Both Josh and IAM are Tongan descent. Josh is at a whole different level of pitch. With a few more training and guidance, IAM can get to it. I pray they get together and collaborate soon. Polynesian pride……💯💯💯💯💯💯💯. Let’s go IAM. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
@@wutdafeezy yes. I’m proud of his accomplishments. We all support our Pacific island stars together. We’re one big family with roots tied together from way back.
I can't wait for tomorrow I'm more excited than if it was the Super bowl and let me tell you I live for the Super Bowl I shutdown my restaurant to watch the Super bowl lots of food and lots of friends gather tomorrow...let's go lam!!!
Josh is like Luther and Iam is like a Sam Cooke…Iam is a TRUE throwback. Both are equally incredible and prove that Hawaii really has talent that can breakthrough on a worldwide level if we were given a shot Cheeeeeeee hoooooooo!!
Love your honesty. There’s no way to compare a bunch of exercised musicians with a young kid doing this living room experience with his dad, his master. One thing is for sure … Iam already crossed all borders and made a huge amount of fans worldwide. And this is just the beginning …
The trailing vibrato is similar in both singers. Iam is playing in a room without years of experience. I love Josh’s version. His dad adds so much to it! But Iam has a deeper soulfulness to his voice. When Iam has a couple of professional staff singers and a few years we will hear it again and smile. How old is Iam here? 17 years old? Amazing!
❤ First, I must say that while I am a lover of almost all genres of music, I am biased toward Iam since I heard him on American Idol. His vibrato alone does it for me. Josh, as was stated, is a more mature singer in voice and experience which makes it difficult to judge him with Iam! But Iam's raspy voice and vibrato seems more appropriate and relatable to a song like Tennessee Whiskey or any song with metaphors of alcoholic beverages that you would hear in a juke joint or nightclub environment! Josh bested the song in skill, however, considering what Iam's voice does to your soul, I pick Iam!Yessah! ❤
@@constancee.clemons2768I love Iam Tongi!!! Don’t compare Iam Tongi because he is unique and growing!! Let’s encourage Iam as he embarks on his incredible journey and shares more of 😊his rare talent, love, 14:26 and soul with us!!!
Love them both but as far as their differences, Josh is so much older, his voice is much mature and that comes with the age. Most importantly, his singing doesn't affect me in the way Iam singing does. Now don't get me wrong, I love listening to Josh's music. He's one of my favorites. Now As for Iam, he's amazingly pure and soothing to the soul. Imagine him five years from now, his voice will be incomparable and higher up on the scale. I mean after listening to him just now with his dad, his voice at such a young age, Good Lord, the runs he did that was amazing. Contest between these two is not a fair contest. Get two artists with same age, sing the same song and the same style. That would be then a fair contest. Iam being so young singing making those kinda runs in that song? Nah Iam won! We don't know if Josh started young like Iam has or not but, the fact remains, he's way older to be competing with Iam. Let me give you an example just to prove my point. You have a football kicker and a 13 year old child compete on who can kick a field goal. Who do you think is gonna make it? Exactly! He's been doing and pro at it. On the other hand that child kicking it wouldn't make it of course. He's still growing and he hasn't reach that point in his life yet and when he does, y'all watch out. Ok I'm done! Yesssaaaahhhh!!! Peace!❤
Bro, you act like Josh wasn’t doing it since he was 18??? In my humble opinion, Josh was and will be on a level that only a few singers can reach, Iam will have a better career because of the situation he is in. God bless Iam and we support both Toko’s but singing is no comparison.
Iam will grow into that mature voice like Josh, when he also has had a taste of Tennessee whiskey and Brandy too. 😉🤣 Can't wait to join everyone here tomorrow when Iam wins !! 🎉🎉🎤🎶🩴🩴🌴🔥🔥🔥🤙 VOTE VOTE VOTE 🗳
@@flordelizawilliams4623u mustve never heard any of josh tatofi’s music before hes just as good if not better then iam josh is in his own lane sorry to say but its true
Love these Tongan boys both learn music from their fathers. Both born and raised in Hawaii. Josh Tatofi’s father was a singer for Kapena. Iam learned from his father’s too. I’m sure Iam will be there he’s still brand new. Love both of them and much Aloha and Ofa atu ❤
That’s an amazing little bit of info and I love 💕 that they are Tongan I’m half ☘️ and half Italian so I do love that Ian is half Irish!!! But Ian is my new ❤️ love
I just love how these musicians from my home state are being seen by more and more people. Spreading aloha. And all thanks to Iam…. Josh has been a fave of mine for years ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and now Iam!!
I like maoli too 😊 think iam mentioned wanting to do country as well, he has an awesome diverse group of artists to be mentored by from hawaii & the homeland. And with his versatile tone & vocals, solo or duet iam has a very ecclectic array of artists to collab with. 💙💙
I never heard of Josh Tatofi before but after seeing this video, I am a fan! His voice is like butter. I also enjoyed Iam’s version and the fact that he is so young but still managed to kill it shows the talent that we are seeing now.
❤❤❤TEAM IAM TONGI ALLL THE WAYYYYY I'M A MASSIVE FAN OF BOTH JOSH SINGS PULENA WHICH HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE 😍 SONG OF HIS FOR YEARS❤ HOWEVER IAM'S SINGLE AND A FEW OF HIS OTHER PERFORMANCES REALLY CHILL ME TO MY CORE, CHICKEN SKIN N MADE ME CRY UGLY 😢 REALLY STIRRED MY SOUL NAH ABSOLUTELY 💯 AGREE THEY NOTH TOOOO FREAKING AWESOME
Josh is such a humble mellow guy. He gives so much to the community. He’s a seasoned favorite in da islands. I can totally see him taking our remarkable teenager Iam under his wing and supporting him in any and every way. When you’ve been thrust into the world 🌎 wide spotlight, there’s a lot to navigate. We want all the best for these two sons of da islands 💕. Much love.
Thank you for YOU! I am in awe of your willingness to share your vulnerability without reservation. In a world where young men are often held to a standard that suggests they should not show emotions, you’re blazing a trail that promotes the very opposite! Much Love!
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Love both of those brothers Music!!!! Iam’s participation has really put a great spotlight on Island music and all of the island artist should be thanking him for that 🥰
Thank you for your support with Iam we all love him! Regardless if I’m from Hawaii, I would still love him even if I wasn’t from there. This video was when he was younger his voice has matured since then
Dude! I'm happy you discovered another one of Hawaii's great musicians. Keep going...you'll see what the Hawaiian music scene is all about. No joke, Josh is a BEAST. P. S. Those "whisper notes" are called a Trailing Vibrato...
I agree. His voice is becoming seasoned now. Iam doesn't have the life experience of Josh. I agree that Josh's version had more at that point. Would love to hear another version from Iam. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this video ❤ As you already said "I love them both" Sending love from Germany and keeping my fingers crossed for Iam tonight. Love Anna😊❤
THANK YOU for introducing me to Josh - I loved that!! Apart from his greater years of experience over Iam, since Ian's cover he's had invaluable experience on American Idol, including excellent voice coaches, so he's improved SO much. Would love to see him and Josh collaborate on this song, one of my favourites.
Your reactions are always so pure and genuine. We can see your heart and joy and there's just something so fun to see you fall in love with music that we love too. Mahalo for letting us join in and follow your journey.
Daddy knew his son was a STAR and God said , son you will be with me soon , so sing with him and show him his strengths and talents and give him all your love , you will be deep in his heart and for always be there on his BEAUTIFUL journey of music for ALL too hear !! Sending all my love 😘
I totally agree with your analogy of their voices Josh's voice sounded so matured while Iam sounded much younger (youthful) as you described it. Thank you for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Like you say Iam is probably only 16/17 and growing, beautiful singing with his dad Rodney and your right Twur he is maturing, I cannot compare them...There is no comparison for me to make except they are both fantastic according to where they are both at...both magnificent vocalists...
He is having a blast and so are the top 5 who all got contracts and Iam, is leading the pack with a smile on his face to light up the world. That bunch of kids are on fire with talent. Iam just makes me happy and calms my soul. What a wonderful gift this young man is. Thank you for posting this. Beautiful voices together. Wow, Iam is getting to sing with the best. Awesome
Love what you are doing. My dad and uncles where all local, only known musicians way before the internet and no doubts had they had a platform like yours thier life's would have been different. I love Iam, and what you are doing for him is amazing. Love and Respect brother.
Iam Tongi è un grande poeta della canzone melodica... Va subito in profondità dell'animo e ti cattura la vita ed i sentimenti più reconditi. È un grande!
Tennessee Whiskey is one of my favorites. Josh you sing this better than anyone you are better than the original. No one will do it better than you congratulations to you. IAm you warm my heart. I will follow you, congrats and the best of everything
True story. Iz is completely different. If you want grass roots Hawaiian music Iz is on a league of his own. To me he’s the best. He has more than twenty year of amazing music
Hey Iam, love you so much. I’ve wrote several times, I’m the old lady from North Carolina. This is such a beautiful sweet song I listen to you every morning and every night because you soothing voice takes away the pain I have to live with. I saw one of your videos where you were taking song request. My favorite church song i harmonized with my aunt was “I come to the Garden Alone”. If you read this could you make a video singing it. It would bring back wonderful memories. The video of you playing your ukulele and singing when you were about 8 or 9 was so amazing. You had that special something that makes people just stop and listen. That is what your daddy seen way back then and that’s why he kept pushing you year after year because he knew you could heal broken hearts and souls and you do. God Bless you and your family. Love Patti McGuire
Father and son singing together is so beautiful. Iam is used to having his father sing with him at home and I can understand why Iam did not want to sing again! I am glad that His mother couches Iam with love to not give up singing! Iam father prepared him for The American Idol!
Never heard of Josh before & he’s very talented. One of my favorite songs. Iam is just starting out & I’m so proud of him! I like how you said he’s voice is different now.. it definitely is. Two talented singers & musicians..fun to listen to both. It’s 4:19 am & just discovered your site tonight. Thank you. 😌
Iam was 15 when the Tennessee Whiskey was filmed. that’s his precious dad next to him who passed away three years ago Josh and him are not at all alike except that they would be brilliant together and I am sure they are fans of one another now that Josh knows who Iam is. I was blessed to be in Hawaii to see IZ, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole SING. countless times and his love for his homeland in Hawaii and also he was pure Hawaiian very rare, I have never seen anybody else in embody his spirit🙏🏼♥️😇🌎🌺
I agree with your vote. Iam will get to another level as he develops more of his voice and life experience. Love Josh’s music. Vote for Iam on American Idol
Josh Tatofi is like the Tongan Luther Vandross lol music runs in his blood. He is the son of one of the Kapenas group member. Kapena sang Blue darling, Dont say goodbye etc
Aloha man, hope you're having a beautiful day 💯 to me I really can't compare the two cause they both got their own style way of singing. I like em both, as well as IZ. Till then keep up the good work👍and I can't wait for tomorrow " American Idol " gooo Team Tongi 🔥💯🙏😃 cheeeeee huuuu, yessssah 😃🔥💯♥️🤙
You're spot on from beginning to end. Both videos are completely different and i enjoyed them both. There may be some songs that Iam cant do or may not want to sing just because those were sung between him and his dad. Time will tell though....just grateful that I got to hear Iam sing monsters and your video was one i saw first. No matter what happens from this point on, Iam will never know how many he truly touched deep inside when he sang monsters. Everything else he has sang is just the best. My goodness how he has grown....we all have and its because of that audition by Iam Tongi!!!
Both Josh and IAM are Tongan descent.
Josh is at a whole different level of pitch. With a few more training and guidance, IAM can get to it. I pray they get together and collaborate soon.
Polynesian pride……💯💯💯💯💯💯💯.
Let’s go IAM. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇼🇸🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
The 2 are actually related (cousins). Pretty distant but yes same tree different branch.🤙
Iam said he part Samoan too but even if he wasn’t, I’d still proudly claim him. Lmao! Mad love to all the South Pacific Islanders out there!
@@wutdafeezy yes. I’m proud of his accomplishments. We all support our Pacific island stars together. We’re one big family with roots tied together from way back.
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Really love your sight view.
Absolutely agree !!!
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THE INTERNET IS GOING TO EXPLODE TOMORROW WHEN
IAM TONGI WINS ⭐️
OMG WE CANT WAIT ⭐️🎶🎸💙💿🎵🎸🎵🎸🌺🎵💫🎸🎶
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Thank you for loving our poly rep Iam...Keep the awsome support coming..❤
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Tomorrow is a celebration for us all! I am so excited!
YES❣️🎉🎉🎉
Yesssah! 🌺🤙
Yessah!
Yup, because our boy gonna win❤
Yessah ❤️🤙🤙🤙
I can't wait for tomorrow I'm more excited than if it was the Super bowl and let me tell you I live for the Super Bowl I shutdown my restaurant to watch the Super bowl lots of food and lots of friends gather tomorrow...let's go lam!!!
I’m coming. Where’s the celebration at?
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Love hearing im tongi and his dad Rodney sing
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
There's nothing like it. 💯♥️ Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment. 🌎🤙🏽
Josh is like Luther and Iam is like a Sam Cooke…Iam is a TRUE throwback. Both are equally incredible and prove that Hawaii really has talent that can breakthrough on a worldwide level if we were given a shot
Cheeeeeeee hoooooooo!!
Yesssss, Iam is a throwback, he could've rolled with the best of them back in that time
Best analogy! 👏🏼🙌🏼
May I add, there’s a hint of some Aaron Neville in there… Simply magnificent 👌🏼 Pure perfection… I can’t get enough! ✨💖✨
iam sounds like lukela from ekolu, but honestly hes like a mix of all the great singers of hawaii. not only that he sings with his heart on his sleeve
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Love your honesty.
There’s no way to compare a bunch of exercised musicians with a young kid doing this living room experience with his dad, his master.
One thing is for sure … Iam already crossed all borders and made a huge amount of fans worldwide.
And this is just the beginning …
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The trailing vibrato is similar in both singers. Iam is playing in a room without years of experience. I love Josh’s version. His dad adds so much to it! But Iam has a deeper soulfulness to his voice. When Iam has a couple of professional staff singers and a few years we will hear it again and smile. How old is Iam here? 17 years old? Amazing!
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❤ First, I must say that while I am a lover of almost all genres of music, I am biased toward Iam since I heard him on American Idol. His vibrato alone does it for me. Josh, as was stated, is a more mature singer in voice and experience which makes it difficult to judge him with Iam! But Iam's raspy voice and vibrato seems more appropriate and relatable to a song like Tennessee Whiskey or any song with metaphors of alcoholic beverages that you would hear in a juke joint or nightclub environment! Josh bested the song in skill, however, considering what Iam's voice does to your soul, I pick Iam!Yessah! ❤
You're right! That's a great analysis!! 💯♥️
@@constancee.clemons2768I love Iam Tongi!!! Don’t compare Iam Tongi because he is unique and growing!! Let’s encourage Iam as he embarks on his incredible journey and shares more of 😊his rare talent, love, 14:26 and soul with us!!!
No where near being close to Chris Stapleton it sounds like shit
Love them both but as far as their differences, Josh is so much older, his voice is much mature and that comes with the age. Most importantly, his singing doesn't affect me in the way Iam singing does. Now don't get me wrong, I love listening to Josh's music. He's one of my favorites. Now As for Iam, he's amazingly pure and soothing to the soul. Imagine him five years from now, his voice will be incomparable and higher up on the scale. I mean after listening to him just now with his dad, his voice at such a young age, Good Lord, the runs he did that was amazing. Contest between these two is not a fair contest. Get two artists with same age, sing the same song and the same style. That would be then a fair contest. Iam being so young singing making those kinda runs in that song? Nah Iam won! We don't know if Josh started young like Iam has or not but, the fact remains, he's way older to be competing with Iam. Let me give you an example just to prove my point. You have a football kicker and a 13 year old child compete on who can kick a field goal. Who do you think is gonna make it? Exactly! He's been doing and pro at it. On the other hand that child kicking it wouldn't make it of course. He's still growing and he hasn't reach that point in his life yet and when he does, y'all watch out. Ok I'm done! Yesssaaaahhhh!!! Peace!❤
Totally agree and you nailed it.
I totally agree 😊
Bro, you act like Josh wasn’t doing it since he was 18??? In my humble opinion, Josh was and will be on a level that only a few singers can reach, Iam will have a better career because of the situation he is in. God bless Iam and we support both Toko’s but singing is no comparison.
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Iam will grow into that mature voice like Josh, when he also has had a taste of Tennessee whiskey and Brandy too. 😉🤣
Can't wait to join everyone here tomorrow when Iam wins !! 🎉🎉🎤🎶🩴🩴🌴🔥🔥🔥🤙 VOTE VOTE VOTE 🗳
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@@errolsteadfast th-cam.com/video/XB2nWhKAqsA/w-d-xo.html
A video clip of the guy who put together the Haku Collective Country Roads (Take Iam home).
Good looking out on that! ✊🏽♥️
It's almost impossible to compare Iam to any musicians. He is in his own lane with every song he does. Angelic!
I agree, this Jogh guy is swallowing his words, I barely understand what he is saying.
IAM is so fluent, clear words. .. and INDEEd... angelic!!
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@@flordelizawilliams4623u mustve never heard any of josh tatofi’s music before hes just as good if not better then iam josh is in his own lane sorry to say but its true
Love these Tongan boys both learn music from their fathers. Both born and raised in Hawaii.
Josh Tatofi’s father was a singer for Kapena. Iam learned from his father’s too. I’m sure Iam will be there he’s still brand new.
Love both of them and much Aloha and Ofa atu ❤
That’s an amazing little bit of info and I love 💕 that they are Tongan I’m half ☘️ and half Italian so I do love that Ian is half Irish!!! But Ian is my new ❤️ love
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Can’t wait for tomorrow idol. Thank you braddah for this Aurite…….
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Iams song is ranked #6 right now. Let’s get it to #1! Come on!
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I just love how these musicians from my home state are being seen by more and more people. Spreading aloha. And all thanks to Iam…. Josh has been a fave of mine for years ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and now Iam!!
I like maoli too 😊 think iam mentioned wanting to do country as well, he has an awesome diverse group of artists to be mentored by from hawaii & the homeland. And with his versatile tone & vocals, solo or duet iam has a very ecclectic array of artists to collab with. 💙💙
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Josh is good, very good ?!
❤❤ 17 years old. His father RODNEY WITH HIM.IAM IS AWESOME, THERE Isn't A SONG HE CANT SING !! I LOVE IAM ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
IAM TONGI THE BEST ❤❤❤❤❤
Josh's voice is more rich but Ian's voice is pure...I cry when I hear Ian. I feel his hurt, his passion.
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O yes! Josh Tatofi is the best! Hawai’i has LOTS of talent, especially in music.
And Iam has a similar type of voice. Let’s go Hawai’i!💕💕💕
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I never heard of Josh Tatofi before but after seeing this video, I am a fan! His voice is like butter. I also enjoyed Iam’s version and the fact that he is so young but still managed to kill it shows the talent that we are seeing now.
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Never heard of Josh Tatofi.Great voice I am certainly a fan of both IAM sings just as beautifully
Josh’s’ voice amazing. What a voice.
Also, josh tatofi is just amazing. As is Braddah IZ and Iam. Each of these gifted men in a league of their own. Love them all.
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I gave every vote
In every show for Tongi he is a heart string snatcher I just smile every time I hear him sing
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❤❤❤TEAM IAM TONGI ALLL THE WAYYYYY
I'M A MASSIVE FAN OF BOTH
JOSH SINGS PULENA WHICH HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE 😍 SONG OF HIS FOR YEARS❤
HOWEVER IAM'S SINGLE AND A FEW OF HIS OTHER PERFORMANCES REALLY CHILL ME TO MY CORE, CHICKEN SKIN N MADE ME CRY UGLY 😢 REALLY STIRRED MY SOUL
NAH ABSOLUTELY 💯 AGREE THEY NOTH TOOOO FREAKING AWESOME
Pualena is not Josh's song it done by a Tongan dude Named Vika that's the original singer
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Josh is such a humble mellow guy. He gives so much to the community. He’s a seasoned favorite in da islands. I can totally see him taking our remarkable teenager Iam under his wing and supporting him in any and every way. When you’ve been thrust into the world 🌎 wide spotlight, there’s a lot to navigate. We want all the best for these two sons of da islands 💕. Much love.
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I don't think IAM needs anyone help. He was even better on AI then when this was made
Thank you for YOU! I am in awe of your willingness to share your vulnerability without reservation. In a world where young men are often held to a standard that suggests they should not show emotions, you’re blazing a trail that promotes the very opposite! Much Love!
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I really love the way iam sings❤️we love him here in 🇵🇭🥰❤️
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The “note flexing” you were asking the name of here 6:18 is called vibrato. Sounds fantastic.
Love both of those brothers
Music!!!! Iam’s participation has really put a great spotlight on Island music and all of the island artist should be thanking him for that 🥰
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I love your show
.. my boy is Iam Tongi..I am from Hawai'i....
Māhalo for your show❤
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I just love that young man,you got this Tongi
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I feel like iam is an in between of iz & josh tatofi in iam's unique way. All 3 gentlemen are spectacular artists in their own sweet unique way💙💙
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You gotta love the Aaron Neville impersonation that Josh pulled right there. Josh’s vocals is sultry and buttery. Alohaz from Kona Hi🤙🏽
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Iz is smiling down on both Iam and Josh. Their similar to Iz because they sing from the heart.
Hawaii is proud of them.
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Thank you for your support with Iam we all love him! Regardless if I’m from Hawaii, I would still love him even if I wasn’t from there. This video was when he was younger his voice has matured since then
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Thank you all your support and Iam Tonji videos! Your reactions are priceless!
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Dude! I'm happy you discovered another one of Hawaii's great musicians. Keep going...you'll see what the Hawaiian music scene is all about. No joke, Josh is a BEAST. P. S. Those "whisper notes" are called a Trailing Vibrato...
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I agree. His voice is becoming seasoned now. Iam doesn't have the life experience of Josh. I agree that Josh's version had more at that point. Would love to hear another version from Iam. Thanks.
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Brudda IZ, Tatofi, and now Iam ... just glad the legacy is being carried on. Progression .. we are lucky !!
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Thank you so much for this video ❤ As you already said "I love them both" Sending love from Germany and keeping my fingers crossed for Iam tonight. Love Anna😊❤
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American idol will be on a next level of Iam Tongi win tomorrow ❤❤dreams are free
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THANK YOU for introducing me to Josh - I loved that!! Apart from his greater years of experience over Iam, since Ian's cover he's had invaluable experience on American Idol, including excellent voice coaches, so he's improved SO much. Would love to see him and Josh collaborate on this song, one of my favourites.
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Thank you for appreciating and embracing our local culture. Much Aloha!
Your reactions are always so pure and genuine. We can see your heart and joy and there's just something so fun to see you fall in love with music that we love too. Mahalo for letting us join in and follow your journey.
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Beautiful amazing voice. Hey. I could listen to this all day and night. Sing me to sleep. Deloris. Lake Cumberland KY
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I love the harmony between Iam and his Dad. I love Iam singing this beautiful song! Josh was awesome as well
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Sooooooo Soulful and Beautiful! Nothing like a father playing a large park in his son's success and grooming! Lovely as always!
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Man he gives me chills
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No one can compete with Iam
Wonderful to see Iam and His Dad captured singing this song! ❤ ❤
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Daddy knew his son was a STAR and God said , son you will be with me soon , so sing with him and show him his strengths and talents and give him all your love , you will be deep in his heart and for always be there on his BEAUTIFUL journey of music for ALL too hear !! Sending all my love 😘
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It’s something about Iam voice no one can match. But they both good
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You are just a joy to behold. your eyes say it all. Couldn't concentrate on those musicians. love that song.
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Love this song! Plus, being a Tennessean, it’s special to me! ❤ both versions are great! I think I prefer young Iam’s version best though! 😊
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Wow he sounds awesome
I love his version.❤
I totally agree with your analogy of their voices Josh's voice sounded so matured while Iam sounded much younger (youthful) as you described it. Thank you for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Your a beautiful soul, glad to be here. Knowing your a believer, love you even more
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both have such soulful voices...
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Like you say Iam is probably only 16/17 and growing, beautiful singing with his dad Rodney and your right Twur he is maturing, I cannot compare them...There is no comparison for me to make except they are both fantastic according to where they are both at...both magnificent vocalists...
Love seeing his dad, Gregory, there with Iam adding his beautiful harmonies.
Who is Gregory? His daddy's name is Rodney. 🤙🤙
Who's Gregory ?
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Sorry, Iam's dad is Rodney.
He is having a blast and so are the top 5 who all got contracts and Iam, is leading the pack with a smile on his face to light up the world. That bunch of kids are on fire with talent. Iam just makes me happy and calms my soul. What a wonderful gift this young man is. Thank you for posting this. Beautiful voices together. Wow, Iam is getting to sing with the best. Awesome
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old school voices! I love this type of singing with Soul! Very rare!
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Love what you are doing. My dad and uncles where all local, only known musicians way before the internet and no doubts had they had a platform like yours thier life's would have been different.
I love Iam, and what you are doing for him is amazing.
Love and Respect brother.
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I really enjoyed both versions. I can't choose one over the other, because they are both great in their own way.
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Today is the day!!! Let's all vote for Iam for the win!
Thank you for your videos and continued love and support for Iam. ❤
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Iam Tongi è un grande poeta della canzone melodica... Va subito in profondità dell'animo e ti cattura la vita ed i sentimenti più reconditi. È un grande!
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Love them both! Josh is awesome too his falcetto notes. Iam has opened a whole new world for you, as you explore the Hawaiian Music culture.
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As much as I love Iam - then and now - the winner of this sing off is not even in question, at least for me!! WOW!!!
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So excited to see/hear him sing tomorrow grand finale!!!! ♥️
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Truly, Josh voice already mature, Tongi's voice is still progressing and is yet to reach his peak.
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You’re amazing. Always so genuine and happy to see others succeed. That’s so rare these days. You’re a ray of sunshine, my dude 😉
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I agree with you hold heartedly . There has been much growth for Iam .
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Thank you Iam, you have opened a new sound that I enjoy. these guys can sing can't wait to purchase their music.
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ALOHA!! MY BRUHDAH KEEP SPREADING THE ALOHA!!! THE WORLD NEEDS IT RIGHT NOW
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This is my favourite song by Iam, he's really good with this style, he will get better as he ages! I love this!
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Tennessee Whiskey is one of my favorites. Josh you sing this better than anyone you are better than the original. No one will do it better than you congratulations to you. IAm you warm my heart. I will follow you, congrats and the best of everything
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OMG I've never heard of him!! Thank you for sharing❤️ I love your channel
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Josh, Brudda Iz,, Iam.....one commonality......they all got some sweet, sweet voices! .... and they so mellow dudes!...reflected in their music.
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Just beautiful. Amazing and touching renditions. Both versions are just stunning...
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Mahalo. Your smile is so contagious. Thank you for sharing
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True story. Iz is completely different. If you want grass roots Hawaiian music Iz is on a league of his own. To me he’s the best. He has more than twenty year of amazing music
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Hey Iam, love you so much. I’ve wrote several times, I’m the old lady from North Carolina. This is such a beautiful sweet song I listen to you every morning and every night because you soothing voice takes away the pain I have to live with. I saw one of your videos where you were taking song request. My favorite church song i harmonized with my aunt was “I come to the Garden Alone”. If you read this could you make a video singing it. It would bring back wonderful memories. The video of you playing your ukulele and singing when you were about 8 or 9 was so amazing. You had that special something that makes people just stop and listen. That is what your daddy seen way back then and that’s why he kept pushing you year after year because he knew you could heal broken hearts and souls and you do. God Bless you and your family. Love Patti McGuire
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Love 💕 your reactions 😊Love Iam 😊
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My first time hearing Josh. He made that guitar talk. Voice is incredible. ❤❤
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This is so awesome I love this song and I am from Tennessee ❤❤❤
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I love Iam's tone of voice, It has a calming effect, likes you are in an amaca swiftly swaying you down to sleep a kind of slumber.❤
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Another great reaction!❤ so excited for the finale!
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Father and son singing together is so beautiful. Iam is used to having his father sing with him at home and I can understand why Iam did not want to sing again! I am glad that His mother couches Iam with love to not give up singing! Iam father prepared him for The American Idol!
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Never heard of Josh before & he’s very talented. One of my favorite songs. Iam is just starting out & I’m so proud of him! I like how you said he’s voice is different now.. it definitely is. Two talented singers & musicians..fun to listen to both. It’s 4:19 am & just discovered your site tonight. Thank you. 😌
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Iam was 15 when the Tennessee Whiskey was filmed. that’s his precious dad next to him who passed away three years ago Josh and him are not at all alike except that they would be brilliant together and I am sure they are fans of one another now that Josh knows who Iam is.
I was blessed to be in Hawaii to see IZ, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole SING. countless times and his love for his homeland in Hawaii and also he was pure Hawaiian very rare, I have never seen anybody else in embody his spirit🙏🏼♥️😇🌎🌺
Iam already stated in one of his interviews that Josh is one of those people that he looks up to in the music world.
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You show so much love and enthusiastic in your reactions. ❤❤❤ I'm sold....
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I agree with your vote. Iam will get to another level as he develops more of his voice and life experience. Love Josh’s music. Vote for Iam on American Idol
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Josh Tatofi is like the Tongan Luther Vandross lol music runs in his blood. He is the son of one of the Kapenas group member. Kapena sang Blue darling, Dont say goodbye etc
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Iam is naturally real, he doesn't need all that to be real he's real 💯
Aloha man, hope you're having a beautiful day 💯 to me I really can't compare the two cause they both got their own style way of singing. I like em both, as well as IZ. Till then keep up the good work👍and I can't wait for tomorrow " American Idol " gooo Team Tongi 🔥💯🙏😃 cheeeeee huuuu, yessssah 😃🔥💯♥️🤙
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Iam and his Father harmonized so beautifully.
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Iam sing it lovely....he got only his guitar 🎸 but he sang sooo good 🤙👍🤙👍
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Great voice sing a lot. You won't go wrong. Amazing Deloris love love love this
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You're spot on from beginning to end. Both videos are completely different and i enjoyed them both. There may be some songs that Iam cant do or may not want to sing just because those were sung between him and his dad. Time will tell though....just grateful that I got to hear Iam sing monsters and your video was one i saw first. No matter what happens from this point on, Iam will never know how many he truly touched deep inside when he sang monsters. Everything else he has sang is just the best. My goodness how he has grown....we all have and its because of that audition by Iam Tongi!!!
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Josh tatofi is very smooth very seasoned a true poly gem. A voice that always can be serenaded with 🥴
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Oh so amazing i love it 💕💕💕💕💕
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I listen to Iam every day thanks.
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Tomorrow is gonna be PandemonIAM!
I see what you did there, and I LOVE IT!!!!!!
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@@errolsteadfast Thank you! I have been enjoying your reactions. Thank you.
These Tongan's are straight taking me to church!
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He slay every note love his vocals ❤
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Yes sir ☺️ thank you beautiful beings you all save me life💐💐 much Aroha
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