piano like a sixth-grade virtuoso? This guy! The viral Venus Flytrap that is The Daily What snagged this stunning video of a young Biebz-look-alike/Gaga-sound-alike jamming a 'Paparazzi' cover Tuesday morning. We spent our day watching the clip, like, 95 times.

Whether it's the soulful, way-too-mature-for-a-kid-this-old vocals, the hairdo (how'd he get it so Bieber-y?!) or the effortless confidence -- maybe all three -- this clip is a classic. Meet the artist known as Greyson Michael Chance:

Wow, huh? PopEater commends this grade-school genius for putting a unique spin on the oft-covered music de Gaga. We also applaud these sixth-grade females for not fainting in the wake of this spectacular performance.

Young Greyson-san's 'Paparazzi' cover has netted him over 1.5 million hits thus far -- which is a few more views than the two original home video jams hosted on his YouTube channel. Here's the bio from his page -- Greyson97, leading us to believe he was born in '97 and is around 12:

I am very inspired by Lady Gaga and Augustana. Lady Gaga is a freak but she has so much talent and her style of music is what I would like mine to be when I'm older. Augustana is one of the most underrated bands I think ever to step the planet. They have so much talent it is not funny. They have such a good concept with folk and rock. It is very sad that they are so unknown.

Greyson undeniable awesomeness has already inspired a Facebook fan page, which currently has over 5,200 devotees screaming "WOW!" and "Sooooo Cool!" in unison.

Further proof he's a phenom? Ellen DeGeneres has booked Greyson to stop by her talk show this Thursday.

Here's hoping for more from Greyson...soon. In the meantime, here are two of his own songs:

'Stars'

'Broken Hearts'

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Wednesday 12 May

By Tiffaney

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OMG Somebody better sign that boy and fast.

By Sal

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This is what natural talent looks and sounds like folks. A 6 grader with that ability is amazing. Thank you parents for putting this young boy in front of a piano and nurturing his gift.

By alison

This kid was sooo amazing hope he keeps it going all the way!

By D

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What a focused kid with an incredible voice! He's going somewhere! Incredible!

By Colin

Who are the evil witches that are so impressed in the audience in the back making faces?

By sc

Hope this young man is thanking whoever it was that got him the piano lessons. what a prodigy!!

By Daisy Nojaim

Gotta agree this kids is amazing.

By rodtemplar

Ok, regardless of his flamboyancy, one of the BEST piano singers EVER is Elton John. This kid is definately the new Elton John. I hope he plays some of his tunes, but without the fancy attire. WELL DONE KID!

jealous

By msdonnalee

I hope those 6th grade girls study their flat-ironed hair and bored expressions when 5 yrs from now they'll be boasting that they knew him when! LOL

By csp8

id buy his album right now.

By keepnitreal

Can't you people just focus on the good!!!

By swampfox

The "singers" and "actors" in hollywood must hate the internet. It shows that there is much better talent out there. So, so much for having their kids ride their coattails to a little fame and shoving thier un-talented kids down our throats. Lets hear for the everyday americans with some REAL talent.

By sean

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this is not new at all, this is Lady Gaga's acoustic/piano version of Paparazzi... this was not his own concept!!! Youtube it and you'll see! Either way, he's not bad for his age... just don't like giving creative credit where it is not due.

By not again

Great...just what the world needs... another Justin Bieber.

By Mel

He's a lot better than that kid bieber. Really talented for his age

By Jessica

Yeah, I guess we are impressed easily by amazing talent. What have YOU done lately Mr/Ms Jaded?

By PatrickPain

Your a Doosh-Bag!

By Poddoferet

What an amazing voice. So nice for him to have parents who want to and can help nurture his natural talent instead of hiding it insisting music will never get you anywhere.

By Ben

A little jealousy there jude?

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