The singer-songwriter was trying to win over contestant Johnny Bliss during his blind audition when he mentioned his entire family was from New York (4:08 in above video).
"New Rochelle, represent," said the famed musician, who turned around within the first few notes.
Levine also used his only block on judge Kelly Clarkson, meaning Bliss couldn't choose her as his coach.
Bliss, 26 of New York City, wowed all four judges with a powerful rendition of Marc Anthony's "Preciosa" entirely in Spanish.
He chose Alicia Keys as his coach.
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