Byata is definitely a more polished performer than Reese- but, Byata has the same problem John Brown had last season that kept him from winning. He was too cheesy and she's got pop in her. Reese is all hood and to Search and the PTB- giving the crown to someone who is more street gives the show credibility. I did think Reese's final performance was really good though, but Byata was pretty consistent throughout. Hers, Nikki's and Miss Cherry's were the only performances that I rewound.