ORQUÍDEAS

Whether singing in Spanish or in English, Kali Uchis continually proves herself to be a versatile performer. Following 2020’s <i>Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)</i> and its hit single “telepatía”, the Colombian American singer eventually boasted that she had two more albums, one in each language, more or less at the ready, the first being 2023’s soulful <i>Red Moon in Venus</i> and the next being <i>ORQUÍDEAS</i>. With lyrics primarily (though not exclusively) in Spanish, she delivers an exquisite pop-wise R&B set here, one replete with clubby highs and balladic depth. The dance floor is well served with cuts like “Me Pongo Loca” and “Pensamientos Intrusivos”, her ethereal vocals elevating them further. The collaborations reflect her journey as well as her status, as she links with superstar KAROL G on the polished perreo throwback “Labios Mordidos” and música mexicana sensation Peso Pluma for the romantic duet “Igual Que Un Ángel”. On “Muñekita”, she bridges her two worlds with the aid of Dominican dynamo El Alfa and City Girls rapper JT, who combine to produce an irresistible dembow moment.