Kali Uchis Releases New Single About Motherhood, “ILYSMIH”

Kali Uchis is expressing the pain of love…

The 30-year-old Colombian-American Grammy-winning singer/songwriter has released “ILYSMIH,” the second single from her forthcoming Sincerely, album.

Kali UchisDescribed in press materials as one of the first songs Uchis wrote following the birth of her son, “ILYSMIH” closes the 14-track album.

Uchis made the new song with co-producers Dylan Wiggins and Josh Crocker.

“‘ILYSMIH’ is me sharing a piece of my heart with the world,” she said in a statement. “Living a life that is rich in love and inner peace hasn’t come easy. I hope this song will find anyone who needs it.”

Sincerely,—Uchis’ third studio album in as many years, following 2024’s Orquídeas and 2023’s Red Moon in Venus—is out May 9, marking her first release on Capitol Records.

She shared the album’s lead single, “Sunshine & Rain…,” last month.

Kali Uchis Releases New Single “I Wish You Roses”

Everything’s coming up roses for Kali Uchis

The 28-year-old Colombian American genre-blending singer/songwriter has released her latest single “I Wish You Roses,” along with the track’s music video.

Kali UchisProduced by Dylan Wiggins and Josh Crocker, the new single follows Uchis’ recent songs “La Única” and “No Hay Ley.”

“This song is about being able to release people with love. It could be a friend, a lover, or someone else, but the point is to celebrate releasing people from your life without being resentful or bitter,” says Uchis about the single.

The single showcases Uchis’ power as a hook creator; her ability to conjure lush choruses and sing them with verve and tenacity nods to the artist stepping more into the mainstream this year.

Uchis released her studio album, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞, in 2020.

She’s set to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April.