1. Kali Uchis's accolades include a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and five nominations for a Latin Grammy Award.
33 Facts About Kali Uchis
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Kali Uchis signed with Virgin EMI Records to release her debut studio album Isolation, which peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 and saw widespread acclaim.
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Kali Uchis then signed with Interscope Records to release her second studio album and first Spanish-language project, Sin Miedo.
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Kali Uchis's parents met during the late 1980s, and her father moved back to Colombia when Uchis was in high school.
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Kali Uchis subsequently spent summers in Colombia with her father, uncles, and aunts.
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Kali Uchis participated in a jazz band, and graduated from Alexandria City High School.
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Kali Uchis often skipped class to spend time at the photo lab, making experimental short films.
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Kali Uchis wrote poetry and did not initially intend to sing, being more interested in directing films than being in the spotlight.
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Kali Uchis was given the nickname "Karluchis" and she would later modify to be used as "Kali Uchis".
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Shortly after graduating, Uchis released her debut mixtape, Drunken Babble, on August 1,2012.
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In February 2015, Kali Uchis released her debut EP Por Vida for free download on her official website, and later on iTunes.
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Kali Uchis embarked on her first tour during October 2015 with Leon Bridges, touring through the United States and parts of Canada.
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Kali Uchis then released "Nuestro Planeta", featuring Reykon, as the second single from the album, on August 25,2017.
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In October 2017, Kali Uchis was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year for "El Ratico", her collaboration with Colombian musician Juanes.
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Kali Uchis supported Lana Del Rey on select North American arena dates of her world tour, the LA to the Moon Tour, from January 15 to February 16,2018.
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In December 2019, Kali Uchis released "Solita", originally planned to be the lead single of her upcoming second studio album, it was later excluded from the final tracklist.
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April 24,2020, Kali Uchis released an extended play titled To Feel Alive.
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On February 27,2020, Kali Uchis appeared in Thundercat's music video for "Dragonball Durag".
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On June 18,2021, her boyfriend Don Toliver released a collaboration with Kali Uchis titled "Drugs N Hella Melodies", which was issued as the second single from Toliver's second studio album, Life of a Don.
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On September 29,2021, Kali Uchis released the single "Fue Mejor" with SZA.
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On January 19,2023, Kali Uchis released the song "I Wish You Roses", alongside a music video, as the first single for her upcoming album.
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On January 23,2023, Kali Uchis announced her third studio album Red Moon in Venus, which was released on March 3,2023, with an accompanying tour featuring special guest Raye.
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On February 24,2023, Kali Uchis released the song "Moonlight" as the second single for Red Moon in Venus, featuring production credits from Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, and Leon Michels.
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In July 2023, Kali Uchis announced a "new era" for her music, along with a new single titled "Munekita", with Dominican rapper El Alfa and American rapper JT from City Girls, as the first single for her upcoming album.
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On October 11,2023, Kali Uchis announced her fourth studio album, titled Orquideas, which released on January 12,2024, alongside the album's cover art.
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On October 16,2023, Kali Uchis announced the second single, titled "Te Mata", for her upcoming fourth album, released on October 20,2023, alongside the music video.
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On July 31,2024, Kali Uchis announced a follow up to Orquideas, titled Orquideas Parte 2.
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In early 2025, Kali Uchis has been featured in the song "Damn Right" by Jennie from her debut album Ruby, with additional guest appearance by Childish Gambino.
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On March 17,2025, Kali Uchis revealed the title for her upcoming fifth studio album Sincerely, set to be released on May 9,2025.
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Kali Uchis takes influences from Celia Cruz, Salma Hayek, La Lupe, Selena, Shakira and Ivy Queen.
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Kali Uchis is bisexual and has often reflected this in her music and public image.
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In November 2023, Kali Uchis signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire and an end to Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.
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Kali Uchis has been in a relationship with American rapper Don Toliver since 2020.