The stylistic range of left-field pop artist Kali Uchis is reflected in the variety of her collaborators – an extensive genre-crossing list that includes Tyler, the Creator, Gorillaz, Daniel Caesar, Juanes, and BadBadNotGood. A singer, songwriter, and producer, as well as a video director, Uchis truly arrived on her own with the self-released Por Vida (2015), an EP that led to a deal with Virgin EMI. By the time Uchis released her lively debut full-length, the Top Five Billboard R&B/hip-hop hit Isolation (2018), she had already been nominated for Grammy awards through her featured appearances on Daniel Caesar's "Get You" and Juanes' "El Ratico."
Kali Uchis experienced the majority of her upbringing in Virginia and also spent time in her parents' native Colombia. As a teenager growing up in Alexandria, just south of Washington, D.C., she learned to play piano and saxophone and also developed a deep interest in visual arts. Her recorded debut was made in 2012 with the self-released mixtape Drunken Babble. Within three years, she had several singles to her credit, including "Know What I Want" and "Lottery," typically promoted with videos she directed, as well as collaborations with Snoop Dogg, GoldLink, Tyler, the Creator, and Major Lazer. Following the 2015 independent release of Por Vida, a free digital-download EP with tracks produced by Diplo, Kaytranada, and Tyler, Uchis started releasing her material through major-label Virgin EMI. A DJ Dahi-tweaked version of Por Vida's "Ridin Round," issued that November after a move to Los Angeles, was the artist's first single for the major label. "Only Girl," a relaxed Kaytranada production featuring Vince Staples and the Internet's Steve Lacy, followed in April 2016. She was also featured that year on Daniel Caesar's "Get You."
Throughout 2017, Uchis added to her discography of featured appearances via tracks by Juanes, Gorillaz, Tyler, Bootsy Collins, and Miguel, and she previewed her debut album with the singles "Tyrant" (featuring Jorja Smith) and "Nuestro Planeta" (featuring Reykon). By the end of the year, "Get You" had been nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Performance, and Juanes' "El Ratico" made Uchis a Latin Grammy nominee when it was up for Record of the Year. January 2018 saw the release of the BadBadNotGood-produced single "After the Storm" (featuring Tyler and Bootsy). Uchis released her debut album, Isolation, three months later. It debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and entered the R&B/hip-hop chart at number four.
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Mucho Gusto
Kali Uchis Lyrics
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A superficial mother fucker claimin' that's (unknown) use to
And I bet you're claimin' that you got the deuce too
Sit back baby lemme show you what the juice do
My teeth are all crooked like a schemin' cop
And my body's polluted but it's all I got
My skin is fucked up s'got ink all on it
And I'm real fucked up, bothering me, not
Everything you've gotta say I already forgot
And I promise in a second I will cut you off
Cause I like to keep away from all the silly talk
And it's five in the mornin' woke up just yawnin'
You were too busy spending all night moanin'
Claiming this money is the main component
Look around honey, tell me what's time on it?
You just wanna be accepted
I just wanna be perfected
You just wanna take your clothes off
And bounce around so you can get your cat fed
And that's cool baby that's fine
I'll take you while you're in your prime
Shit, I'll take two if you're on time
When I got stuff to do, just don't start cryin'
Baby tryna get sweet with me
Wanna take me out
Wanna eat with me
In Kali Uchis's song Mucho Gusto, the singer is arrogantly introducing their not-so-perfect self to a person who seems to be overly concerned with superficial appearances. The opening line "Mucho gusto" is a Spanish greeting that means "nice to meet you," but in this context, it's used sarcastically as a way of mocking the person they are speaking to. The singer goes on to criticize the person for being fake and claims that they are used to dealing with people like them. They also suggest that the person is trying to show off their possessions, including a car ("the deuce"), but the singer is unimpressed and wants to show them what they are missing out on by being fixated on material things.
Throughout the song, the singer describes their imperfect physical appearance, including crooked teeth, polluted body and inked skin. However, they seem to take pride in their quirky style, likening it to their pink shoes. They also make it clear that they don't care about what other people think of them, as demonstrated in the lyrics "Everything you've gotta say I already forgot" and "I like to keep away from all the silly talk."
Finally, the singer addresses the person's desires for acceptance and fame, contrasting it with their own desire for self-improvement and productivity. They also hint at a potential romantic interest or at least a willingness to spend time with the person but warn them not to become clingy.
Overall, the song is a critique of superficiality and a celebration of individuality and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Mucho gusto, you look like what I'm used to
Nice to meet you, you fit the typical superficial image I'm familiar with
A superficial mother fucker claimin' that's (unknown) use to
You're probably a shallow person who pretends to be used to such things
And I bet you're claimin' that you got the deuce too
I'm sure you're saying you have the best in everything
Sit back baby lemme show you what the juice do
Relax and let me show you what real talent can do
My teeth are all crooked like a schemin' cop
My teeth are not perfect, much like the deceitful ways of a corrupt cop
And my body's polluted but it's all I got
My body may not be perfect, but it's all I have to offer
My skin is fucked up s'got ink all on it
My skin has imperfections, including tattoos
And my style's like my shoe's, strawberry pink all on it
My fashion sense is unique, just like my pink shoes
And I'm real fucked up, bothering me, not
I'm a bit messed up, but it doesn't really bother me
Everything you've gotta say I already forgot
I don't really care about what you have to say, I'll forget it soon enough
And I promise in a second I will cut you off
I'll just cut our conversation short if it's not worth my time
Cause I like to keep away from all the silly talk
I prefer to avoid pointless conversations and small talk
And it's five in the mornin' woke up just yawnin'
It's really early in the morning and I'm just waking up
You were too busy spending all night moanin'
You probably spent the whole night having sex
Claiming this money is the main component
You think money is the most important thing in life
Look around honey, tell me what's time on it?
Take a look around and tell me what money has done for you
You just wanna be accepted
You're seeking approval from others
I just wanna be perfected
I'm focused on being the best version of myself
You just wanna take your clothes off
You're willing to embarrass yourself for attention
And bounce around so you can get your cat fed
You're trying to enhance your sex appeal to get what you want
And that's cool baby that's fine
I don't judge you for your choices
I'll take you while you're in your prime
I'm willing to spend time with you while you're still at your best
Shit, I'll take two if you're on time
I'll even hang out with two people if they're punctual
When I got stuff to do, just don't start cryin'
Don't get upset when I have to move on to other things
Baby tryna get sweet with me
You're trying to act nice to me
Wanna take me out
You want to take me on a date
Wanna eat with me
You want to have a meal with me
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yashi G A
Mucho gusto, you look like what I'm used to
A superficial mother fucker claimin' that se gusta
And I bet you're claimin' that you got the deuce too
Sit back baby lemme show you what the juice do
My teeth are all crooked like a schemin' cop
And my body's polluted but it's all I got
My skin is fucked up s'got ink all on it
And my style's like my shoe's, strawberry pink all on it
And I'm real fucked up, bothering me, not
Everything you've gotta say I already forgot
And I promise in a second I will cut you off
Cause I like to keep away from all the silly talk
And it's five in the mornin' won’t catch us yawnin'
You were too busy spending all night moanin'
Claiming this money is the main component
Look around honey, tell me what's time on it?
You just wanna be accepted
I just wanna be perfected
You just wanna take your clothes off
And bounce around so you can get your cat fed
And that's cool baby that's fine
I'll take you while you're in your prime
Shit, I'll take two if you're on time
When I got stuff to do, just don't start cryin'
Baby tryna get sweet with me
Wanna take me out
Wanna eat with me
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mind yo business
the fact that you have been posting about kali for like 5-years omg iconic
Lance L
And he also met her.. dope asf 💯
MASSHENDRIX
& still on going!💯
jorge matta
Drunken Babble is gold 🌞✨🔥
Luechis
Mass, you did it again🥺✨
MASSHENDRIX
🥲☺️
RAbot0000
One of my favorites from Drunken Babble and your video matches it perfectly. They need to pay for the samples already so we can get this streaming and a physical release.
nayeon
this needs to b added on spotify
Ximena
de mis favoritas :)
kaitie gooey
i appreciate ur videos so much, visuals to drunken babble is something i didnt know i needed