Kali Uchis is an American singer and songwriter. After releasing her debut mixtape Drunken Babble, she gained recognition for her debut extended play, Por Vida. She 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. She then signed with Interscope Records to release her second studio album and first Spanish-language project, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios). It spawned the single “Telepatía”, which first gained virality on TikTok and marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 25, also receiving double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Uchis was featured on Kaytranada’s 2019 single “10%”, which won Best Dance/Electronic Recording at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Her other accolades include an American Music Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and five nominations for a Latin Grammy Award.
Birth Name
Karly Marina Loaiza
Nickname
Kali Uchis
Profession
Singer and Songwriter
Genre
R&B, Neo Soul, Latin
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Virgin EMI, Interscope, Geffen, Capitol
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Kali Uchis was born on the 17th of July 1994, in Alexandria, Virginia, United States.
Age
She’s currently 30 years old.
Sun Sign
Cancer
Ethnicity
Mixed
Religion
Christianity
Education
Kali attended Alexandria City High School.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Committed
Boyfriend / Spouse
Kali Uchis has dated –
- Don Toliver – Since 2020, Uchis and rapper Don Toliver have been in a relationship. In January 2024, They announced they were pregnant via a music video together. In March 2024, They welcomed their son.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 6¼ inches
- In centimeters – 168 cm
- In meters – 1.68 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 56 kg
- In Pounds – 124 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-24-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 33B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Kali became known as a Multi-faceted artist who handles much of the creative direction in her music: designing cover art, directing music videos, and tailoring 60s-chic/90s-urban style to fit her perfectly. In 2015, She released her first studio project called Por Vida featuring Tyler the Creator, Kaytranada, and others. In 2021, the singer received the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for her song “10%” (with Kaytranada). She has procured features for Vogue, FADER Magazine, Billboard, and others.
Singing Debut
On August 1, 2012, Uchis released her debut mixtape, Drunken Babble. The mixtape was described as “genre-defying”, noted for its influences from doo-wop, reggae and early 2000s R&B.
Kali Uchis Net worth
Kali Uchis has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook– Kali Uchis
- Instagram – kaliuchis
- Twitter – Kali Uchis
- YouTube Channel – Kali Uchis
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kali Uchis
- Uchis was born Karly-Marina Loaiza. She was born in Virginia, raised in Colombia, and later resided in Los Angeles, California.
- She was a poet in her youth and played the saxophone in a jazz band during high school. She did mixed media collaging art and video editing/directing for work in her late teens.
- In 2012, Kali started her singing journey and released her debut mixtape, “Drunken Babble,” which received mixed reviews.
- She worked with Snoop Doog on his mixtape “That’s My Work 3.” She then released her first-ever EP, “Por Vida.” The EP was a commercial and ranked top in several music rating charts around the world.
- Following her early popularity, in 2016, Kali released her first studio album, “Isolation,” which received positive reviews and received gold certification from the RIAA. The album was a global hit and also ranked 7th in the UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts and 32nd on the US Billboard 200.
- Her third studio album, Red Moon in Venus peaked at number four on the Billboard 200, while her fourth album and second Spanish-language project, Orquídeas, peaked at number two.
- Apart from this, she has released numerous award-winning albums, eps, and songs, including Red Moon in Venus, Orquídeas, To Feel Alive, Loner, Tirano, Just a Stranger, Telepatia, Moonlight, La Unica, Te Mata, Labios Mordidos, Never Be Yours, and others.
