Kali Uchis

Kali Uchis is an American singer and songwriter born on July 17, 1994. Her career dates back to 2012 with her debut mixtape “Drunken Babble,” and she has grown into a Grammy Award-winning songstress. She is beautiful, fierce, and talented. She has an enviable career, and she’s just warming up. So, join us as we celebrate her birthday!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Karly-Marina Loaiza

Nickname:

Kali Uchis

Birth date:

July 17, 1994

Age:

29

Zodiac Sign:

Cancer

Height:

5' 6"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$5 million

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Background

Kali Uchis, born Karly-Marina Loiza, is an American songbird whose talents and personality have set her apart in the music industry. Uchis was born on July 17, 1994. Her birthplace is Alexandria, Virginia, and she attended T.C. Williams High School. She is of Colombian and English descent. She is also a Cancer by design. She was a rebel and often skipped classes to work on her music cover art. Her attitude got her kicked out by her parents and living in her car for a while.

Uchis graduated high school and released her debut mixtape in August 2012. The mixtape was defined as genre-defying. She collaborated with Snoop Dogg for a song on his mixtape “That’s My Work 3” in 2014 and released her debut E.P., “Por Vida,” in February 2015. This E.P. featured acts like Diplo, Kaytranada, Tyler, the Creator, and BadBadNotGood. By October, Uchis embarked on her first tour through the U.S. and Canada. By April 2018, she released her debut studio album, “Isolation.” She was only getting started. For her collaboration with Daniel Caesar, Uchis got nominated for a Grammy Award for their song, ‘Get You,’ in the Best R&B Performance category in the same year. The songstress went on to collaborate with multiple artists including Mac Miller, for the single, ‘Time,’ which was released posthumously. She released ‘Aqui Yo Mando’ with Rico Nasty, which got previewed on HBO’s “Insecure’ in 2020. Her second studio album came out the same year.

As a talented Colombian musician, Uchis featuring on Kaytranada’s ‘10%’ won her a Grammy for ‘Best Dance Recording in 2021.’ Her second album, “Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios),” reached number 52 on the Billboard 200. Uchis has had a lot of success in the music industry. As a famous singer and songwriter, she shares her life with her friends and family. She has never been married and does not have kids, however, Uchis is in a relationship with rapper and singer Don Toliver.

Career timeline

2012
Her Debut Mixtape

Kali Uchis releases her mixtape, “Drunken Babble.”

2015
Her Debut E.P.

She releases her debut E.P. titled “Por Vida.”

2017
An Award Nomination

Her collaboration with Juanes for the song ‘El Ratico’ earns her a Latin Grammy Award nomination.

2018
Her Debut Studio Album

She drops her debut studio album titled “Isolation.”

2021
Her First Grammy Award

She wins the ‘Best Dance Recording’ Grammy award for featuring on Kaytranada’s song ‘10%.’

Why We Love Kali Uchis

  1. She gives back to her community

    Kali Uchis has contributed to her Colombian hometown by sending relief materials to the residents there. She has a big heart for giving back to her community.

  2. She is talented

    Uchis makes passionate and soulful songs. These songs wouldn’t be as good if she wasn’t talented.

  3. She is beautiful inside and out

    She is kind and has a calming presence about her. She is beautiful inside and outside.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She didn’t want to sing

    Kali Uchis wasn’t interested in being in the spotlight as her initial interest was film directing.

  2. Her nickname came from her dad

    Her father gave her the nickname when she was young.

  3. She enjoys jazz music

    She revealed her earliest musical influences to be Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.

  4. She is bisexual

    She is a proud member of the L.G.B.T.Q. community.

  5. She made her mixtape in two days

    She recorded her debut mixtape in 48 hours with a Yeti mic.

Kali Uchis FAQs

What label is Kali Uchis signed to?

She is signed to Virgin EMI Records and Interscope Records.

Are Kali Uchis and Alexa Demie related?

No, but the pair are friends.

What genre does Kali Uchis sing in?

She sings in R&B, pop, hip-hop, and neo-soul.

Kali Uchis’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024July 17Wednesday
2025July 17Thursday
2026July 17Friday
2027July 17Saturday
2028July 17Monday

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