Ajii: Gets The Crowd Roaring With "Higher" by Tems - American Idol 2024

Ajii performs on the Disney Aulani stage in hopes to earn your vote to become the next American Idol!
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AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.
American Idol 2024
Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, for the historic 22nd season.

[@danayshakeonshae]

i swear i said “WHAT” right along with Lionel & Katy! HAHA! he’s just sooo good! always surprises me every performance! ❤️

[@ivanwynne7398]

liar!!!! I hate you for lying

[@jjharrison291]

I love how natural he is! Absolutely a star. I love when ‘regular’ people come on this show so humble, not even realizing how good they are.

[@rosannetriegaardt]

He needs a contract!

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯

[@AnitoniFinau]

That reggae drop 😎

[@michaelakoskovick3]

His mother is sooo proud. ❤❤❤

[@jhhayes7241]

He’s been consistent, and this performance I really felt the raw emotion. His stage presence was perfect and commanding. Another solid vocal.

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@notoriousmch3443]

Wow sooooo good

[@davidbright8913]

Best performance this season so far. Full stop.

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@aleroogoru7150]

Yaaay!!! Tems would definitely be proud 🇳🇬

[@Dontrolling]

I love this arrangement and the little flower on his hat to represent New York and Hawaii. Bring a man to Hawaii and still can’t take the NY out of him😂 he’s adorable

[@jrbland18]

SOMEONE GET THIS GUY IN THE STUDIO. START RECORDING HIM NOW❤❤❤❤❤❤I LOVE HIS VOICE ❤

[@TheDevBhag]

I'm not even worried about him winning. I KNOW I'm going to be hearing his stuff soon. Willing to bet so many artists are already DM-ing him for collabs.

[@andrewa.3304]

He is winning it all the way!

[@robertantonnyc]

His voice is back, lot smoother now, but still has that bite. Love how he tapped into this emotion, a little tremolo is his delivery then switched up the tempo. Very clever. Will be listening to this again and again.

[@askthatrecruiter]

Plenty of people can sing, but very few have a unique voice that stands on its own. This is the winner 🙏🏽

[@corakayy8749]

the sec i read tems-higher i knew ajii was going to snap on it! his voice fits so well with the overall emotion of this song. you knew he felt every word he sang

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯

[@TheKaisernx]

Come on people, this performance was IT!!!!

[@BrooklynLilly]

He is so different from any other singer; He has a distinct sound that is just his!!!!

[@ShadiEdits]

He deserves to win this 100%!! He has it all. Bro will dominate the charts

[@BrooklynLilly]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@TheDevBhag]

YEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!

[@phila1992]

Ajii is getting better each time he performs, this was great!

[@amarioncarter898]

This dude is something else! Amazing voice!!!

[@ruthsinora3206]

I agree

[@jarenciogeda3930]

His vibrato is everything to me. Strong vocal and stage presence.

[@kirstycotton946]

This is the best performance I’ve seen from him

[@beccaisanerd671]

Big improvement from his audition, he's so good!

[@kirstycotton946]

@@beccaisanerd671 it was definitely one of the best of the night if not the best

[@jwstroup1]

💯

[@chico.a]

How does one progressively get better this fast! Blows me away with every performance…

[@kattsha4204]

I love me some Ajii!

[@phoenixmux]

He is definitely top 5

[@renaissancemaneric8019]

👀 Wowza! 👀 Talk about perfect song choice. Like he wrote it.

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯

[@ryxan2010]

Haven't really rated him - until now. Goosebumps!

[@sofusselman]

No matter what, this is MY winner ❤

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@LuckyPenny-dw3uw]

He's got Swag ❤

[@Soirse8]

He’s different i love him .⭐️

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@anny_c]

WOW WOW AND WOW

[@alicebeckett8492]

I was NOT surprised at all. Knew from the start this guy had it in him. He’s in it for the long haul.

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@marceloalejandrodecon9538]

So soothing ❤

[@pullupswaggy1776]

We will never get another Ajii! He brought American Idol back ; I wouldn’t even watch if it wasn’t for him ! 💎🔥💎🔥💎🔥💎🔥 need this version of higher by itself🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 another majestic performance ! Remarkable and on repeat till the next performance ! Cant wait ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tokigotchi]

AMAZING!!!

[@rosemarypark6093]

He's put in the work, and it's paid off.

[@user-vb4ig6qu6o]

I voting him since day one he going go so far in this competition

[@hotroddevils5031]

...would love to hear him sing a Simply Red song!!!

[@ACA-kb2vf]

Nailed it🤙!

[@FahadofBrooklyn]

A legend in the Making!!

[@Bl-mb3oh]

Ajii for the win!!!

[@carolynlomax2827]

Love him. That voice, that presence, that vibe!

[@Happy_Fam23]

He slayed that!! What a crazy rendition ❤ good stuff brother

[@jordanhawkins5749]

What??!!! TEMS would be so proud! ❤❤❤❤

[@slh8848]

This song needs to be on Spotify ASAP

[@jrbland18]

SOMEONE NEEDS TO SIGN HIM. HE HAS A GREAT AND POWERFUL VOICE❤❤❤❤

[@crystalbluewaters]

Love this guy, theres alot of talent this season but he's been in my top 10 solidly since beginning. He's last seasons Iam encouraging & cheering on everyone, they're not just fellow contestants but friends. Would love to hear a collab reggae style between ajii & iam!

[@beccahday]

One of my top favorites.

[@jaelespinoza5062]

This dude is a STAR!

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

That was a good performance, he never disappoints!

[@Subdivision21]

WOW 😮 I'm calling out how special this is RIGHT NOW because... WOW 😊

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯

[@S.Shea2432]

I'm in awe!! Where do I begin? His voice is REAL, RAW, PURE, BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING!! I LOVE EVERYTHING about his BEAUTIFUL voice, & his performance!! He's BEYOND AMAZING!! 😍🔥💜💜

[@cherylalt101]

Beautiful performance! Everything you said is so true. All I can add is his rasp, his vibrato, and all that emotion just pours out of him. And his enunciation is great!

[@S.Shea2432]

@@cherylalt101, Yes!! You're absolutely correct. Everything you said is so TRUE!! You described his voice, performance, & then some perfectly. He's definitely a True Performer!! 😍💜💜

[@lr2075]

Ajii we will see you in the top 10. Awesome performance 💓

[@HeroShades]

One of the best performances of the night and he rocked it. His high notes were on point. Loved that.

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@JoyjeetGupta]

Damn, his voice is like a pop-recording artist after 2 or 3 world tours!

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯

[@reeswarren4329]

Sick!

[@BrooklynLilly]

💯

[@tisu5821]

Love it ❤

[@melissamccallister4757]

I am so happy for Ajii and his adorable Momma, he is killing it! Idk if “America” understands how good this dude really is. So natural and humble…. I love that there’s no pretense. Something about him just makes me YELL OUT every time ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Go ahead with your bad self Ajii!!! I’m sending you love and respect from here in Michigan ❤️💪🏼🫡

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@jennifercottrell7991]

I cant quit watching this! I'd buy his album now!!! I love when songs are sang that maybe the whole world doesn't know. Soooooo good!!!!

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@bobbydones5]

Brooooooooooooo, this is crazy bro. You outrightly served us some good sh*t in 2 minutes bro. Love you bro

[@d4rk3st]

One of my favorite singers in this season. Him and Odell are top 3 For sure

[@charlinelondono5204]

He definitely killed this, loveeeeee his voice & vibe it's so smooth, so insane, at 0:28 omgggg!!! he is my favorite #1 for me in the competition, each performance he just gets better and better and im just so excited to hear him, this is My favorite performance this season ❤❤❤

[@JenShea]

Ajii is my favourite! He is soooo special!

[@user-vb4ig6qu6o]

I voting for him since day one he has a gift and he ain’t afraid to sing top of his lungs he definitely going be top 20 he will go a longer way. His got his family by his side no matter what happens. First song was lose control and second song was simple man he is my favorite person on the American idol

[@johnscharnhorst3432]

Just outright Greatness Ajii: This is awesome👍 and my 5th time watching you Perform man I hope that you get through to the next round. Oh and when can we get your Album..🎸🎹🎶🎶🎤

[@jrbland18]

HE NEEDS TO REMAKE THIS SONG JUST LIKE HE JUST SUNG IT.❤❤❤❤❤ HE WOULD SELL OUT. I LOVE HOW HE SANG THIS IN HIS VERSION OF THE SONG. THIS BLEW ME AWAY. THIS WAS SO SI GOOD❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯💯

[@spawnrcandbikes]

i predict this bro goes final 3

[@angelasolis6348]

One of my favorites!

[@BrooklynLilly]

Ajiiiiiii is the one to be!

[@daydreamdesign]

Aji is my favorite!!!

[@madisonzgurl1018]

Dang Agii, I was really feeling that one, 💛💚💙

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@David-S.]

I hope he wins this!

[@azzaffe]

To have performed this one song by Tems. It's beautiful. He's won for me.

[@kupej9907]

Damn that was killer🔥🔥🙌🏼

[@CebuShortRides]

He already won it.

[@LindsayJoy_]

true underdog!! this was amazinggg

[@verrelCR]

What a song selection!!

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Ajii is my winner❤. AMERICA...PLEASE VOTE FOR AJII🌿 Cape Town

[@aaronk9646]

His ability to make these songs from different genres his own is seemingly effortless. This man has undeniable talent.

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@wellnative1]

Very talented young man. Keep going Ajii!!!

[@Safirlady]

AMAZING, he absolutely knocked it out if the park, 💕💗💗🔥🔥🌸

[@stephaniestone4737]

I love this so much!! Reminds me of a John Legend with a twist.

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯yes

[@jrbland18]

I will but this guys album or cd. SOMEONE PLEASE GET HIM IN STUDIO AND START RECORDING ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ THIS GUY IS INCREDIBLE GOOD. HIS VOICE IS AMAZING ❤❤❤❤❤

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯

[@brendagarcia494]

One of my favorites ! ❤😍😍😍

[@salmanbhatti454]

Wow. I love how he's consistently improving and showing more and more range

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯

[@juancolmenares6185]

He is a true artist!

[@BrandonCiCi]

One of my favorite performances on AI.

[@BrooklynLilly]

🥰

[@michaelstrahan2.0]

I love love love me some Ajii!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@katietiner8969]

Soooooo much talent this season I have no idea how will they pick lol

[@JohnnygSawyer]

This is the Winner ❣️🏆 And he has no formal training! Most of the other contestants have some formal training. Dang, I've watched this performance another six times! 😂

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎉

[@airmanda09]

My guy killed the song 🔥. Aji is smooth like that. Tems will be proud ❤️

[@tulmeede]

I can't get enough of Ajii. Such a great artist.

[@rickreactsngames]

He is the example of what being a talented multi layered human being

[@BrooklynLilly]

Agree

[@rosemarywatson1231]

I like him too!

[@Tetawnga6974]

Ajii congratulations🎉🥳👏 from northeast india Aizawl city

[@BrooklynLilly]

Felt like i was at a Ajii concert, front and centerrrrrrrr❤🎉

[@maoellisto]

Katy and Lionel's reaction LOL

[@ibstayfly]

I have alot of favorites. And he's another one of them. Amazing voice. I hope he makes it far at least top 3

[@erikcohen3368]

Go AJII

[@jillianbalcazar5491]

When Ajii sing ''Higher'' By Tem During His performance of The Top 24 At Disney's Hawaii of American Idol Tonight Wow I thought He did such A great & Amazing Job, I don't know That song, I never heard of It before to be honest But He sounded great, He could sing anything & He definitely got My vote for sure, So In other words Good luck!!!