Kali Uchis's 'Moonlight' becomes her Fourth Song to cross 900 Streams on Spotify

Kali Uchis Performs at The Anthem in Washington, DC. - Source: Getty
Kali Uchis Performs at The Anthem in Washington, DC. - Source: Getty

Kali Uchis's song Moonlight, which was all over our Instagram feed just a few days ago has crossed 900 million streams on Spotify. As her second single, the love and support it has received is commendable.

Moonlight is a part of Kali Uchis's third studio album, Red Moon in Venus. The song originally released on February 23, 2023. The music video premiered on April 20, 2023, and just like the audio, the visuals were quite dreamy and had a hint of R&D mixed with pop.

I just wanna get high with my lover, I just wanna ride, get high in the moonlight.

The song has proven to be a milestone in her journey, as she explores more intimate and deeper themes. She talks about love, escapism, and personal freedom in her song.

When asked about her album and song, Kali Uchis stated

Red Moon In Venus is a timeless, burning expression of desire, heartbreak, faith, and honesty, reflecting the divine femininity of the moon and Venus. The moon and Venus work together to make key aspects of love and domestic life work well.

The lyrics delve deeper into her soul which expresses the desire to leave the daily bounds of life and escape into a fantasy land with her lover. Moonlight is her fourth song to have crossed this record on Spotify.


Commercial Success and Fan Reactions on Kali Uchis's Moonlight

Apart from the 900 million streams on Spotify, Kali Uchis's song also made it to Billboard Hot 100 Chart, on April 1, 2023. That was even before the music video was released. The number moved from 92 to 87 on the Billboard chart, leaving a lasting impression.

This achievement established Kali Uchis and gave her a permanent spot in the pop music industry. Her artistic evolution and her unique music style are quite evident in her songs.

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Talking about the audience's reaction, it is clearly visible that the audience is still grooving to the tunes of "Moonlight". A total of 296,000 reels were made on Instagram using Uchis's track.

Fan reactions to her song have been quite positive. There are a lot of tweets and Reddit reviews on her songs.

'Moonlight' received immense love, especially after Kali Uchis's live performance at Coachella. Fans praised her soulful and soothing voice. What they truly appreciated was the lyrics and how they matched the theme of love and escapism.

live performances at Coachella 2023 - Source: Getty
live performances at Coachella 2023 - Source: Getty

During this performance, Uchis invited quite a few collaborators on the stage. This included Tyler, The Creator, and Omar Apollo. These artists had already made special appearances in the album, alongside the live performance.

The first time she performed her song on television was on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Her music reached a wider audience after this performance of hers.

Uchis was recently spotted celebrating her song's success. She made a post on Instagram thanking her fans for attending her 2023 Tour, Part 2.

Edited by Sohini Biswas
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