Alexandria, Virginia resident of Colombian descent, Kali Uchis, put out one of her most substantial releases of her career at the beginning of 2024 with ORQUIDEAS. It’s a record that hears her plunge more into her Spanish roots with just a few instances of her English coming out. Fans and critics were still digging it, including us. So much so that the album was widely acclaimed and sold 31,000 copies in its first week. Vinyl sales were the catalyst, with over 20,000 customers accounting for that number. That led Kali to achieving the largest week for a Spanish-language album on vinyl in the modern era. Because of all of that success, Kali Uchis is giving her Kuchis (her fanbase), a PARTE 2 of ORQUIDEAS.
Compared to the original version, this “deluxe” edition includes four new tracks, which according to the LA Times are a set of demos. So, that means there are now 18 songs instead of 14. They kick in after “Heladito”, the second to last track. After that, you get titles such as “Adicto”, “Young Rich & In Love – KAYTRANADA Remix”, “Simple”, “Como Debe Ser”. Fans were assuming this PARTE 2 was going to a remix LP of sorts. However, Kali shut that down. “Isee people saying Orquídeas parte 2 is a remix project its notttt… Its Orquídeas demos for my Kuchis along with the Kaytra remix”. That’s still more than enough for us to revisit this stellar project and it should be for you too.
Kali Uchis has being enjoying mommy life alongside her partner and fellow musician Don Toliver. Back in March, the couple welcomed their baby boy into the world.
In June, Kali Uchis treated supporters to “Never Be Yours,” an oldie but goodie from the vault. But next week, the “Labios Mordido” singer is set to drop a new full musical offering. On Instagram, Kali Uchis announced her next album, Orquídeas Parte 2, along with its official release date.
“Orquídeas Parte 2 next Friday 8/9 ,” she wrote.
The forthcoming body of work is the follow-up to Kali Uchis’ critically acclaimed, album Orquídeas, that hit streaming platforms in January.
The second half of the post’s caption provided a nugget of information about what fans should expect. “Young, Rich & In Love – The Kaytranada version,” she wrote. In the clip, followers got a taste of the infectious remix.
But don’t for a second think Orquídeas Parte 2 is just a bunch of electronic round-ups of past releases. In the comment section, fans asked for clarity about the upcoming project’s sound.
“Wait, is this gonna be various remixes or just this song,” asked a follower.
“This remix and some brand-new songs, hunny,” replied Kali Uchis.
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Orquídeas Parte 2 is out 8/9 via Geffen. Find more information here.
Kali Uchis has a never-ending well of creative works, or so it appears. The “Moonlight” singer thought she fed her fans’ appetite in January with the release of her latest album, Orquídeas.
But, it turns out, she didn’t. Now, Kali Uchis is back from maternity leave to share the track, “Never Be Yours.” To some, the moody Josh Crocker-produced song may appear to be new. However, Kali Uchis’ day one fans will tell you it is actually an oldie but goodie.
If the lyrics, “Hello Kitty, why the long face? / You keep on standin’, standin’, standin’ in the same place / New coupons, riding in the Chevrolet with big bass / You’re deep on talkin’, talkin’ ’bout how we all lack taste / Beamer, Bentley / Make me, spend me / Nеw chain, you changed / Here’s your rеceipt,” don’t spark a flashback, you must have missed her appearance on the Kinda Neat podcast.
Back in 2014, Kali Uchis performed the record live for the show. The clip has since racked up over twenty-four million views on YouTube. With a snippet of the song currently gaining steam on TikTok, she decided to officially release the record across music platforms, starting with Kali Uchis’ official YouTube page.
Listen to the re-recording of Kali Uchis’ song “Never Be Yours” below.
Colombian American singer Kali Uchis fed fans good already, but she is back to show she is not done yet, dropping “Never Be Yours” earlier today. It feels like an eternity since she put out ORQUIDEAS back in January, so maybe that is why she is feeling extra generous this weekend. This song is big deal for her “Kuchis”, as “Never Be Yours” was a track on a 2012 project, Drunken Babble. Unfortunately, the song and album are not on any streaming services. However, that could all change very soon, at least that is the hope that is being held out from listeners.
While we will just have to wait on that, how does this track sound after 12 years? Well, if you take a listen to the separate versions below you will notice quite the difference. You can tell that the 2012 offering is rougher around the edges and not nearly as well produced as the 2024 take. It makes sense, though, as it was originally a demo. The structure of the song is very simple, as the verse is repeated twice, and the chorus is extremely catchy. It was a smart move on Kali’s part to give the fans this track, as it blew up back in the day (24 million views on YouTube). She was excited to get this one out, writing on her IG, “entering ︎ season feeling yummy & reclaiming some of my life’s work! NBY out now! ”
Bring me down, tear me up Take my very last buck Go to class, kiss my a** It’ll bring you good luck Brighten up, lighten up What is it they’re fighting for?
Don Toliver has announced that his forthcoming album Hardstone Psycho will be dropping on June 14. While there are very few details regarding the tracklist, features, and general content of the project, fans are already excited about a myriad of possibilities. Hardstone Psycho will serve as a follow-up effort to Don Toliver’s 2023 album Love Sick. While many fans appreciated Love Sick upon release, the album failed to leave a truly memorable mark on the hip hop world, meaning there’s a bit of pressure on Don to deliver a classic with Hardstone Psycho. Regardless, here are five things that fans would be overjoyed to see on Don Toliver’s new album this summer.
Don Toliver and Kali Uchis have been a romantic item for over four years, which may surprise some fans. In fact, Kali recently gave birth to Toliver’s first child, linking the pair for the foreseeable future. Given that the couple share such a strong bond, it would only make sense to see Kali Uchis popping up in a few key placements on Don Toliver’s latest album. The couple have previously collaborated on songs such as “Fantasy,” “4 Me,” and “Drugs N Hella Melodies.”
The existing promotional material for Hardstone Psycho points to the project exhibiting themes of personal vulnerability combined with hard-edge trap bangers. Both of these musical styles seem like the perfect backdrop for the musical power couple, especially now that they share a child together.
Like the other signees of Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack outfit, Don Toliver has made a name for himself off his festival appeal. The 29-year-old vocalist has garnered a reputation for delivering electrifying sounds that stir up crowds, and Hardstone Psycho‘s June release makes it ideal for a few Summer anthems. With any luck, Don Toliver’s upcoming album will have at least 2 or 3 contenders for song of the Summer, even if they do have to compete with smash hits like Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” or Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby.“
3. An Appearance From Travis Scott & Other Hip Hop Icons
As mentioned above, Don Toliver is famously signed to Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack imprint, and the pair have collaborated on numerous hit records. Travis holds front-and-center features on each of Don Toliver’s previous albums, making it something of a no-brainer for the Houston MCs to continue linking on Hardstone Psycho.
Don Toliver’s projects tend to be a bit feature-heavy, meaning there should be plenty of room for acts like James Blake, Nav, Sheck Wes, and other frequent collaborators to jump on the album as well. While Don has shown time and time again that he can carry a record without any assistance, fans would surely love to hear him showcasing his chemistry with a few of his industry friends.
When Don Toliver announced that his forthcoming album would be titled Hardstone Psycho, many fans were a bit confused. After all, many listeners wouldn’t describe Toliver’s smooth, rhythmic vocals as “psychotic.” The confusion cleared up as Don began rolling out the project with several singles and visuals, including the recent track “Attitude.”
Apparently, the album is meant to serve as a tribute to Don Toliver’s late uncle, who served as a guiding force in Toliver’s life before passing away. His uncle was part of a motorcycle gang, hence the imagery and aesthetic used in the “Attitude” music video and subsequent album promo. If Don Toliver follows through on this premise, paying homage to his lost loved ones, we’re hoping to hear a few deep and emotional cuts on this album, dotted between the fast-paced party tracks.
1. A Tight, Concise Tracklist
While Don Toliver’s skills are certainly appreciated on albums such as Love Sick and Life Of A Don, these albums have been criticized for dragging out their runtime with unnecessary filler. In the modern streaming era, short concise tracklists loaded with non-stop hits tend to perform well, as they provide infinite replayability over time. With any luck, Hardstone Psycho will clock in at only 10-14 tracks, offering a perfect blend of laid-back chill vibes, festival bangers, and emotional deep cuts, without overstaying its welcome. No matter what Don Toliver delivers on his upcoming album, we’re sure that his core fanbase will be head over heels for the fresh release. The project has already produced a few hot singles, offering some real promise of the quality of the overall work. Hardstone Psycho drops June 14.
BIA has been building an excellent career. She signed to Pharrell’s label in 2014, and since then, she’s landed coveted collabs with the likes of Kali Uchis and J Balvin. The remix to her 2021 single, “Whole Lotta Money,” featured a fun verse from Nicki Minaj and peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. BIA is the real deal, which is why fans are so excited about the possibility of collaborating with another established talent: JID. She posted a video of her and JID conversing, and now the world desperately wants them to link up on a song.
BIA posted the video on May 28. The singer is on the set of a music video with a green screen. She’s talking with makeup artists about the set up of a particular shot, and who else but JID wanders into the frame. The rapper is impressed with what he sees, calling it “fire.” BIA then gives him a hug before she hits her mark. The video is brief, but it definitely seems like BIA is teasing JID’s involvement in her new song. She announced the release of her single “Lights Out” on June 7. The general consensus (or hope) is that JID will be featured on it. He’s even listed on the song’s Genius page.
BIA has aimed to get the focus back on her music since the social media controversy that went down in April. The singer was accused of lying about her lineage. Fans began to question her ethnic background, which led to her firing back with proof. “U still don’t know the difference between race and ethnicity,” she tweeted at a user. “B*tch pick up a book. It’s called Afro Latina stupid.” She also dragged those who tried to suggest she was not Black. “Are you really that slow,” she asked. “How did biracial ppl even get here? Do you know what Puerto Rican are? African Taino and European. There are Jamaican Indians you f*ckin idiot pick up a book.”
JID, meanwhile, is riding a critical high. His last release, The Forever Story, was hailed by many as the best album of 2023. He’s teased a collaborative project with Metro Boomin, and he told People that he wants to get involved in filmmaking. “Like I can recall a lot of situations that meant a lot to me and were pivotal in my journey,” he told the outlet. “I’ll do that. And I’ll probably put it in the form of a movie, too. I’m big into directing and all of that stuff… I want to make sure I tap into that before my time is.”
Tyler The Creator pulled out all the stops for his high-flying headlining set at Coachella 2024, opening with an explosive stage entrance and bringing out a slew of surprise guests, including ASAP Rocky, Charlie Wilson, Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover), and Kali Uchis. During the set, he reminisced about his first playing Coachella back in 2011 with Odd Future and how chaotic that set was in comparison. In his own words: “I didn’t even know what Coachella was.”
On Saturday night, he fulfilled a decade-long dream of headlining (which included an undercard performance in 2018 that presaged his eventual top billing), incorporating a park ranger motif with a set designed to look like a desert mesa. Over the course of the show, he brought flames, fireworks, and a UFO that hovered over him and Rocky as they performed “Who Dat Boy” from Flower Boy and the standalone “Potato Salad.” Meanwhile, Glover popped out to perform a smooth rendition of his 3.15.20 track “Time.” Kali Uchis naturally showed up to sing hre chorus from their collaboration “See You Again,” while Wilson sat at a piano with Tyler to sing his part from “Earfquake.”
Tyler’s set certainly lived up to the hype. Then, near the end, he was blown off one of the buttes surrounding him and yanked off stage in another masterfully crafted stunt. And just like that, in the words of his Call Me When You Get Lost collaborator DJ Drama, he was gone.
Kali Uchis recently gave birth to her first child, a son with Don Toliver, and fans couldn’t be happier for them. Moreover, a lot of folks have been anticipating this birth ever since the couple announced her pregnancy, adding onto the already present love that folks had for them on social media. The shipped duo has supported each other through a lot, and they’ve both seen their careers grow and astonish. Now, they have a new path forward as parents, and they recently shared a picture of them gazing down on their little bundle of joy with calm and content happiness.
Furthermore, this is the biggest cause for celebration in a lineup of many reasons as to why Kali Uchis and Don Toliver are living it up right now. For one, they’ve both been incredibly successful and acclaimed when it comes to their career moves and releases this year. The Colombian-Virginian artist released her fourth album ORQUÍDEAS earlier this year, her second as a primarily Spanish-language effort. It was one of the first big drops of 2024, and one of the most soothing and gorgeous records of the year so far.
What’s more is that Kali Uchis’ partner Don Toliver is by no means slowing down this year following 2023’s Love Sick. The Cactus Jack crooner’s dropped two singles so far this year: “Bandit” and “Deep in the Water,” which will probably appear on a forthcoming LP. The former is a bit more energetic and rap-centric compared to some of his most popular R&B-adjacent material, although we know that he’s very capable of excelling in both worlds. We can only imagine what else this couple has in store for the year… but we hope they get a chance to breathe, too.
Meanwhile, if you’re curious about how the “Fantasy” duo got together in the first place, take a look at their relationship timeline. We congratulate them on parenthood and wish them only the best and brightest future ahead for their family. Do you need more new music from them soon or will you be happy with some wholesome life updates on social media? Let us know in the comments and, as always, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Kali Uchis and Don Toliver.
Kali Uchis and Don Toliver have welcomed their first baby, a boy, to the world. The two shared a video of the first days with the child on Instagram with a message:
you are everything we could have hoped for & more. Thank you God for our beautiful healthy baby boy, & thank you all for the Good energy along the way. may our home & your homes forever be blessed with peace, happiness & health.
Don Toliver is deep into the rollout of his fourth studio albumHardstone, which is shaping up to be one of his most personal projects yet. In the new video for “Deep In The Water” he released today, Toliver shares the first glimpse of his and Kali Uchis‘ son after they announced they were expecting in January.
In the video, which maintains the “motorcycle gang” aesthetic Toliver has chosen to represent his current creative direction, the Houston rapper rides his chopper down a desert highway under a chill blue filter. He also performs in a wood-paneled living room with the same filter, with rapid cuts showing off the baby’s feet and Kali holding him.
On Instagram, Kali posted a celebratory post featuring clips from the video interspersed with home video from the hospital. In the caption, she wrote, “ou are everything we could have hoped for & more. Thank you God for our beautiful healthy baby boy, & thank you all for the Good energy along the way. may our home & your homes forever be blessed with peace, happiness & health.”
You can see Kali Uchis’ post below and watch the “Deep In The Water” video above.
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︎ season feeling yummy & reclaiming some of my life’s work! NBY out now! 
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