Ongar's own "Jew-maican" singing sensation has moved closer to winning a record contract after sailing through to the next stage of The Voice.
Born with the voice of a reggae and soul singer, Moni Tivony dazzled coaches Tom Jones, Danny O'Donoghue, Jessie J and will.i.am on the BBC One talent contest with his own rendition of Bob Marley's classic track No Woman no Cry.
The 32-year-old's routine on Saturday, the last in the blind auditions, saw all four coaches eager to offer him a place in their teams - but he picked will.i.am as his mentor.
Moni, who was dubbed a 'Jew-maican' by will.i.am, said: "I just felt really privileged to get all four coaches turn. Not every person in the audition could get that chance to choose.
"But at the end of the day, I really like the quirkiness that will.i.am brings.
"It's not up to the coaches what they want us to sing. But whatever type of song whether it be reggae, rock or pop I am determined to bring reggae energy to the performance."
Moni, whose family is from Israel, admitted to an attack of last minute nerves when he was handed the microphone as he stepped up the stage.
He said: "I'm quite a tonal singer. And the face and voice don't go. People don't expect to see a white Jewish guy when they hear me sing.
"I've listened to Bob Marley since I was a kid. What I love is the feeling his lyrics, content and the meaning behind it that brings music to the masses.
"What I love is you can't help move to a good reggae song and particularly a good Bob Marley song. You can't knock a great artist like him.
Tivony has previously featured in BBC One entertainment show The One And Only hosted by Graham Norton, in which he appeared as a Lionel Richie tribute act in 2007.
Moni has also written a song recorded by Peter Andre and sang backing vocals for Boyzone. In 2004 he tried X Factor. He was in a trio and we got as far as bootcamp.
Coming from a musical family, Moni credits his parents for giving him his vocal ability. At school, his classmates were always trying to get him to sing. At 16, he started going to karaoke bars around his local area, growing in confidence and ability.
It wasn't long before Moni was offered a publishing deal which is where he began writing for artists like Peter Andre. He loves Motown and dreams of collaborating with Stevie Wonder.
He said: "I love music. It's my passion and it's what I plan to do until I can't do it anymore.
"Ultimately my goal is to get a record deal and create a lot of hype on the music scene.
"I've been given a gift. And I intend to use it."
