Karly Marina Loaiza (born July 17, 1994), known professionally as Kali Uchis (/ˈuːtʃis/ OO-cheess), is an American singer and songwriter. She has received a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and five nominations for a Latin Grammy Award. After releasing her debut mixtape "Drunken Babble" (2012), Uchis gained recognition with her debut extended play "Por Vida" (2015). She signed with Virgin EMI Records and released her debut studio album "Isolation" (2018), which peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim. She later signed with Interscope Records and released her second studio album and first Spanish-language project, "Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)" (2020), which included the single "Telepatía". The song gained popularity on TikTok, marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 25, and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her third studio album, "Red Moon in Venus" (2023), peaked at number four on the Billboard 200. Her fourth and fifth studio albums, "Orquídeas" (2024) and "Sincerely" (2025), both reached number two on the chart. As of 2026, Uchis has sold over 29 million certified units in the United States across albums and songs. Uchis was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Her father is Colombian and her mother was American. She is the youngest of five children. She spent part of her upbringing in Pereira, Colombia, and summers with her father and extended family. During high school, she learned piano and saxophone, participated in a jazz band, and graduated from Alexandria City High School. She also developed an interest in photography and experimental short films, creating mixtape cover art and eventually writing songs that appeared on "Drunken Babble". She initially focused on poetry and filmmaking before pursuing a music career. In 2012, shortly after graduating, Uchis released "Drunken Babble", noted for influences from doo-wop, reggae, and early 2000s R&B. In 2014, she collaborated with Snoop Dogg on "On Edge" from his mixtape "That's My Work 3". In February 2015, she released "Por Vida" with production from Diplo, Tyler, the Creator, Kaytranada, and BadBadNotGood. Later that year, she toured with Leon Bridges across the United States and parts of Canada. In 2017, she featured on Gorillaz's album "Humanz" on tracks including "She's My Collar" and its Spanish version. She released "Tyrant" featuring Jorja Smith as the lead single from her debut studio album and announced her first headlining tour. Later singles included "Nuestro Planeta" with Reykon. Uchis received nominations for a Latin Grammy Award for "El Ratico" with Juanes and a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance for "Get You" with Daniel Caesar. In 2018, Uchis supported Lana Del Rey on select North American dates of the LA to the Moon Tour. Singles from "Isolation" included "After the Storm" featuring Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins, and "Just a Stranger" featuring Steve Lacy. "Isolation" was released on April 6, 2018, and received critical acclaim. From 2019 to 2021, Uchis released "To Feel Alive", an EP recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, and collaborated with Free Nationals, Mac Miller, Kaytranada, and Little Dragon. Her second studio album, "Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)" (2020), featured singles "Aquí Yo Mando" with Rico Nasty, "La Luz" with Jhay Cortez, and "Te Pongo Mal (Préndelo)" with Jowell & Randy. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums Chart. "Telepatía" gained viral attention on TikTok and reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, boosting the album’s position on the Billboard 200. She also collaborated with Don Toliver on "Drugs N Hella Melodies" and with SZA on "Fue Mejor". In 2022 and 2023, Uchis announced her third and fourth studio albums. She released singles including "No Hay Ley", "I Wish You Roses", and "Moonlight", leading up to "Red Moon in Venus" (2023). She toured in support of the album with Raye as a special guest and collaborated with Don Toliver on "4 Me". In 2023, she released "Muñekita" with El Alfa and JT from City Girls and collaborated on "Me tengo que ir" from Karol G’s album "Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)". Her fourth studio album, "Orquídeas", was released on January 12, 2024, followed by "Orquídeas Parte 2" in August 2024. She also launched a self-care line called "homebody by Uchis". In 2025, Uchis was featured on Jennie’s single "Damn Right" with Childish Gambino. Her fifth studio album, "Sincerely", was released on May 9, 2025, with singles "Sunshine & Rain…" and "ILYSMIH". The deluxe edition, "Sincerely: P.S.", was released on October 3, 2025. Later that year, she released the single "Muévelo", originally from "Orquídeas". Studio albums Isolation (2018) Sin Miedo (Del Amor y Otros Demonios) (2020) Red Moon in Venus (2023) Orquídeas (2024) Sincerely (2025)