He's so real. He doesn't need flashy lights or clothes to make us feel something.

@davenormandin5176

Жыл бұрын

​@@kylem3295Exactly!

@teresamay6981

Жыл бұрын

Please help me keep this young man in the top 3 tonight

@JoshuaTovo

Жыл бұрын

If it's boring to you both,then why watching it 🤔🤔 just go pass to ur next favourite one..simple as that 👊🏽😂🤛🏽

@SethMalalo

Жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaTovo she’s saying a good thing she wasn’t being negative toko 🙏

@michellechan-tung3811

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful comment

I wish I was in hawaii sipping on a rum Fruit punch listening to Iam sing that song. That would make my day.

@spiritsascending3751

Жыл бұрын

Aw yess!! 🙌

Lily, his Mom, deserves so credit. An amazing woman.

Such a refreshing voice. He never needs to scream to reach the high notes, he just does it all so effortlessly, all the while it hits the souls of many listeners. Thank you for sharing such an authentic voice with the world.

@jaypee415

Жыл бұрын

Agree💯💯💯

@ronaldogallo3862

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@Ann-td6gy

Жыл бұрын

Best of the best!

@irenewoodham2906

Жыл бұрын

🌠he is a shooting star❤❤❤❤

@juliettlavea9121

Жыл бұрын

@@kylem3295 you're a discombobulated oxymoron..but not me...I know whether to love you or to "haet" you...🥴❤️🌴

Shout out to TALENTKINGHD 🙌🙌

With the world is such chaos and many young people feeling lost and pressured to keep up with a certain standard, here comes this blessing from God named Iam Tongi. This 18 year old kid who is so humble and hasn't even been to the zoo as a child and now he's performing in front of the world at Disneyland is truly amazing. May his career go far into the heavens and may God continue to protect him and ensure he is properly guided in an industry that can be so cut throat. Thankfully, he has a loving mother and family who will be there to always love him no matter what. Mahalo Iam for sharing your gift with us and may your calming voice and easygoing personality resonate with young people where they appreciate the simple things in life that mean so much more like love, kindness, peace, patience and understanding rather than material items. Let's go Iam. We love you!! Aloha!

@jeannefollett6253

Жыл бұрын

You just expressed my thoughts perfectly, especially about the world needing someone like him and the fear that the music world will chew him up and split him out.

@lovedove2661

Жыл бұрын

Mahalo for this beautiful tribute. 🙏🏽

@jllucas501

Жыл бұрын

@@jeannefollett6253 The thing that scares me is what Kelly Clarkson said on her show about producers throwing money her way and Kevin Hart having to stop her from saying too much (he said shhh they are in the room). This industry is very sick. It's crazy how the family always wants fame for their kids but they never know that the money becomes the end all. I just hope that his mother stays true and does not use him as an investment(it's always the family that uses a sweet kid). He is such a special boy.

@bsmith883

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@mariloutapitan654

Жыл бұрын

Truly wonderful words about Iam 🤟👍🙏

he made me smile soooo big. maui my home and Iam makes us sooo proud.

I just can't stop listening to all his videos..I'm addicted to his soft gentle voice..you so real my darling IAM..we love you dearly from South Africa..❤❤❤

@debbiebeaulieu6787

11 ай бұрын

Im addicted to his beautiful, angelic voice too 🎶🎸 we We la'va Iam too ❤

I love Iam! He’s a natural. From the moment his guitar broke, I think he grabbed American hearts! He’s not flashy or splashy - he’s just himself! I think the other finalists are extremely talented and will have awesome careers; but, I’d be surprised if Iam doesn’t become the American Idol!

@antising8834

Жыл бұрын

He has something nobody else has. Hard to explain but when he starts to sing he will have you cheering and screaming or crying like a baby. The whole world can not be wrong. Everybody loves Iam.

@tonistime9157

Жыл бұрын

@@antising8834 You are so right! I was literally crying hearing him sing “Lava”! He just has “it”! There’s no way to explain the phenomenon! Thanks for your lovely comment! Take care. Toni

@kevinsievert5489

Жыл бұрын

He is the next Israel Kamakawiwo’ole to Hawaii. Israel is a god to all Hawaiians.

@ripekatainui2659

Жыл бұрын

U told IAM Tongi Lionel that he would caperter the hearts❤ off people around the world he sure has credit to his Dad mum whanau family and friends the worlds American idol God bless u IAM Tongi on your musical journey can't wait for your albums to be release a fan from little New Zealand Aotearoa

I am is so LOVABLE so NATURAL 😊❤ HE GOT MY VOTE

This fits Iam’s pocket 10000000%!!! The story telling aspect, Pacific Island roots, how smooth he sang it. Iam NEEDS to be on a Disney movie soundtrack!!

@antising8834

Жыл бұрын

Disney should make a movie about him. They are probably already working on one.

@GanjahMacK

Жыл бұрын

@@kylem3295 That 450 pounds makes your mama drop her panties every time he sings. Thats why you on here mad. Mama said “Open that KZread, Iam’s performing” and theres nothing you can do about it.

@JoshuaTovo

Жыл бұрын

​@@kylem3295: Of course we're hoping him win,but there's nothing to do with his 500 pounds as you just mentioned 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

@juliettlavea9121

Жыл бұрын

​@@kylem3295 😢when you're simple minded and try to cleverly insult someone..it didn't work😂 but thanks for the support..❤I think he will win as well 💚

@carmencitaphillips6323

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Listening to the judges comments and hearing " Your dreams have come True" ,IAM TONGI, well if someone of Lionel Richie's Calibre says that to you then who am I to ever disagree. I know we all want you as the 2023 American Idol. All the way from Namibia.

We so so love you. Your the realest man ever and we feel it. A superstar with a heart that melts out souls.

He’s so real. I can listen to IAM all day and all year around.

His authenticity and velvety voice are amazing.

What I like about this performance is how his storytelling draws you in and he adds just enough power to his vocals at the end to remind you that he’s very much a strong singer. That he didn’t need to sing powerfully the whole competition and yet get fans (and votes) speaks volumes about his storytelling ability.

Katy right on !! love this talent boy I'm 70 and you make me smile here in Aussie land 🇦🇺❤

This is so beautiful Tongi. ❤

I get goosebumps every time I hear him sing. I can’t wait for his first album!

@gaylebanks7533

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I’m addicted.

His voice is just captivating and hypnotizing! I lava Iam 🌈🌸

@zenobiagadson7951

Жыл бұрын

I am a fan Iam , top 3and you are the next American Idol. You are a natural great spirit that shows a man telling a story while he sings . Just a spirit, loving human being, showing empathy and compassion . It’s really what the world needs now.🙏🏿🔥🌎

Why did this make me cry 😭💜🖤🥰 It's IAM's magic!!! He pierces through my heart. His vibrato from the first note just hits home 🥰

I love to visit Hawaii one day and see Iam live in concert! How magical that would be?!!!

Love his voice and style. Go I AM NEXT AMERICAN IDOL....YES!!! 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🫠🫠🫠

Iam.... You're amazing young man. Hawaii is so proud of you

Raw and honest performance with no gimmick. We all need this today.

Thank you mama Lillie your boy has a bright future !! Rodney is proud he has a guardian angel watching him !!!!

Spotify needs to make a Iam idol playlist!! This kid is magic!!❤️

He really touch my heart and no matter what happens you still our island hero

You the best Tongi May god be with you all way to the end

That was sooo cute, authentic, and so Iam Tongi!! WE LOVE YOU YOU BABY!!❤❤❤

the fact he almost didn't want to sign up again to audition makes me so grateful for his mother who believed in him 😭😍 and now he's touching people's hearts with his beautiful voice all over the world! there's something about his authenticity, humility, genuine heart that you just can't teach, it's a privilege to witness his performances So proud to be Pacific Islander right now 😍🇼🇸🇹🇴🌺

Yo! Besides his angelic voice that makes everyone cry and want to go on a vacation to Hawaii 😂😭 .. I love his personality ! He is so true and authentic to himself!! He really is a breath of fresh air! It’s amazing to see someone so unique ❤

everytime i listen to him he makes me feel happy. my next American Idol. congrats Iam.

Too good Iam. Loving ever bit of him singing. Proud Pacific

❤❤❤ I love this song watch it on youtube glad he is singing it ❤❤ fit for hom and his dream 🏝️

Idc what them haters be saying but We love u Iam 🤙🏻 Always stayed true to himself , same time having fun & enjoying this journey another beautiful Performance 🙌🏼

Shout out to the great Idol judges who from audition no 1 helped bring the story and the talent of Iam Tongi by their kind encouraging words to a kid that is a superstar

We lava you Iam ! You authentic through and through, sensational NEW artist,musician,writer, performer! We can't wait til his cds drop and concert tickets! We are excited for iam! ❤ ⭐️🎶🎸💿

Iam’s “short ribs” comment was such a Polynesian response to what he looks forward to in Hawaii!! Go IAM-we LAVA you!! 🙃🤙🏾🙃

He has the most soothing voice of peace and happiness.

We 💕💕 Love you Tangi!

i have to say, i agree with Lionel when he stated Iam is a great story teller.. i never heard this song before, but with Iam singing and the background viedeo it is SO KOOL!!!! the band/muscians are EXCELLENT as well !!!!!!!!!!! I lava ..best of luck!!!

He's such a sweetheart. His mellow tone just lights up my heart. Iam for the WIN folks!

Just love his voice his personality

This song was introduced to me by my daughter when she was 6 years old. She is now 13, what a Sweet Treat for Iam to sing this song and reminiscing my daughter singing Lava 🌸 HANA HOU! HANA HOU! Team Iam! All The Way!! 🤙🏼🌴🌺

@meannoname7210

Жыл бұрын

🤙❤️

@braddR

Жыл бұрын

Never fails to bring the Island vibes to every performance 🤩😍🤩

@patriciavelten3301

Жыл бұрын

This guy makes Americas heart feel good. Its like he belongs to all of us and we are all so proud❤

@charlottedavis3779

Жыл бұрын

I know why Rodney had him sing..makes you feel good and for a dying man it was a blessing.

I hope he wins! I like everyone in the top 5, but Iam is the most unique that could pierce your heart.

Go Go Iam!! You're beautiful inside and out! 🎉 Congratulations Top 3!!

I had everyone in my family voting. I texted everyone!!!! Go IAM!!!

@dv6994

Жыл бұрын

Lol, I did the exact same thing. :)

@desireevelasquez1984

Жыл бұрын

Lol

All Islanders stand up we Lava you IAM !!!

Tears listening to your beautiful voices dear Iam Tongi ❤🍀☘

The one for America idol..❤❤

Iam is special. Everything comes from his heart and it resonates with the heart. He was born to sing and spread his light!

Everything he sings is gold!

@nickeyschrader285

Жыл бұрын

True..🎉🎉🎉

The world need Iam Tongi today. You're in peace if you hear him sing❤✌️

Let’s go Iam Tongi you got this… as a Tongan and a Polynesian we love you ❤️❤️

@AmeliaAne

Жыл бұрын

Your Grandpa Sitaleki (RIP) loves to sing especially your dad Rodney they’re both watching you in spirit… no doubt Iam Tongi you will be the next American idol 🇺🇸 you made us so proud and again we love you ❤️🇹🇴❤️🇹🇴❤️🇹🇴

He captures the audience by being so real in his performance and love his voice. He touches your heart with his voice.

I fell in LOVE with u from the first vocals out your mouth, u touch my soul in a way no other as ever done , I listen to u every day and can't wait to see u in a concert ! Keep bringing your God given voice too us all , with all my Love, your biggest FAN !!

Cheeeaaaaahuuuuuuuhuuuu! Lets goooo Iam! I LAVA IT! ❤️🇺🇸🇦🇸🇼🇸🇹🇴 🤙 Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in full effect.

Just watched this 9 minute cartoon short with my grandsons this morning and immediately thought of you !! Singing it... ( now I see this !!! ❤❤❤

Wow he’s something else😂😂he’s a very talented boy..I’m so super super super proud of you Iam Tongi…keep going and don’t stop ♥️♥️♥️

I was gonna quit watching American Idol if he didn’t make it into the top 3. Such a fan of this young man.

I am congratulations your father must be dancing in heaven telling all the angels. Hey, that’s my boy down there. That’s my little boy. Daddy is so proud of you so proud.❤🙏🕊️💘🫶🌹🤗❤️🇨🇦🎼👆🦋

I love you Iam! You’re a winner already!!!! 🤍👏🏼

WINNER.....🤙🤙🤙Very humble man and is himself. Doesn't need the flash, clothes, makeup.....👏👏👏

From IAM account KZread into all IAM perform at American Idol, i've been watching and always waiting perform. Greeting from Indonesian fans

This young man has a great future ahead of him. Fantastic performer

From Philippines we ❤ u iam....u r d American Idol 2023🥰❤️

IAM for the WIN from California ❤

The song itself is totally outstanding. Iam gave it extra magic

Iam, win or lose, I will still buy your LP records, CD, cassettes, 8 Tracks, you name it! Your voice is so magical. Best of luck to you.

The guy just has a beautiful voice.A voice you can gravitate to and listen to all day

Haha! He tried to have Ryan say “Yessah!” Next time, I wanna hear him say it!! So proud of you Iam! CHEEE-HOOO!!!

I love his voice as it is so pure

Pure God given talent. His dad is looking down with a huge smile on his face.

He’s got the voice that just sticks to our heart and mind after a whole show. We leave remembering his performance more than anyone just cause it sticks! Authentic and memorable! Easy to love!

@isacalinisan

Жыл бұрын

So agree❤

@elizabethbrown7833

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I don’t get that at all. to me he is rather forgettable. But I don’t vote so I don’t care if he wins or not.

@cm1916

Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethbrown7833 I’m sorry you feel that way! We all have different taste so that’s what makes everything beautiful. Imagine if we all loved country or we all loved reggae or rock, this world would be a boring place. To each their own.

@cristobalabodiles6274

Жыл бұрын

​@@isacalinisan1111

@mapelitauteoli3887

Жыл бұрын

For real I cried every time I listen to him sing

This is why i love American idol!! These judges know and i love how these judges give ppl their high lights and show what American idol is!!!

There is something about Iam..His personal, i mean he doesn't struggle he is just natural..Iam seeing a great story teller through the music industry...

I keep listening to this song on and on I just love your voice ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Love you all the way from 🇼🇸 🇼🇸🇼🇸

Go IAM, you're the best

Your dreams will come true iam tongi because you are so good and your voice is magical

My kids been listening to this song almost everyday for about a month straight. So awesome he’s singing it!

Chills from my toes to my head. We do lava you, Iam, BECAUSE you stay true to who you are. It's what makes your soul shine through. Thank you! 🥰🙏

He is genuine and when he sings he puts his heart into all of his music the young man wants to take his family back to Hawaii lets make this happen for him ❤❤❤ this grandma 👵 sees a star and a winner 🏆

@brendafranklin4166

Жыл бұрын

God bless this young man! He is extraordinary ,he has a soul that has been Annointed by God So humble and so talented! Our world need more like him! Praying 🙏 he wins!

@teresamay6981

Жыл бұрын

@@brendafranklin4166 amen 🙏 Brenda

@teresamay6981

Жыл бұрын

Please people on all social media sites 🙏 makes his dreams come true send him and his family back to Hawaii I love the other 2 kids but this is a real heart felt dream please vote with this grandma 👵 we need you iam needs you ❤️❤️💯💯🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌞🌞🌞🙏🙏

Luke Bryan said it well: "You don't have to work hard to go be Fake! You just come out, have your thing and people just gravitate. I've never seen a room light up the way you make it light up! It's Very Special

I just felt 😢all the songs emotional you are a winner 🥇

❤❤❤pure humble talent. It's not about being famous. It's about what he loves and its memories of his father

I just close my eyes, and your voice takes me to a beautiful place . God bless you, Iam Tongi 🙏 ❤️

I just love his voice, so pure. He warms my ❤

He always sings uplifting songs that touch your heart and that’s why I love him so much. I’d be proud to have him as my son too ♥️

Your voice, the visuals, the song is truly beautiful. ✨✨❤️✨✨

Absolutely beautiful, the way he story tells just brings you in and his voice wraps around you, you definitely feel his lava

Thank you Iam for being who you are, so humble stay that way. Thank God for you. Also thank you for helping me be in peace and letting my brother (RIP) go. With that voice that you have it helped me relax. Hope and pray 🙏 you win

I see myself listening to his song sitting by the ocean watching the waves crashing against the rocks and thinking about my Island home 🏠🏝️

Me encanta! 🇨🇱

Iam is an astonishingly good performer and this performance was wonderful. So happy he won it all! Well deserved!

Mahalo toko. Kuane Torres Kahele would be proud of your performance uso. Love your shirt too. Continue blessing everyone with your voice and your humility. God bless uso

Wow 😮 Iam, you are just vocally getting better with each song Still recon you are the next Idol

Voted on every platform today and it was worth it bc the world needs his voice right now. He’s the real thing. I was hoping for a song from Moana but this was such a great choice! 💕💕💕🍾🎊🎉

@lovedove2661

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree ❤

"You got this" Iam Tongi 💖💖possesses a captivating and versatile voice that is well-suited for the songs "Lava" and "Father and Son." With a rich tone and a wide vocal range, Iam has the ability to convey the heartfelt emotions embedded in these melodies. Iam voice has a soulful quality that adds depth and sincerity to the lyrics, allowing Iam to connect with the audience on a profound level. Iam's dynamic vocal control and expressiveness enable Iam to deliver powerful and tender moments within the songs, capturing the essence of the original performances while infusing their own unique style. Iam performance is sure to leave a lasting impression and showcase their remarkable talent on the American Idol stage. 💕💕❤❤💖💖

This is my grandson‘s favorite song. He’s one years old and I have a whole list of brooks buggies of Disney songs. I cannot wait to show him your video of lava. I put it on and he smiles from ear to ear and we dance in the living room every time I babysit him. Thank you so much for doing this.