Kayko: The Accidental Idol Sings Original "What If?" - American Idol 2024

Could Kayko be the accidental winner of American Idol? 🫣
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American Idol 2024
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[@robertantonnyc]

I can't wait for this man to write a musical, maybe about his life. Love the emotional content of his songs, the way he sings them with such Joy and passion. A real emotional journey. - So You Wanna Be A Singer

[@BethanyDuarte]

Yes! I can totally see him writing a pop/rock opera and it sweeping Broadway

[@robertantonnyc]

@@BethanyDuarte Exactly!

[@huntybeats1]

Evan Hansen pt 2

[@celica1740]

YES YES he has the perfect broadway voice every time I hear him I keep imagining the amazing broadway performance the songs would be a part of!!! Next Lin Manuel!

[@robertantonnyc]

@@celica1740 That's saying something.

[@adrian8426]

Very smart of him to sing originals. He's putting them out there as his resume. He won't win but will definitely live on in music with a record deal. Most times not winning American Idol is how to really win.

[@ollemolander1370]

Alejandro Aranda got all the way to second place by only doing mostly originals, or very original arranged covers^^ I think Sam will go far! Love it when a contestant is going against the karaoke thing

[@chrisgodwin8473]

Chris Daughtry same. Probably in the top 4, most successful American Idol contestants

[@jonascabahug8470]

Having a skill on writing your own song, you're already a winner!

[@gracejones-gb9qb]

kayko is such a talented songwriter, he’s incredible

[@LenyllsonMoura]

He could sing You Will be found from Dear Evan Hansen. I think it would be perfect for his voice.

[@kaykomusic]

WOOHOO

[@kayleelewis2269]

THIS WOULD BE AMAZING

[@yehonatanlevypianocovers]

@@kaykomusicthat would be a perfect song choice ❤

[@girlwiththebump]

Sounds like Ben Platt

[@unjaded2]

NO HE DOESNT AT ALL .. BEN SINGS ON KEY AND IN TUNE

[@michaelbell75]

And this song sounds like it could be in DEH

[@captainKbobkeeshan]

@@michaelbell75 that's exactly what I thought... very DEH.

[@rickybartlet]

This sounds like it could be on an inspirational DISNEY scene ❤

[@MaryHernandezclaw]

He is so gosh dang incredible. I love how Sam Kayko sounds he has the most amazing voice and he’s extremely talented when it comes to songwriting he needs to be the winner

[@kaykomusic]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@christinab7158]

Sing Dear Evan Hansen next😃

[@unjaded2]

YOU MUST BE GETTING THE , VOTE FOR THE WORST CROWD IN DROVES.

[@S.Shea2432]

I Love Kakyo, his Beautiful voice, & Amazing performance!! I also really Loved his, & Ryan's dad conversation. 🤗💜💜

[@kaykomusic]

that was the highlight of my whole idol experience

[@S.Shea2432]

​​​@@kaykomusic, Aww. My Heart. I FELT that moment with all my heart!! It really warms my heart so much. 🤗Btw, You're a TRUE 🌟!! Please continue to SHINE BRIGHT every single night like the 🌟 you truly are!! 💜💜

[@alainaw4459]

Love him. Love his originals. He has become my new favorite artist. Thank you American Idol for helping me learn about this incredibly talented, good looking, infectious artist of KAYKO. ❤ Can't get enough of him

[@kaykomusic]

THANKS SO MUCH!

[@xdzzz0]

even if this guy doesn't win, he def deserves some sort of record deal shiiii

[@SunnyRoblox_Masked_SingerFanYT]

I LOVE KAKYO

[@kaykomusic]

and kayko loves u

[@PaulAce7779]

Love you Kayko I will subscribe all of my YT Accounts ❤😊​@@kaykomusic

[@ChaseRocks-ChaseWatts]

And I Love Kayko

[@SunnyRoblox_Masked_SingerFanYT]

@@kaykomusic OMG KAKYO you REPLIED

[@niloezhan910]

I just love this guy he gives me Coldplay vibes 😍🥳😍

[@courtesyclerkgirl5418]

I agree. He's like a combination of Ben Folds and coldplay

[@ryanwall1470]

Yeah I think he should do Broadway instead. Definitely would excel at that

[@HeyItsHeather89]

He is absolutely AMAZING!!

[@EmeraldEdits213]

I hate all these haters. He is really good! I love his music, and his voice. It just hits different!

[@kaykomusic]

haters gonna hate. artists gonna create

[@janjamesramos247]

We don't hate it's just that others are better.

[@unjaded2]

NO HE ISNT AT ALL. HE HASNT SUNG ON FULL LITTLE SONG ON KEY

[@gabierobinson1097]

he is incredible! this made me cry

[@wade1593]

He need to win… idk what’s about him that made me a fan. He remind me of a male Olivia Rodrigo.

[@kaykomusic]

omg I love it

[@Cheesefield77]

Because he can’t sing. Kinda like her 😂

[@CelticsDude22]

@@Cheesefield77😂😂

[@bennie822]

Kayko, my crush for you keeps getting bigger and bigger 💘😍❤ thank you America for keeping Kayko to the top 14 ., Love you Kayko., I'm a fan whatever, win or lose ❤.,

[@gsc0424]

Kayko for the Win!!!

[@kaykomusic]

WOOHOO

[@allennixon4745]

Kayko is really a great songwriter. I now have him as my pick to win idol. He’s really amazing.

[@kaykomusic]

I really appreciate it :)

[@rebeccamcadams]

Yessss!!!❤

[@MrYeahitsalright]

I thought he was reciting a poem lol

[@nancyann1014]

Me again, letting you know you are super-talented and my playlist of your songs is building up on my phone.... love it! Waiting patiently for your albums to flood the market!!!

[@LiaGoldie]

Another great performance from Kayko! I've checked out your channel - you should do Michigan next!

[@Soirse8]

He’s going to go far I can feel it .⭐️👏

[@dannyblue5555]

This guy is ready to hit it big

[@ilovedollaramapham]

I love this song sounds like this could be from a musical or a movie I can't stop listening to this

[@ImYoutubing247]

Not the strongest voice but gotta give him props for doing all originals

[@beverlyjenkins4679]

1 of the best guy singers on there!❤

[@elizabethlarose9047]

So talented 👏 ✨️ 💖

[@kaykomusic]

woohoo!!

[@Subdivision21]

​@@kaykomusic ok only respond to brainless fans instead of considering criticism good luck with that sweater boy

[@Cyannah117]

❤ Kayko….best original artist ever! This guy is on the road to mega stardom!

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

I really love Kayko so much. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kaykomusic]

THANK YOU

[@twist58]

The moment Kayko sang this original song, I immediately thought of Ben Platt. He sounds REMARKABLY similar to him. Almost like it was a deleted song from Dear Evan Hansen.

[@hannahveloz9033]

How in the world is he still here !!

[@Carollynelol]

He reminds me of Ben Platt's songs.... love it

[@dylanhogan9353]

I believe KB is the most emotional vocalist ever, I think Kayko may be the best songwriter we’ve seen on a vocal competition show ever perhaps

[@lisablossman7986]

I love Kayko!

[@kaykomusic]

[@tennisfan376]

Gives very strong Chris Martin or Sam Fischer vibes. Lots of marketability in him regardless of the sometimes shaky vocals.

[@joey2045]

I have him listed as a potential winner.

[@HeroShades]

What a great songwriter and arranger! He's very creative and I really love his song. It's so emotional and I could relate. This was his best he's done so far. I'm not sure if he will make the top 5 or not because producers. But no matter what happens, he deserves to go far. We need to support him no matter what happens. He knows how to write songs and knows how to produce. People should let him produce their music if they wanted.

[@raelineakasmurff4165]

I wanna hear him sing waving through a window from dear Evan Hansen!!!!

[@devonalexander7544]

My issue is this… why are you dancing and smiling while singing a song that says “What if I suck and lose?” It hurts my brain

[@user-xr8zo3vj9k]

Maybe because: he's so excited, just can't hide it, about to lose control and thinks he likes it😊

[@Findadifferentbook]

Wow this song is a masterpiece! Congrats! Wish I could vote for him 🇧🇷

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

Omg 😱 Wow oh Wow ! He’s got it all and he’s a winner in my opinion . ❤

[@michaelbell75]

He sounds like a cross between Coldplay and Ben Platt. Actually, most of his songs sound like they could be in Dear Evan Hansen, especially this one. I like this guy.

[@userunknown1578]

I wonder how pissed his friend is at him for making it this far over her... He was only there to play piano for her. LOL

[@phyllisdavis3588]

He's no accident this guy's a artist

[@Chanyp6945]

This song feels like it should have been in Dear Evan Hansen. Sooooo good and original❤

[@stephenn8366]

Is this Broadway auditions?

[@courtesyclerkgirl5418]

Kayko is Ben Folds meets Coldplay. I love it

[@russelguadilla186]

the next big American Idol!

[@wilterjapetmacalino6550]

Poser for Finale please!!!

[@jennifermackenzie7309]

❤❤❤

[@lucasjavas]

Isn`t Kayko? The title is Kakyo.

[@user-xr8zo3vj9k]

Haha you r correct

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

Kayko’s the real deal!

[@chrisbinder6687]

Someone should do a mash up with this song and last year's What if I want it now

[@amandaplayswow]

This guy is like if Reddit was a musical

[@weslleypaiva3407]

Terrific songwriter!!! Great performer

[@kaykomusic]

thank you :)

[@hakimkamal2693]

i think i hear this song in AGT, correct me if im wrong

[@chuchup1kachu]

Considering this is his original song that he wrote between his Idol audition and Hollywood week, probably incorrect. You might however be thinking about Hollywood week where he sang this song for the first time.

[@hakimkamal2693]

@@chuchup1kachu yes i think so,, meaning this was his second time singing this song with better arrangements i guess

[@lmacdonald1281]

Stage / Theatre!

[@muichiro-kun14]

Would've been better if he do it on the piano again like he did on his audition

[@tattooedyogi]

Sounds like it's from Dear Evan Hanson musical! but its good!

[@michaelbell75]

Most his songs do

[@celica1740]

Don’t like the uptempo version, the sit down piano version was so great and stabbed my heart - great talent either way

[@ChristianAVS]

Excellent bro 👍

[@MelissaMarieBrown-ux3ey]

♥️

[@rebeccamcadams]

😢

[@ronnieevan7861]

He reminds me of Ben Platt, he’s a darkhorse for sure!

[@CelebrityHeart]

I love the title of this video

[@MissRobynTN]

Musical theatre - broadway here he comes!

[@michaelbell75]

Well, you have to be able to act to be on Broadway….

[@rioberlintokyo6253]

the winner of this season

[@littleghosdt]

a little to fast

[@christinab7158]

I wanna see him sing a Dear Evan Hansen song

[@traveltripsandtricks]

Broadway

[@skti5597]

Very DEAR EVAN HANSEN

[@CelticsDude22]

So sing a song were you say “what if not enough” but you’re smiling and look happy. I’m not trying to hate but it’s just disingenuous

[@connorsexsmith9792]

He sang this song earlier in the competition , it was more genuine, this seemed forced

[@dl_sep666]

I don't know why this guy is in Idol, he should be on a tour... oh wait right! it was an accident!

[@FaithUp3]

Again, great song. However, voice is not up to par for top 14.

[@priscilaloha]

Disney needs to hire you

[@sethmonroe9603]

Too Disney

[@influenceapparel]

Such a talented songwriter. However I hate when contestants sing the same song twice in different rounds. I think he’s going home

[@danielfuchsmusic]

#MicDropMoment

[@jasonbabyface]

He’s not a good singer. I thought this was a joke of the bad ones

[@epikrage]

future Evan hansen!

[@WhatTheHeck1290]

Nahhh

[@bigal25938]

Not that great.

[@yxuen3051]

he's so cringe...

[@kaylie7808]

Is American Idol becoming less about the voice itself and focusing more on song writing talent? He is talented for sure...but voice wise...I don't see how he's top 10

[@Dontrolling]

I think you guys are forgetting all of these people are new to this, the show is also about education and learning while gaining experience. Stop expecting 10+ years of experience and you’ll be less disappointed 😂

[@janjamesramos247]

it's both. you cannot win if u don't have voice.

[@toriereichwald2460]

He wins either way as he is putting his songs out so people can hear them.

[@jennym2276]

I really don’t care for him. I seem to be one of the few but not my jam.

[@LeesReviews69]

He’s missing emotion imho. He’s an incredible singer, but maybe nothing life-traumatic has happened to him. He sings too broadway for me. The only one that can get away with it is PATD

[@Dontrolling]

I think this is supposed to be a passionate song. Not every song is made to make you feel sad.

[@rikudou-sennin]

Ajii should have made it in over you 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@RachelFuller19]

I love the dude but he never even signed up to audition so it’s not fair that his friend got sent home but he was kept on the show

[@tiagoalmeida5967]

Fraco

[@thehoop74]

Im just not a fan. We already have 1 charlie puth.

[@simplyfaith1206]

😭😂 I can’t

[@Jordan777X]

How did he make it!? And Odell didn't!? WTF

[@jillianbalcazar5491]

He's overrated In My opinion, Quintavious, Odell & Mackenzie were better & Deserve to be The Top 14 Instead Kayko!!!

[@AlbertoGarcia-ry9sm]

Bro compared to some other artists Kakyo is mediocre .

[@VTPStudios]

He is the only one that can write great songs in this competition

[@jasminecameron4026]

More like medioCRAYCRAY. 👏 he’s the bomb. Have you seen the songhouse duet he did with Emmy Russell? SO good.

[@jordanhedrington]

This song is the Temu version of “Moment” by Johnny West.

[@jacobmccain8794]

@@jasminecameron4026omg right!?!!!! That cover is what made me fall in love with him! I was already a fan but now I’m gonna support anything he does. He gives me Fritz vibes, artistry wise! I think Fritz was more skilled vocally, but the way they both have the ability to pull me into each and every performance is a testament to their talent!!

[@jasminecameron4026]

@@jacobmccain8794 I was actually thinking that too, during tonight’s performance! Fritz Hager 2.0! Love

[@CursedNight6922]

He’s not winning

[@BCSimonYT]

Jason Mraz knockoff.

[@signalfire15]

This is not Jason Mraz’s style at all…

[@seldom24]

😂 lol u sure u know who Jason Mraz is?