Who Needs Chris Brown? Jordin Sparks And David Archuleta Perform “No Air”

February 4th, 2010 // 21 Comments

The third annual Jordin Sparks Experience kicked off in Miami yesterday. The charity event—benefiting Jordin and her brother P.J.’s “I’m M.A.D., Are You?” campaign—saw the Season 6 American Idol winner pair up with Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta to belt out “No Air.” And just how ably did Archie fill Chris Brown’s shoes? We say: Chris who? Head below to watch two duet on stage at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach hotel.

“Finally heading to bed,” Archuleta tweeted last night. “But so awesome getting to sing with @TheRealJordin !! A privilege to sing with someone so talented!”

We’re not sure exactly what shenanigans these two got up to after their performance, though. This morning, Archie posted another message to Twitter:

Having a checkup at the doctor’s to see what’s going on with the swelling in my mouth. Haha.

Meanwhile, this isn’t the only collaboration Jordin has done in recent days. Earlier this week she lent her vocals to the all-star update of “We Are The World,” and appeared in a viral video with the Jonas Brothers to promote Nick Jonas’ new album Who I Am.

UPDATE: Thanks to the readers who posted the link to this clip of Jordin and David doing “No Air” again later the same day:


  1. Ms Linda

    stop hateing he can never you wish tell him to do his own thing because chris and jordan was bad and i mean cold blooded

  2. LeaveItb

    Why do so many people continue to be so negative towards Chris Brown. As for the duet; it's not the same without Chris Brown. Chris is the best talented individual out there and I wish him the Best of everything positive. Society needs to give it a rest already. If you can't say anything nice about someone then leave it out!

  3. Sevgi

    I loved No Air but I like this version even better. Jordan and David sound great together and what could be more appropriate than 2 young singers involved in a great cause and sharing their talents? It's amazing!

  4. Fancy_

    Loving the Jorvid “No Air”. Really hope they can find a great song to record as a duet.

  5. Tabrina

    Its okay doesnt matter who helps sing this song besides Chris, Chris gets the profit from the sales of the single anyway, so please people run out and buy it ASAP LOL Nobody can replace Chris on this song anyway keep dreaming idiots.

  6. Sweety

    Whatever, he wish he sounded better then Chris Brown. When Jordin sing this song with Chris, the look in her eyes lets you know that there is chemistry between them and that is what make the song sound beautiful. David can't harmonize like Chris!!

  7. WOW!

    Funny thing is, I didn't like the song at all until I heard David sing it with Jordin. I never would have bought it before! GREAT JOB, Jordin & David!

  8. shelbie

    I love Jordin but never liked No Air until this version with David. They're adorable
    and sound great together & should seriously date. I know Jordin's a little taller and older but they still look good together!

  9. ambsat

    Chris who?!

    David is a great addition to any song.
    Love this version of NA, with David & Jordin together…both great talents and sweet people.

    Props to the message of “NO TEXTING AND DRIVING!”..too.
    NO PHONE ZONE, PERIOD! :)

  10. Trudy

    Loved the duet between David Archuleta & Jordin Sparks – they both have great vocals. I'm a huge fan of David's and was glad he got to team up with his friend Jordin for this wonderful charity event. David is just amazing!

  11. lct

    Have to say I like it better than the original song! Off to download it!

  12. cathyrm

    David Archuleta & Jordin sound amazing together singing “No Air”! These 2 are very talented and have big hearts!! As far as David's swelling in his mouth goes, he has been having problems with it for about a week. Nothing is going on between him & Jordin, they are just friends!

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  14. Marcela

    Well, i really don't think David want to replace Chris B or want to become a Chris B , no, no , no : | because David has his own place and style in the music scene today, but for this song he did Great with Jordin, sound equally good than the J&C version. and a lot better than many male singers that already did this with her. So take it easy lady!

  15. Kathy

    Hey Sweety,
    Not to dis Chris or anything, but Chris HARMONIZE…NOT! Check-out what the word means…you will see that Chris can't hold a candle to David on HARMONIZING!

  16. Kathy

    Here we go again…TECHNICALLY!
    My guess is, there are a few misguided posters here who don't know what the two words really mean.
    With that said, I believe everyone has a right to their own opinion, and David was definately NOT trying to be Chris Brown. I remember David being very humbled to be sharing the spotlight with Chris last year. He appreciates his talents, maybe we can try to do the same for David as he tries to make it in the “crazy” music industry! :-)

  17. Pascalee

    This is the only time Jordin has performed this song with someone who is her equal, vocally. Bravo, David!!! I just love him!

  18. LuvIdol

    Chris Brown should have showed up and punched both of them in the face.

  19. meme

    Incredible performance by David and Jordin! This is how a duet between to talented singers supposed to sound like. David had no practice and did magnificent.

    Watched the Jbro and Jbeiber, no way. Cbrown had been my favorite for this duet but he said some not very nice things about Jordin and we now know he has some issues I hope he works through. What is also apparent is the type of fans CB has not very nice either…so sad.

    Anyways David did an amazing job and I hope he has the opportunity to do his own duet song with Jordin.

  20. nana

    Really?? They are good to sing together, and this song is better to sing together. One thing for sure is: Jordin sang “No Air” better with David than with Chris.

  21. nana

    My response is for Katrina, Feb 02.

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