On May 9, 2025, GRAMMY®-winning Colombian-American singer-songwriter Kali Uchis released her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Sincerely, via Capitol Records. This 14-track record, described as her most intimate and vulnerable work to date, showcases Uchis’ signature genre-blending style, weaving dreamy vocals across timeless ballads, soulful melodies, and breakbeat grooves. Written and executive produced by Uchis, Sincerely reflects a profound sense of peace and self-assurance, inspired by the transformative experience of welcoming her first child in 2024. The album is a testament to the healing power of love and Uchis’ ability to romanticize life’s complexities, reminding us of her stature as a dynamic force in the industry.

Album Overview and Themes

Sincerely is a personal exploration of Uchis’ inner world, balancing themes of love, grief, self-discovery, and resilience. The album’s creation was influenced by significant life events, including the birth of her son and the passing of her mother, which Uchis has described as adding layers of emotional depth to the project. In an interview with AP News, Uchis revealed that the album began as a collection of letters to herself, friends, and loved ones, evolving into a broader reflection on life’s highs and lows. She told Billboard, “It’s my most vulnerable work. It’s very existential. My last album was very dance, this is completely the opposite direction. This is an emotional one.”

The album’s 14 tracks capture a range of emotions and sonic textures. Standout song “All I Can Say” encapsulates the album’s ethereal and uplifting mood, with Uchis’ heavenly vocals floating over vintage doo-wop production. Lyrics like “All I can say, is that you belong with me / And a dreamer should dream, how else would dreams turn reality?” highlight her focus on hope and connection. Other tracks, such as “It’s Just Us,” confront past pain, while “Silk Lingerie” explores personal imperfections, and “Territorial” delivers a bold warning to those who threaten her hard-earned peace.

Key Singles and Personal Touches

Uchis ushered in the Sincerely era with the lead single “Sunshine & Rain,” released on March 27, 2025. Described by Uchis as a song about “embracing a life of enjoyment despite the world or your circumstances,” the track features a soulful, dreamy sound and includes a poignant clip of her late mother saying, “Good morning, sunshine,” as a tribute. The second single, “ILYSMIH,” released on April 25, 2025, is equally personal, capturing the complex emotions of new motherhood. Written in the hospital bed after giving birth, the song opens with the sound of her son’s laughter, depicting the album’s raw vulnerability. Uchis stated in a press release, “‘ILYSMIH’ is me sharing a piece of my heart with the world. Living a life that is rich in love and inner peace hasn’t come easy.”

Production and Influences

Sincerely marks Uchis’ first release under Capitol Records, following her signing with the label in March 2025, where she continues her longstanding partnership with chairman Tom March. The album was recorded in 2023 during her pregnancy, with Uchis collaborating with producers like Dylan Wiggins and Josh Crocker. Drawing inspiration from 1960s soul, R&B, and doo-wop, as well as artists like Brenda Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday, Uchis crafts a sound that feels both classic and modernized.

Critical Context and Career Trajectory

Sincerely follows Uchis’ critically acclaimed 2024 album ORQUÍDEAS, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and earned a 2025 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Latin Pop Album. Featuring hits like “Igual Que un Ángel” with Peso Pluma and “Labios Mordidos” with KAROL G, ORQUÍDEAS solidified Uchis’ crossover appeal. Her earlier works, including the career-changing Isolation (2018), Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) (2020), and Red Moon in Venus (2023), have consistently garnered praise for their genre-defying artistry. In fact, Uchis’ 2021 hit “telepatía” remains a cultural milestone, with over 2 billion streams and a 23-week run on the Billboard Hot 100, the longest for a Spanish-language song by a solo act this decade.

Now, with Sincerely welcoming a fresh chapter, Uchis continues to push boundaries, blending R&B, alt-pop, and Latin influences while staying true to her own vision.