telepatía by Kali Uchis
telepatía by Kali Uchis
Quién lo diría
Que se podría
Hacer el amor por telepatía
Latin-American pop singer Kali Uchis launched the official music video of telepatía, the most streamed and famous single from her sophomore album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios (2021). Whoever has known Kali since her early days with Tyler, the Creator, and Bootsy Collins can affirm how far she’s gone and how much her popularity has enriched both on social media and through philanthropic events.
Born in Alexandria, VA, and raised between the United States and Colombia, the singer brings to the table an eclectic sound that reflects her duality in heritage, sexuality (she’s bisexual), and languages. This album is in fact her first album in Spanish and telepatía is the first bilingual song composed and performed to the public by Uchis.
I got the chance to see Kali Uchis live twice, both in New York City. The first time was for her debut album Isolation, while the second time was at Jorja Smith’s concert in 2019. I hope I’ll get the chance to see again Kali, maybe in another city like Miami, Medellín, or even in Brazil. Every time I think of Kali my mind travels to a tropical place, where everything is full of aesthetically pleasing details, abundant in colors, shapes, and ethereal in its atmosphere. She’s the exotic version of Amy Winehouse, if only Amy Winehouse would have been a Latin-American goddess.
The music video
Shot in Pereira, Colombia, Kali Uchis walks in the streets of her small town singing her heart out to her lover, envisioning a universe of her own, and saying out loud how much love she is able to give love through telepatía, telepathically.
Directed by Kali Uchis herself, with executive producer Andrés Felipe Pelaez and editors Oscar Vásquez and Victor Gorun, the video’s location is as raw and unfiltered as Uchis’ songs. Uchis is known for her soft and hyper-feminine visuals, with lots of pink and red showering her sultry figure.
The details
What I liked about this music video is the location. I think that the choice to shoot and direct a short movie in Colombia, more specifically in a small town, gives visibility to a community and its creative people. Uchis’ video has sparked lots of interest and is giving lots of courage to many South American kids into music, cinematography, and much more. They can see through her visuals a representation on the big screen, even if it is only YouTube or social media. This is a small step to a great cause and amazing career that Uchis is about to embrace.
The message
In these current times when all of us are forced to stay cautious and attentive for our own health, long-distance relationships have arisen. They can be any kind of relationship, but the ones that suffer the most are the romantic ones because they usually require physical contact on higher demand. As much as we can miss the hugs and kisses from our families or friends, being in a romantic long-distance relationship is a lot harder because a lot of the time spent with our partners involves kissing, hugging, and even making love. This exchange of affection is missed a lot when both partners live far from each other and sometimes only imagination can help and soothe the physical nostalgia. For this reason, sometimes love must be practiced in our minds. Hence, telepathically.
I think that this song could be also considered an anthem to be added in the LGBTQ+ community. By being an open bisexual, Uchis embraces her message in an inclusive way and is not afraid to show off the ideas and the forms of love she believes in. This song doesn’t have a gender and its vague meaning reaches out to all the significances this song is able to offer.
