Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis on selling out shows and setting intentions

ABC News’ Rocsi Diaz spoke with singer-songwriter Kali Uchis on her genre-bending songs, how her Colombian roots influence her music and how she sets her intentions as a bilingual artist.
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[@lvnda00]

I discovered Kali Uchis literally in 5th grade. I’m gonna be a junior in highschool now and it’s been so amazing to see her grow

[@peterfart]

Me too but I was in 4th

[@bitchwrld7883]

same but 3rd grade cz my sister listened to her all the time

[@rogerzambranomusic]

I was 3 when I discovered her.

[@Beautyymark]

I was still in the womb when I discovered hee

[@ground1941]

i was on my way to my mothers uterus when i discovered her 😍😍😍

[@taykhamilton]

I’m so proud of her. Been with her for years and it’s such a pleasure to watch her grow in her artistry and now be as respected as she is. She truly deserves it.

[@jennifermarca7119]

I love how authentic she is!

[@hawj1212]

meaning - like every other dominican chic

[@hawj1212]

love how hard the host was trying to relate tho 😂😂😂

[@jennifermarca7119]

Who is Dominic?

[@ac9184]

@@hawj1212 huh? Are u dumb she’s not Dominican

[@mx_moi1964]

@@hawj1212she isn’t Dominican

[@kestondeleon9145]

I was at a friends house for a party in Santo Domingo and I put on Your Teeth in My Neck, no one knew that song or who was singing but some said the voice sounded familiar. Then I played Telepatía, everyone started singing “ahhh esta es ella” and started playing her other Spanish songs. She definitely has the two language market on lock 🔒

[@AlexaLikes]

I am happy for her. I remember watching an old video where she said she lived out her car. She's not an overnight sensation, she has worked hard for years.

[@Josephhearth_]

She’s a Colombian masterpiece, I’m so proud of her for letting our country up there 🇨🇴🫶🏼

[@boxinggoat3766]

Good job Colombia… Mexico applauds y’all! 🇲🇽🤝🇨🇴

[@pabloescobarschanclas]

up where, exactly? also what about shakira, j balvin, maluma lmao

[@SardineNipplesXX]

@@pabloescobarschanclasyour thinking skills have left the chat lmao

[@allexxo_]

@@pabloescobarschanclas acquire some brain cells

[@johndough4681]

"Letting" your country up there???😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nix3081]

Kali Uchis, always so calm and chill. I have so much love for her, her music is so enchantingly beautiful ☺️

[@candydreams7306]

I stumbled on her about 10 years ago with Never Be Yours. I was entranced. I absolutely love this for her!

[@telugoe]

Ugh, I love her so much. I follow her since 2015, when KZbin unexpectedly showed me her first single Melting and it had like 120 views at the time. It was love at first listen. I remember showing her music to all my friends and promoting her on social media. I wanted her so much to get famous so I could finally watch her live. AND I DID. I got to see her this year in Colombia and I couldn't be prouder of all that she's become. What an ICON.

[@leonardoreyes485]

The blonde hair was everything :,)

[@EliBelcherBeatbyeli]

She’s so intelligent and down to earth I have so much respect for her ❤

[@nachonic100]

I saw her in Chile, by far the best day of my life, no doubt. thank u kali for staying truth to yourself, love you from Chileee🇨🇱🫰🏻

[@andreasmauna1445]

Same for me, waiting for her since 2016 when I first listened "Por Vida". Edité un supercut del concierto (porque lo había grabado completo antes, pero quedé lejos), te dejo el link por si no lo has visto kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZCbdGaJhKmEY5Y 🙌🙂

[@nachonic100]

@@andreasmauna1445 omg me lo vi entero hoy, insuperable❤️‍🔥

[@andreasmauna1445]

@@nachonic100 Qué bacán que te gustó como quedó 🙌🏼💚😌 Espero que mucha gente más lo vea, y si pudieras compartirlo te lo agradecería mucho! ✨🙌🏼🙂

[@brinapatelwriter]

I love that she’s having her moment! 🌹♥️🙌🏽 She truly deserves it & I’m awestruck by how her music can carry me into another dimension.

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

I love her energy tbh. She’s so chill and authentic and I love her music so much. I’m proud of everything she’s accomplished

[@MarielleMorris]

can we talk about how respectful the interviewer is the way she makes it a point to pronounce names and places properly and showing so much respect for her as a performer.i 'm assuming she's hispanic herself but just wow.

[@latenitecries4146]

I remember being at the music festival 6 years ago (Life Is Beautiful) and running around the festival grounds and coming across the stage with Kali Uchis and being mesmerized by her performance. Fan ever since!

[@evelynneleven]

Happy for her recognition. We’re the same age and when I was 16 I was obsessed with finding artists on SoundCloud. I speak Spanish and naturally gravitated to her music. I found her on SoundCloud and never stopped listening.

[@juandavidgutierrez10]

This makes me so proud as a Colombian. I started following Kali back in 2017. I was fascinated by this new artist and I am so happy to see her grow. I love you Kali!

[@tsdifferent]

Damn, they didn’t even mention her Por Vida album. That’s my favorite album by her and that’s the album that introduced me to her.

[@FutureBillionaire1111]

This lady had me from the first time I've heard her! She definitely has a magical voice!

[@bluesteye33]

She’s quiet and soft spoken but very intelligent and holds her own!

[@user-mb8rf7qk5q]

She’s everything. Been on her since WAYYYY back, she’s brought so much to my life with her music. It’s all so beautiful

[@user-gy4hf4fy1q]

I love Kali so much. I first heard her music 6 years ago and I’m so happy for all the success and growth she has made. Te amo Kali 🫶🏼

[@ATLSTLCurls]

I love this lady! I stumbled upon her music a few years back. 🥰🤗💯

[@MRJLS15]

She so sweet and humble

[@BeingTiffany]

I saw her, on night 1 at radio city and she was amazingggg! Truly one of my favorite concerts I've been to and I've seen her live 3 times!

[@chels6991]

This was a really great interview. I grew up watching Rocsi on 106 and to see her interview Kali is so cool. Been rocking with Kali for years. I’m looking forward to her second album later this year!

[@JDDPP]

I knew I had seen her before just could not remember where

[@1988remixx]

I kept hearing about her & then got hooked off “Blue”. I love that song!

[@boxinggoat3766]

Another Latin doing big things. It’s a very exciting time to be Latino! ✊🏽

[@camilacolette]

so proud of my girl 💕 i remember when i first discovered her 3-4 years ago, now she’s become so popular 🥹 my dream came true 3 weeks ago when i saw her at the miami concert, I LOVE HERRRR 💖💖💖

[@layla966]

i discovered kali back in 2015 ish when my brother would play it for me to sleep, her voice was so calming and peaceful. since then when i got a tablet in elementary i’ve been hooked 😭 now i’m sophomore in hs. her music has helped me a lot throughout the years building my confidence. finally got to see her live couple weeks ago. love you kali, you have truely helped me glad i got to grow up with you!

[@veronicarodriguez3782]

I love her lil cancer self ❤ she’s so humble and genuine and sweet natured. I hope all her dreams come true 🥹😊

[@pita3908]

her style her music is out of the box!.. she managed to fuse together her culture and mainstream in here music, she a star.

[@neptunes_oeuvre]

really enjoyed the energy that this interviewer brought !

[@TheMostDivine]

yea kali goddess queen beautiful angel 💎

[@AA-qb7ni]

What a sweetheart ❤ So proud of her and her success!!

[@RAL15]

Just downloaded all her album and going to listen to all.. she’s amazing and the way she expresses herself WOW!! I applaud 👏 her

[@carlosss298]

so happy to see her constantly stay true to her self 🎀

[@dontlookatme5278]

I'm so proud of kali!!!!!

[@mle6501]

She seems so humble and down to earth. She’s gorgeous, intelligent and multi-talented! I wish her all the success!!!

[@Flowerdevotee]

The Queen! Her soul heals the world 💃🏽‼️🫶🏼

[@Toryb168]

Kali is great and all but it’s important to note that she heavenly edits her body on social media … so any young girls comparing yourselves to her note that. Plus she has also had many expensive cosmetic procedures to look that beautiful

[@meow-rh5to]

She doesn’t have to talk about what she has chosen to do with HER body wtf

[@Toryb168]

@@meow-rh5to I agree but it’s still important to make young girls know this before they start comparing themselves to her

[@christinepena6506]

Brilliant and original.... Proud to be Colombian!

[@erikaherrera121]

Finally! I’ve been listening to her for years and I always wondered when she was going to blow up! Well, her time has come to shine like the star that she is 😊❤

[@Michael-oq2oq]

May GOD always be with her💝🙏

[@bluesteye33]

Good interview Rocsi, you’ve come a long way as well!

[@lalucy3495]

I remember seeing her in the cover of LA weekly and knew she was going to be a star. I love you Kali! ❤️‍🔥

[@aureliogaleano8688]

Cada día que pasa nuestra paisana Pereira es más reconocida por su trabajo musical. Grande Kali Uchis. Saludos desde Pereira

[@Princesspandapop]

Great! Love her and cannot wait to see more! ❤❤❤❤

[@Joyce846]

Love this for Rocsi!! Good for her

[@jktech1982]

I never thought she was that shy. She's a monster on stage.

[@Joyce846]

Kali is everything ❤❤

[@MsLisaLisa89]

I just realized that the journalist is Rocsi. I remember her from 106 & park.

[@kikibara1]

Omg i didnt realize!

[@alishag1662]

I adore Kali, but Rosci is so captivating. Very authentic! Congrats

[@ilmatt00]

My heart feels full with her work. It has been there for me during lots of periods of growth. I am part the woman I am because of Kali

[@alejandroortega5133]

Such a beautiful profile of la Uchis! Loved this!!

[@Bunnybuns420]

I love her! I’m so proud of you Kali!🖤💗🎀

[@wheatbread2002]

I love Kali. She's from NoVA and went to my rival high school. But shout out to Roxy Diaz. She came a long way from 106 and Park! She is very polished now.

[@aleqrobinson2876]

My bf and I went to her show in Philly and she was AMAZING. That show was magical 🎉

[@mcp0y3]

I love love the latina interviewer!! Wonderful interview!

[@Chris-fe1kx]

i went to see her in her last tour ❤ a beautiful soul. Love her!!

[@LashMyVision]

She’s just so perfect 🥹😍😍

[@Loki-te8yr]

Im so amazed and glad for kali

[@maritza5978]

Amazing artist!! 🥳💖

[@TobinOsusky]

pura vida!! benediciones Kali Uchis!!!

[@PJVist]

She is so authentic and true to her roots. That’s what a lot of artists missing

[@Vasquedana]

KALI UCHIS IS GETTING NOTICED FINALLY

[@goldfinger1970]

When I first heard ‘Telepatia’ and saw her name, I thought she was Asian. I am such a huge fan now, and bummed I won’t be able to see her live this tour. I can’t wait to see her evolve, reinvent herself, blossom, hopefully collaborate, and become more seasoned artist. She’s the one to watch!

[@JDDPP]

She is so chill

[@kairandias]

such an icon. love u kali!!!

[@feaww5085]

this was a great interview! kudos to the interviewer

[@JoYiSgUiTaR]

Ever since her song “After the Storm”, I’ve been a huge fan

[@larissa8942]

the interviewer calling her our for changing the setlist got me bro😭

[@crystally11]

So proud of her!! I love her

[@jenniferhall.]

LOVE YOU, KALI! You are a wonderful role-model for girls and women of all ages, everywhere, with your great strength and humilty, humor and grace, you continue to amaze and inspire me.

[@thomashiasmoultrie72]

Hello Kali I been listening to your music for a while now love you.

[@ilseharo209]

I’m still sad I couldn’t go see her in San Francisco 😢 her tickets were expensive but I’m glad to see her go mainstream now

[@gisselleandrea1268]

I discovered her 5 years ago but I never knew people knew her since elementary lol proud of her success 💙

[@jkstubbington]

This young lady knows herself and is very connected. Love her! The stars are hers!

[@downtoearth6962]

Go Kali Go!!!❤

[@pickler357]

Never sleep on artist from the DMV. Proud daughter of Alexandria, VA and I am sooooo proud she has made it this far in her career. Love this lady and her music..

[@ayysweetstea9339]

Interesting hearing about artists I haven't heard of. She seems cool.

[@kesfatih]

She is so lovely, I like her and wish all the best !

[@andyjoseurbina5636]

Love for to the interviewer❤❤❤ y su español❤❤❤

[@guadaluperamos7617]

Thank you 🎉

[@crumbyflower]

i love this for her omg!

[@silvanazapata2434]

Love her so muchhhh ❤❤❤

[@jcxxx92]

Wow. Proud of her.

[@bgimusic]

great interview :D

[@michaelwatson5747]

Wow! Never heard of her but she gained a new fan because of her poise and demeanor.

[@tonyrosamusic]

COLOMBIAN ICON!

[@maxinewest4096]

Interesting news coverage .

[@LuisElAngelito]

My Queen🥰🥰🥰

[@Mariabautista24]

Cant wait for her album in Spanish ❤

[@julianadelao5377]

Slapped Kali with my friends and introduced her to everyone around me, everyone asking for her name and the songs name (Never be yours - Kali Uchis). One of my fave’s! Love you Kali. Gracias por traer honrad a todos los hispanos. 🙏🙌💯

[@qtpiejamielala]

Kali is so iconic and one of a kind ❤

[@yhull]

It’s Pereira not Perreira 😅 love the fact Kali put that in people’s radar.

[@carlosdoriaespitia]

jajajaja me reí mucho cuando lo pronunció Perreira porque ajá, acá en Colombia lo pronunciamos con RR cuando queremos hacer un juego de palabras malo. Jajajajaja

[@yhull]

@@carlosdoriaespitia Mas bien un mal chiste para sentir superioridad moral que no tienen. 💅

[@fabianvictoria-moreno3008]

She amazing

[@xicoocix]

Such a beautiful soul

[@williamcarnal]

I’m so proud of Kali!!

[@masielcubillo9142]

She’s so amazing ❤