Ajii's Emotionally Charged Performance of 'Lose Control' by Teddy Swims - American Idol 2024

Ajii's co-worker Claire heard him singing and encouraged him to audition for American Idol. This Brooklyn-based musician takes on Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" in hopes of making his Pakistani parents even more proud of their son!

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.

[TeddySwims]

LETS GO AJII !!! I'm so honored!!

[EdwardsNH]

Love how he gave props to piano man! Most people are so in their own heads that they don't bother, but this guy show's proper appreciation to his accompaniment, so I give extra props to him.

[neilosbeverly]

Lionel Richie is emotionally invested with fatherly love BEFORE they open their mouths to sing. Hence the Halliluia of relief

[乂]

Amazing voice filled with soul and emotion, he's a true star! Let's go Ajii!

[michaelstrahan.]

His mouth shaking at 4:04 - all those emotions and nerves! Bless him.

[michaelstrahan.]

WOWWW!! This man HAS it!! I love his quirkiness and how is authentically himself. His parents did a great job raising this young man.

[irh]

Wow amazing to see a Pakistani American brother doing this with the support of his family. 👏

[Praben]

When I saw his lips trembling with emotion listening to the judges, I can absolutely feel his feeling. Goosebumps

[singtorres]

This song is a banger and the guy just owned it. Great performance 👏

[chadspencer]

Teddy Swims has become such a big influence of today’s music. His music is amazing. This young man did a great job. This is a very difficult song to sing. Super good jog.

[conishkee]

Ajii blew me away with his soulful voice. This guy can SING!!

[babyjoe_]

You can tell already he’s a People’s Person!?
Love his Spirit!! 🙌🏼

[World_of_Drama]

He didn't play around, his voice struck right into my bones.
👏👏👏👏👏

[mrs.c]

Diamond in the rough indeed. This is going to be an amazing journey. Thank you Ms Claire for encouraging him to share that gift

[attitune]

So much texture, tone, raw emotion, and soul in his voice. Love it.

[davidhill]

He’s Pakistani-American. If he wins, he’ll deserve the win.

[jenniferjaquez]

It warmed my heart seeing the love his parents have for him & the love he has for them. It was only for a quick min but the love that was displayed spoke volumes. You can tell they created a safe space for him in their presence. And then his voice?!? A true gift from God. It was a blessing to have been able to witness such a gift. This is only the beginning for him. Congratulations Ajii!! 🎉

[AJ_bk]

That’s my cousin ❤❤❤❤❤❤ love you bro we are proud of you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[HeroShades]

He is amazing! He's got a strong and soulful tone and his runs were fantastic. He could go really far if he keeps singing like that and picking the right songs. This is one of my favorite songs.

[LysiaJ]

Hearing him sing brought me to tears 😭.
Let's go Ajii!!!!