Watch Talakai's Blind Audition:
Song: "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith
Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkq9vDBV7nE
Talakai grew up with his grandparents. After his grandpa passed away when Talakai was 10, Talakai was repeatedly abused, ran away and found a shelter in Sacramento with the help of other individuals who were homeless. The shelter contacted Child Protective Services, which began a long journey into foster care. After many years of potential forever homes, Talakai’s friend’s mom eventually adopted him. He currently lives in Yuba City but works in Sacramento at the Tower Cafe on Broadway.
Talakai is also a songwriter and would love to focus more on his music. He's on John Legend's team on The Voice.