Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞

For all the deserved buzz around this being the Colombian American talent’s first Spanish-language full-length, the frequently bilingual *Sin Miedo* builds on that by being eclectic and cohesive at the same time. Through songs like “telepatía” and the Bond-worthy groover “vaya con dios,” the record exists as more than just the successor to Kali Uchis’ robust and exploratory *Isolation*, building on and one-upping that formidable 2018 effort left and right. She reveals her strengths in more than one language on “fue mejor” with R&B misfit PARTYNEXTDOOR, and executes boss moves alongside Rico Nasty on “¡aquí yo mando!” Throughout the album, but particularly on its back half, super-producer Tainy helps to further bring out the singer’s undeniable greatness, sometimes with the added support of other Latin music notables. The irresistible perreo cut “te pongo mal (préndelo)” links her with reggaetón vets Jowell & Randy, while “la luz (Fin)” introduces hitmaker Jhay Cortez into the already potent mix.

On her first Spanish-language LP, the Colombian American singer eclipses crossover appeal with a moody, hopscotch pop take on the boleros, reggaetón, and Latin soul of her youth.

On her first Spanish language release, the Colombian-American star shimmies through Bond-theme-style drama and Rico Nasty-assisted raunch

Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis, 26, could have been gunning for a major commercial breakthrough around this time, having grazed the US top 30 with her marvellous debut album Isolation in 2018, and popped up on songs with the likes of Gorillaz, Mac Miller and Tame Impala. 

In her first fully Spanish release, the LA-based artist offers a suck-it-and-see set with glimmers of promise

Colombian pop sensation Kali Uchis is on strikingly bold form on her first full-length project that's entirely in her native Spanish

Rising Colombian-American star takes a likeable turn into beats-laden easy listening. New music review by Thomas H Green.