“My dad's job was to manage apartment complexes, so when people would move out or when people would die or whatever, people left things in their apartments, he would always bring me home people's collection of music that they left behind. I was excited because I didn't really have money to go to the CD store all the time.”

American singer-songwriter

Kali Uchis, born Karly Marina Loaiza, is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her work in contemporary pop and R&B, and for the awards she has received, including a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, and two Billboard Music Awards. Her career has brought her four Latin Grammy Award nominations as well. Her songs have reached a wide audience, and she is recognized for a style that blends polished pop with R&B and Latin influences.