Nine contestants, ninety minutes of pure music. It was the week that the finalists of American Idol 8 went mentor-less — and the best thing? They got to choose their own song! No themes, just as long as their chosen song is in iTunes most popular downloaded songs. The big problem is, will the Top 9 be able to choose the right song for themselves? According to Kara dioGuardi, this week’s contest is for the singer to show off his/her artistry. Did they rose to the challenge? Watch the performances below and tell us what you think! =)

Adam Lambert’s “Play that Funky Music”

Allison Iraheta’s “Don’t Speak” — and she played the guitar! Awesome!

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