Iam Tongi Cool Down Full Performance | American Idol 2023 Finale Final 3 S21E20

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[@riverdreams9510]

First Hawaiian boy who can spread the island vibe back in the mainland... congrats Idol Iam

[@hoh5956]

*Tongan

[@verothomas1524]

Local boy

[@NanaMason82]

​@@hoh5956 He put out a statement that he's Hawaiian because Kahuku, HI raised him, but his bloodlines are Tongan, Samoan and Irish. He reps ALL of Polynesia whether it's by blood or the love he feels. I've always claimed Hawaii and the Hawaiian way of life because Nanakuli, HI raised me but my blood ties are to Samoa. We learned the true meaning if family and community FROM Hawaii.

[@JoshuaTovo]

​@PunJab spot on bro 👌🏽

[@JoshuaTovo]

​@Hoh? He won't be an American Idol 2023 Winner,if he was born and stays in Tonga,but he got this opportunity cos he was born and bred in Hawaii👍🏽Other thing u must remember he's Tongan,Samoan and also Irish in his blood.Just let him be as he's proud to represented Hawaii as a Hawaiian boi 👌🏽❤️🌺🤙🏽 Yessah as he says 👊🏽 Cheehoo 🍻

[@M.BMABAMA]

How he turned around to make sure they gave it that authentic background vocals. Oh my god that was perfect. He looks at everyone like “This is my culture and I’m sharing it” LOVE YOU TOKO IAM

[@PakeSalmon]

That is the ALOHA spirit and the depth of his music and heart really shines through. Mahalo!

[@KombatFlix]

I mean it's Reggae music but I get where you coming from...

[@soniaelizabeth5010]

Oh my Gosh, Yes! Couldn’t agree with you more!

[@leeknightiz2783]

Oh yeah man! Dammed it was phenomenal How he did that amazing presentation. ❤️❤️👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@wxkat]

That’s when I felt he was no longer competing… he was partying instead. I voted for him as soon as the show began, but if I’d been on the fence this would have sealed it for me.

[@kellsrich]

This song is over 10 years old and it’s probably the first time a lot of people have heard it, shout out to IAM for bringing that poly pride! 🤙🏾

[@melired15]

Good song choice ❤️ Kolohe Kai's music 🌺🎵🎶❤️. IAM Tongi took this song to a whole nother level.

[@PakeSalmon]

I just love this song! It represents our lifestyle here in the islands so much. The ocean is such a beautiful cleanser and healer for our lives here. Thank you for your comment!

[@furstnaymelassnaim9206]

Damn is it that old? Didn’t even realize it.

[@mobbedwars4343]

My cousin lets gooooooo!!!!! You rock iam

[@keenancookson8641]

My first time hearing it! I’m from South Africa. I love it! I’ve started listening to Spawnbreezie because of Iam

[@eronivatuloka1096]

Not only Hawaii but the Pacific is proud of you. Congratulations Iam.

[@PakeSalmon]

True dat! I saw that coconet been promoting his rise to the top and I thought how awesome is that. Mahalo!

[@nataliemccarthy1662]

From Ireland ❤

[@PakeSalmon]

Lionel Richie is totally "taken" by his talent and where he comes from. He feeling that ALOHA SPIRIT for sure!

[@odettagonzalez4355]

Lionel has a home in Hawaii das why😜👌🤙🏽

[@PakeSalmon]

@@odettagonzalez4355 THANKS! I never even thought that.

[@georgedazo58]

I agree.. I believe all the judges love Iam’s talent, heart & personality…but Lionel Richie seems to really get excited, loves & believes in Iam 100%

[@prillies5105]

Puttin Polynesians on the map, puttin island reggae on the map! I love it !!!!!! So proud of u Iam!!!

[@carolmcmc4079]

Reggae lovers celebrates with you! 🇯🇲BIG UP Yourself!

[@ValeriElaine]

Iam’s voice… so excited for this kid. I hope he stays above the fray and enjoys all good things from this win. Bless you, Iam!

[@lovedove2661]

❤

[@PakeSalmon]

I am excited too for Iam!

[@KK-ol3bf]

Wow! What a great pick - you can totally tell the band is LOVIN this jam!! Their body language is just pure vibe - that's what made this FIRE!

[@df6148]

Lol fact’s definitely can see the band and background singers were in the zone 🎶

[@lovedove2661]

Yup 🔥🇹🇴🙏🏽

[@PakeSalmon]

Right?! I love this song and it reminds me of the Hawaiian summers. Super hot and we just gotta go beach cool down. No pun inteneded! ;-)

[@andrewpatu1428]

Watching the village that raised you. Celebrated you was an absolutely amazing ❤

[@cpangws]

You can see so much joy and fun the American Idol band and backup singer are feeling, when they perform for Iam Tongi all the time. I think they are going to miss Iam! 🥰❤🤟🙏

[@Kapena401]

It must have been nice to change it up with Jawaiian (Jamaican-Hawaiian) music. The backup singers had a great time.

[@jameslaau3567]

Yes they are going to miss him…he is authentic and not fake…

[@PakeSalmon]

I should have gone to his concert in Hawaii last week. I had to work. I will enjoy where his career will take him and probably go to another concert they have for him in Hawaii.

[@viliguns]

I know right. I wish we could hear from the band and the people in the back just hear their thoughts.

[@kawehionalani3957]

@@viligunsexactly! I wanna know what the band members are thinking/feeling ❤

[@victorleatemia1764]

The backing vocals are on fire 🔥 too👏👏👏👏

[@Jae-iq3rh]

110% on point ❤

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

Wow he hit the crowd with his best stuff on this song. Incredible performance.

[@PakeSalmon]

I got chicken skin as we saw in Hawaii.

[@wxkat]

Easily his best performance of the season. For a couple minutes he turned the show from a competition into a concert, not to mention the crowd was chanting his name after he finished. So awesome to see his efforts paid off.

[@PakeSalmon]

@@wxkat Glad I saw it. I only saw him on IG. I never watch AI.

[@CookietheYorkie]

this song's keys go up and down constantly and Iam never misses any of it. just love this kid

[@josephhocog7515]

Yes ! ! The original song is exactly like this!

[@PakeSalmon]

Thank you Salsera!

[@lovedove2661]

I never heard this song but thanks to Iam Tongi, Im here dancing in my chair and listening to this on repeat. Can you please do a full version of this song Iam! 🙏🏽 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL DESERVED VICTORY ❤️.

[@cheedoggy]

Full version by @kolohekai But really,check out so many of the Hawaiian/Polynesian artists that have songs and jams that the rest of the world hasn't been exposed too until Iam put it out there. Fiji, JBoog, Anuhea, Common Kingz, Maoli, Mana'o Company and the list goes on and on. I feel like modern "Hawaiian" music is a mix of Reggae, Country (some would say Jawaiian music....Jamaican + Hawaiian) some fast some slow. The days of Don Ho and Tiny Bubbles and the steele guitar are a thing of the past (albeit a significant one).

[@moekontze116]

Go listen to the original version of this song. You will love it too.

[@wxkat]

Check out Iam’s performance at Ohana Day. He calls up Kolohe Kai’s Roman De Peralta to join him on stage for “Cool Down.” There’s footage of the concert on KZbin but I can’t post the link or the comment gets deleted.

[@AloeA4]

Congratulations Iam!! 🤙🏽 Hawaiʻi i is proud of you! Mahalo for representing the 808 so well and sharing the aloha and Polynesian cultures with the world! Everyone in Hawaiʻi was singing 🎤 along with you! You brought the vibe!! 💯 The visuals in the background, the lighting, the instrumentals, the back up singers- all of it was amazing!! 🔥 Well deserved!!

[@cubnation]

Could you explain to this Midwestern person what "Polynesian" is? ❤ Please. 😊💜💙💚

[@PakeSalmon]

@@cubnation I probably should do that on my next episodic post. I do want more people to learn about Polynesians and our super powers! Mahalo Cubnation.

[@PakeSalmon]

Mahalo I kea2. I care 2! LOL Rigth on.

[@AloeA4]

@@PakeSalmon Aloha Sistah. In light of Iam’s rise to fame and his representation of not just Hawaiʻi but of the Polynesian cultures, that would indeed be a topic that many would go to your channel to learn about. Mahalo for caring2 🤣! Aloha!

[@rossanaglasgow2561]

Iam reminded the world of the power of REGGAE music. Congrats young man. Versatile

[@debbarton5718]

Love the fact Iam wears his Slippa's always. CONGRATULATION'S Hawaii and Hawaii 's transplant are soooo Proud. Represent!!!!

[@leeknightiz2783]

I know for him being that size he feel comfortable with. He's so humble kid.

[@AloeA4]

Da slippahs... a true representation! This is inclusion and equity! Love it! Way to go Iam!

[@cheedoggy]

Right! you can just see the show producers trying to "dress him up" and Iam going "sorry brah, das not me"

[@lisaburford5398]

He truly needs to rerecord this song to play tribute to his culture and the band. I want this as my summer anthem. I play this video two or three times a day. I love it. Watching him perform this song, is like he's been performing it forever. Great great performance. I love it.

[@lovedove2661]

Same haha it's that joyful tang he outs in your day ya know?! ❤

[@PakeSalmon]

Mahalo for commenting Lisa! I agree with you. So much more for the world to see. Exciting!

[@lindamueller7592]

I need it for a summer anthem too.

[@wxkat]

I think Kolohe Kai frontman Roman De Peralta said he wrote this song when he was Iam’s age, and he’s open to collaborating with him too. If they can make it happen, I’d love to see what they can come up with.

[@moekontze116]

He can't do that. He had to ask the owner of this song if he could sing it. Check out the original. You will love it.

[@conceptartists3136]

Iam singing this Kolohe Kai banger 😮 you know all the locals WENT OFF!!! 😂😂😂

[@conniewhatley43]

He won Americas ❤️. Every now & then you will get a smile when he is singing but you can tell he had fun with this one and he is amazing!!!

[@ChoccoLot]

Iam Tongi- Thank you for sharing our local artists with the world. Congratulations

[@kisalei]

Give it up for the back up singers!!! Entire stage loved the vibe🌺💯

[@kolohe4169]

The back up singers are outstanding. I really love their harmony and how they add to the song.

[@Konawae62]

Agree, the back ups a terrific. First time I heard this, and I bet so did a whole bunch around the country.

[@danielmartinez761]

I can watch this performance over and over... he killed it!!

[@nancy9891]

“Grab our boards and run, run, run…” So much fun and a great song. “ Cool Down”.

[@user-vb4ig6qu6o]

I voted for him a 100 times he has a voice that makes everyone smile when he enters the stage. And has so much emotion and it’s very incredibly.

[@PakeSalmon]

Awesome Diana!

[@patalexander3702]

Lionel Richie said it best, and American Idol was so awesome this year!

[@julietegbo3973]

Yehhh! Go lam!!!! Grooving with you from Nigeria, we love you.

[@bens11kleij44]

When Iam sings you see, smell, hear and are at Hawaii. What a great man 18 years "old"!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@flyinkauaian]

I got priced out of paradise too and now live in Michigan! Thanks Iam for sharing Hawaiian Reggae to the rest of America and to the world. Congratulations on your win! Cheeeehooooo!!!!

[@marthalisk303]

What a fun performance and kudos to the band and backup singers! Brought the island spirit all the way to me in NC!!! LUV Iam!!!!

[@PakeSalmon]

That is awesome Martha from North Carolina! That ALOHA just permeates and spreads out to the world. Mahalo!

[@marthalisk303]

@@PakeSalmon Loved all of Iam's reggae performances. Well, I just love Iam period. Voted for him all the way to the well deserved win!

[@lelah808]

Yassah represent our home Hawaii, so proud of him. Congratulations on the win Iam 🤙🏽

[@LorrieFontanilla-zp1kh]

I loved when he sang that song! My nephew sang it for May Day!!

[@sioneanitoni]

You know the band loved this assignment!! America get familiar. Reggae music is worldwide

[@brigittakehlati]

Look at Lionel Richy 😆 🤣 Go Iam!!! All his finale music 🎶 man wow wow.

[@keluir]

What are perfect song to sing in his finale with this Hawaiian Anthem! Kolohe Kai + Iam is 🔥

[@patsyparraz4461]

I always wanted to go to Hawaii that was my dream Some Day, unfortunately I'll never be able to go I've been very sick hearing you sing soothes my soul.

[@marywookey8960]

This song was needed to pick things up a beat! And Iam did this so effortlessly! So very proud of the young kanaka! Yesssuh!🤙🌺Aloha from Maui!

[@LorrieFontanilla-zp1kh]

Yessah!!

[@daniloornellas8674]

Please Name song?

[@iamsomeonetooa3581]

@@daniloornellas8674 what the hell bro are u blind?? It’s literally in the caption

[@franzaaronpernites6825]

​@@daniloornellas8674 Kolohekai Cool down

[@Okcooliving]

@@daniloornellas8674 it's called "Cool Down"

[@carmencitaphillips6323]

I love it,so proud. He makes you dance cry and feel all the lyrics, tune all the melodies he is by far the greatest story teller.❤

[@Polynasian808]

Ryan finally said yessah! Lol. Congrats toko! Love our culture🤙🏽

[@cheedoggy]

now we gonna hear that all over the world!!!!! LOLLLLL

[@27daisuki]

never in my life would i have thought a song i grew up listening to would be in American idol in 2023!!!!! congrats to Iam!!!!!!!

[@helenvaldez1270]

The first and maybe not the last you'll hear someone sing Island Vibes Music. Congratulations Iam 🎉 Team Iam Always 🤙🏼🌴🌺

[@ilovejewelyn]

You make Hawaii proud Iam!!! Congratulations Iam! Congratulations Hawaii! 808 all day! Let’s skank!!! 🤙🏽

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Well done to American idol voters and Iam Tongi 👏!!!! You are Magnificent and Amazing. Much ❤️ love from Cape Town ❤️

[@LorrieFontanilla-zp1kh]

Every week til the end 10x3❤️❤️

[@bosschic39]

His voice is so soulful!!❤❤❤

[@lovedove2661]

Thank you for the love ❤.

[@PakeSalmon]

Capte Town!? Awesome and mahalo for commenting all the way from Africa. Stoked!

[@christitacadena9025]

I was secretly waiting for Kolohe Kai to come out from backstage to join him! He had FUN perfoming this one. One thing that caught my eye was when he looked behind him this time, he looked behind WITH A SMILE vs. when he turned around during his audition because he wanted to cry.. chicken skin for me! He DESERVED to win! Can't wait to see whats in store for him!

[@freeme6030]

What a GREAT observation. Yeessaahhh!

[@saydee8447]

You don’t know how happy I was to hear him sing Kolohe Kai 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@Bella-my3ps]

Omg, I’m only 10, but I know real talent when I see it, and I’ve been rooting for Iam this whole time!

[@lovedove2661]

Awe 😁

[@TennesseeYaya]

Iam is like a seasoned performer tonight!! (So proud of him). PS. I love these judges… Lionel,Katy, and Luke

[@lovedove2661]

Best judges EVER ❤.

[@wxkat]

He did such a good job on this song that I nearly forgot he’s only 18.

[@kevingrennan3989]

Love to see the love for this guy. But you get chills when he starts to sing, and there is something going on here. Great to see his rise to fame.

[@renzinagrauwels7701]

when your sad just lissen to iam 's songs it brings joy en feel good vibes

[@JWRay-xh9wl]

Ian is one of the moments that we need to remember in the times we are in.. That even when you are forced from your world you can triumph as he did. To see him return a Champion home,it's the best you can witness...

[@Poiboy82]

Local Boy makes good. So happy for braddah Iam. The line from Kolohe Kai "Livin' in Hawai'i with Aloha and Pride". You make us all proud braddah. Aloha Always. 🤙🏾

[@Jay-bf2cg]

Wassup you know all the Haoles going try and claim they from Hawaii after this. Haoles trying to rep Hawaii is a no go!!!

[@madalynbelzowski6884]

He's Sir...ah!

[@hennahiralal4232]

A perfect summer hit!!!❤🇸🇷

[@vanessaboland3765]

All I can say is HELL YEAH IAM!!!! CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 talented young man with a heart of gold....💛

[@lunetatavita8553]

Staying true to his roots well done mate you’ve made all your poly peeps so so so proud of you ❤❤❤

[@evachey680]

Alii from Palau 🇵🇼! Good job kiddo! Mate Ma'a Kingdom of Tonga! 🇹🇴

[@QueenPedia]

🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@virginiayamamoto2452]

I am in love with him and his Aloha Spirit. My best to him always. He makes me smile

[@franciscof7192]

The place was electric when Iam did this song! Congratulations Iam!

[@FBCarson]

Cheeehaaaaaahhuuuuuuuuhuuuu! Can never go wrong with Kolohe Kai. Bringing them ol skool island vibes back. Kooh Down!!! Buh buh buh!!! 🤙🇺🇸🇦🇸🇼🇸🇹🇴☘️

[@jenifersunrisewinter1840]

That adorable smile when he says "living in Hawai'i with aloha and pride"... all the feels

[@darellgullion4888]

I said it when I heard him and Oliver singing together I knew it then. It was just a feeling I had, but I thought that Oliver would've won second place. So IAM I wish you all the best you've made your dad proud for sure. Finally someone that's not a country artist.

[@patamow]

I need this song to be the summer of 23 song. This song was so good. I was dancing. Oh my gosh Love it.

[@cheedoggy]

and just think, we here in Hawaii been jamming to this anthem for 10 years......ya'll gonna learn today about that modern Hawaiian jams! LOLLLLL but really thanks for appreciating and embracing Iam and our culture here in Hawaii

[@michaelpoyntz774]

I love his ability to make me smile and want to dance!

[@maryjclancy9530]

Iam Tongi, My, My, he is amazing. I listen to him over & over again. His beautiful voice, his delivery, and it is so obvious that he has a beautiful heart!!! And he sings beautifully.. Awesome!!! 🩵🩵🩵🎶🎵🎤

[@siulolovaomesake6778]

Thank you to your mum for beleiving in you and you listening to your mum...Gid given talent!

[@davidryanree]

He did Kolohe Kai proud. Just saw both of them perform this together and it was fire! For anyone who likes this check out Kolohe Kai and Maoli. Thank me later.

[@marthalisk303]

Lol, when Iam goes reggae Lionel immediately is out of his chair busting dance moves!

[@phila5971]

lionel is half jamiacan yessah

[@marthalisk303]

@@phila5971 I didn't know that. Cool.

[@margaretwrein9606]

I continue to watch Iam Tongi on youtube. He is timeless just like the songs that he sang! My love and prayers to you and your family!

[@antising8834]

Born to sing. What an amazing performance. Extraordinary things are happening when Iam takes the stage.

[@myadoua06]

Wow this was such a great performance! He has reminded me of my love of reggae. Ugh he is going to make a huge difference in this world! 💕💕💕

[@g-town1014]

Sending some Polynesian love to Iam Tongi from New Zealand.. Stay Jah brothas and sista’s.. Kolohe Kai was a nice touch bro..

[@wisdomveritas6281]

I love when Lionel starts dancing.

[@Hell2da]

👏🏽👏🏽kudos to the back ground singers. U made the song even more lit🤟🏾

[@808Target808]

Jasmine Trias out there in support of Iam, so awesome!

[@user-gb1lp3lb5p]

Love your personality music you are very awesome ❤🎉

[@ellenchiketa5701]

Go on lovely boy.Make your mum proud.U have shone the world you made it

[@jmkm333]

Gives me chills! So proud of you Iam 🤙🏼 well deserved

[@BobbyHo2022]

I knew this song from around 2008 cause I'm from hawaii but never thought it would be sung on such a large stage.

[@RosaRamirez-tj2xx]

❤ love you Iam!

[@tandepasta7716]

Jesus... This guy really can sing the phonebook. He can sing anything!

[@lovedove2661]

Yes

[@chill_now2044]

Iam made History today 🫶🏽 yessah!!

[@georgedazo58]

This proves He’s Already a star.. A song most of us never heard… HE ROCKED IT🔥💯💪Great to see! Iam Had Us All Groovin, Smiling & Having Fun..About time I was getting tired of crying🤣😂

[@philboytano]

This guy is a super star. I wana see him colab with Bruno Mars.

[@adriennecrosby4105]

I love his expressions of being so proud and performing his cultural song .... so adorable!

[@renemarinez5945]

He has a beautiful unick voice

[@LiwaySaGu]

island vibes are about enjoyment, not competition. so cool that this is on idol

[@daroseohana114]

I have never seen Tongans stopped eating for anything but they stopped eating to vote for Iam😂🤣

[@IEAztec]

Great choice! 🔥 Iam exposed the national audience to Island Reggae and local artists all season! Love it! 👏🏽🤙🏽🌺😎

[@eileenmc4746]

Bless this young man with Hawaiian residence again for mom and family, with a good wellness doctor so for decades he can enjoy robust health and his family and fans can love him up. Long live Iam.

[@williamtehero8720]

YESSAH, Blessah, No Pressha!! Love it!

[@karinashlock907]

I am overwhelmed with this song and Iam.. sing it all day, listening along..

[@jdaniels1949]

Such a fresh face and talent. God bless him

[@luckytautolo3864]

Yessaa 🤙 love you Iam ❤❤u did it God is good 💯💯

[@heartsrevived37]

shout out to the backup singer!!!! They did so well on this. To our POLY PRIDE 'IAM TONGI"...YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@cksu1186]

My wife & I have been listening to this genre of poly music for 30 plus years. Thanks, IAM for bringing the kind back little brotha. ❤🙏🤙

[@trixsijean5838]

Spreading the island vibe the whole world can see the beauty of song in our culture. Proud of you Iam way to rep the islands. Humble and with aloha

[@Samoanladyandfood]

I'm so excited 😊 🤗 thank you America 🇺🇸 ❤️ 😊

[@redeemedstone]

Love how everyone esp the band and backup singers just enjoying themselves with Iam. And watching Iam jamming at the finale on the guitar his late Dad got for him, no words 👏🥹 Edit: Also happy for Roman and Kolohe Kai, such a great song!

[@timlastrape8529]

Congratulations Iam!! So happy for him!! Your Dad is smiling down on you, you made him proud!! God blessed you with a beautiful voice!! Love hearing you sing, it puts me in a good mood every time I hear you voice. Good Luck Iam.

[@marvincoak4000]

So good to see you won I knew you would. Congratulations Iam from Michigan

[@sx20Ramar]

Ya did it, Iam! I was rooting for ya! Good luck in whatever comes your way!