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Kali Uchis Breaks Barriers with “Muñekita” and Sets the Stage for Spanish-Language Evolution

"Muñekita" Unveiled: Kali Uchis Teams Up with El Alfa and JT.
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Kali Uchis Breaks Barriers with “Muñekita” and Sets the Stage for Spanish-Language Evolution

Kali Uchis, the Grammy-award-winning artist, takes the world by storm today, ushering in a groundbreaking phase for Spanish-language music with her fresh track “Muñekita.” The song, a vibrant collaboration with the Dominican dembow sensation El Alfa and JT of the City Girls, is setting the music scene abuzz. Eager fans can soak up the rhythmic beats here and indulge in the visualizer here. And for those yearning for more of Uchis' Latin flair, the good news is: there’s plenty more on the horizon.

On her latest collaboration, Uchis shared, “Bringing together diverse artists is always exhilarating, especially when they're as dynamic as El Alfa and JT. Their reputation for churning out summer bangers and electrifying performances makes this collaboration all the more thrilling.”

Their union on “Muñekita” isn't merely a professional meetup but stems from mutual respect and admiration. Kali’s interactions with both artists over DMs eventually led to JT dropping by her L.A. studio. One listen to the track and JT was laying down a verse, and soon after, El Alfa, the beacon of the Dominican genre, jumped in with his signature zest.

But the “Muñekita” release isn't the only thing fans have to look forward to. September will see Uchis embarking on the second leg of her headline 'Red Moon In Venus Tour Pt. II.' This musical journey boasts stops at renowned venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Viejas Arena in San Diego, and the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. As if that wasn’t enticing enough, special appearances include the likes of Dominican rapper Tokischa, Buscabulla, with more surprises in store. Tickets? Grab them here.

Uchis' album, Red Moon In Venus, launched in March, has been nothing short of a sensation. Garnering praise from music stalwarts like Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Billboard, the album marked its territory debuting at #4 on the Billboard 200. Beyond the chart-topping numbers, the album shines with its Gold-certified track “Moonlight” and stellar collaborations with Summer Walker, Don Toliver, and Omar Apollo. Available now through Geffen Records, immerse yourself in the album here.

Reflecting on her recent achievements, Uchis' 'Red Moon In Venus Tour' first leg was a sold-out sensation, gracing stages from New York’s Radio City Music Hall to San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Her star-studded performance at Coachella in April remains etched in attendees’ minds, with surprise appearances from Tyler, The Creator, Omar Apollo, and Don Toliver. Her musical magic also enchanted fans at Lollapalooza across South America and Estéreo Picnic in Colombia.

With “Muñekita” setting the tone, Kali Uchis' musical journey is one that promises innovation, collaboration, and sheer energy. One can only wait with bated breath to see what she unveils next.