After the Storm (Kali Uchis song)

Last updated

"After the Storm"
After The Storm album art.jpg
Single by Kali Uchis featuring Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins
from the album Isolation
ReleasedJanuary 12, 2018
Genre
Length3:27
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Kali Uchis singles chronology
"Nuestro Planeta"
(2017)		"After the Storm"
(2018)		"Just a Stranger"
(2018)
Music video
"After the Storm" on YouTube

"After the Storm" is a song by American singer Kali Uchis featuring American rapper Tyler, the Creator and fellow American singer and bassist Bootsy Collins. It was released on January 12, 2018, by Virgin EMI Records and Interscope Records, as the third single from Uchis' debut studio album, Isolation (2018). It was written by the artists alongside production team BadBadNotGood, while the song's official remix is produced by Pete Rock.

Contents

Background and release

On February 3, 2015, Uchis stated in an interview with Billboard that she wanted to work with Bootsy Collins, "I followed him on Twitter and he still hasn't followed me back, so I'm just waiting for him to follow me". [1] Collins responded to her interview days after the publication via Twitter. Both Uchis and Collins worked on music in the latter's ranch in Ohio. [2]

Uchis appears on Collins' song "Worth My While" from his album World Wide Funk , released in October 2017.

The single was released for digital download on January 12, 2018. [3]

Composition

"After the Storm" is a funk, [4] [5] neo soul, [6] and R&B song. [7] It features Collins singing "karma-themed ad libs" and a rap verse provided by Tyler, the Creator. [7]

Music video

The song's music video, directed by Nadia Lee Cohen, was released on January 25, 2018. The video features scenes with Tyler, the Creator as a plant, and Collins in animated form. [8]

In a review of the clip, The Verge 's Kaitlyn Tiffany describes the video as a "radically lemon-yellow ensemble". [9] Vogue writer Rachel Hahn describes Uchis' outfit as a "bright blue lounge set fit for a '50s housewife". [10]

Live performances

On March 15, 2018, Uchis performed "After the Storm" with Tyler, the Creator and The Roots for her television debut on The Tonight Show. [11] [12] On April 15, 2018, Uchis performed the song during her set at Coachella with Tyler, the Creator. [13]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and the liner notes of Isolation. [14] [15]

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "After the Storm"
Chart (2019)Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [16] 30
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Flanders) [17] 28
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ) [18] 8
US R&B Songs ( Billboard ) [19] 16

Certifications

Certifications for "After the Storm"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [20] Platinum40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [21] Gold400,000‡
United States (RIAA) [22] Platinum1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyler, the Creator</span> American rapper (born 1991)

Tyler Gregory Okonma, known professionally as Tyler, the Creator, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and fashion designer. He has been cited as one of the most influential figures of pop culture of his generation, due to his unique, eclectic and colorful music and fashion styles, popularizing rap music as an "Internet phenomenon" that included a new wave of alternative hip hop and R&B artists during the 2010s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kali Uchis</span> American singer and songwriter (born 1994)

Karly Marina Loaiza, known professionally as Kali Uchis, is an American singer and songwriter. After releasing her debut mixtape Drunken Babble (2012), she gained recognition for her debut extended play, Por Vida (2015). She signed with Virgin EMI Records to release her debut studio album Isolation (2018), which peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 and saw widespread acclaim. She then signed with Interscope Records to release her second studio album and first Spanish-language project, Sin Miedo (2020). It spawned the single "Telepatía", which first gained virality on TikTok and marked her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 25, also receiving double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her third studio album, Red Moon in Venus (2023) peaked at number four on the Billboard 200, while her fourth album and second Spanish-language project, Orquídeas (2024), peaked at number two.

<i>Por Vida</i> 2015 EP by Kali Uchis

Por Vida is the debut EP by Colombian American singer Kali Uchis. The project was released as a free download on February 4, 2015, via Kali Uchis' website and later released to digital streaming platforms. It features production by Tyler, the Creator, Kaytranada, Caleb Stone, BadBadNotGood, and XXXChange. The EP has been described as a "dreamy, autobiographical" offering. It was supported by four singles; "Know What I Want", "Lottery", "Loner" and "Ridin' Round".

<i>Cherry Bomb</i> (album) 2015 studio album by Tyler, the Creator

Cherry Bomb is the third studio album by the American rapper Tyler, the Creator. It was released on April 13, 2015, by Odd Future Records. On April 9, 2015, the album was informally announced on iTunes, along with the release of two tracks. Production was handled entirely by Tyler himself, with additional contributions by Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger. The album features guest appearances from Schoolboy Q, Charlie Wilson, Kali Uchis, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Pharrell Williams and Austin Feinstein, among others. The album was supported by two singles: "Deathcamp" and "Fucking Young / Perfect", accompanied by 2 music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nadia Lee Cohen</span> British artist, photographer, and filmmaker

Nadia Lee Cohen is a British artist, photographer, filmmaker, and model. She works inside popular culture, citing inspiration from cinema, commercials, and consumerism, which then re-enters the mass media in the form of magazine covers, music videos and Instagram posts.

"See You Again" is a song written, produced, and performed by American rapper Tyler, the Creator featuring vocals from American singer Kali Uchis. It was released as the fourth single from Tyler's fourth studio album Flower Boy (2017) on August 29, 2017. The single went viral on TikTok, leading the song to enter several charts around the world for the first time as a sleeper hit in April 2023.

<i>Isolation</i> (Kali Uchis album) 2018 studio album by Kali Uchis

Isolation is the debut studio album by American singer Kali Uchis, released worldwide on April 6, 2018, through Rinse Recordings, Virgin EMI Records, and Universal Music Group. The album was supported by five singles: "Dead to Me", "Tyrant" featuring Jorja Smith, "Nuestro Planeta" featuring Reykon, "After the Storm" featuring Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins, and "Just a Stranger" featuring Steve Lacy. The album was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kali Uchis discography</span>

Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis has released four studio albums, three extended plays, one mixtape, 22 singles and twenty-seven music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steve Lacy discography</span>

This article catalogs the songwriting, musician, and production credits for Steve Lacy-Moya, better known as Steve Lacy. Lacy began his career as a guitarist and producer for the Los Angeles-based R&B/soul band, the Internet, and as a solo artist in the mid-to-late 2010s. His debut project, a song series titled Steve Lacy's Demo, was released in February 2017 and his debut album, Apollo XXI, was released in May 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Don Toliver</span> American rapper (born 1994)

Caleb Zackery "Don" Toliver is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His debut mixtape, Donny Womack (2018) was released a day prior to fellow Houston rapper Travis Scott's album Astroworld (2018), on which Toliver guest appeared on its song "Can't Say". In the following week, he signed with Scott's record label, Cactus Jack Records, in a joint venture with Atlantic Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Omar Apollo</span> American musician (born 1997)

Omar Apolonio Velasco, known professionally as Omar Apollo, is an American singer and songwriter. After signing a record deal with Warner Records, his debut album, Ivory, was released in 2022 to positive reviews and earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Apollo sings in both English and Spanish.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amaarae</span> Ghanaian born singer (born 1994)

Ama Serwah Genfi, formerly known as Petrah and currently known professionally as Amaarae, is a Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter. She is known for her fusion of pop, R&B, afrobeats, and alté, as well as her fluid representation of gender and sexuality. After collaborating with local artists and putting out a few non-album singles, she released her debut EP, Passionfruit Summers, in 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Solita (Kali Uchis song)</span> 2019 single by Kali Uchis

"Solita" is a song by Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis. It was released on December 4, 2019, through Virgin EMI Records and Interscope Records. Originally meant to serve as the lead single for Uchis’ second studio album, Sin Miedo , the track would be excluded from the standard version of the album. The song would later be included on the vinyl release and its 2021 deluxe edition.

<i>To Feel Alive</i> 2020 EP by Kali Uchis

To Feel Alive is the second extended play by American singer Kali Uchis, released on April 24, 2020, through Virgin EMI Records and Interscope Records. It is her first extended play since Por Vida (2015) and first release overall since Isolation (2018). Unable to issue her second studio album, the singer recorded the EP's songs in her home while self-isolating due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alexander Sowinski</span> Canadian musician (born 1991)

Alexander William Sowinski is a Canadian musician, producer, and drummer for instrumental group BADBADNOTGOOD. With the band, he has released five studio albums and is noted for his jazz drumming musicianship.

<i>Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)</i> 2020 studio album by Kali Uchis

Sin Miedo ∞ is the second studio album and first Spanish album by American singer Kali Uchis, released on November 18, 2020, through Interscope Records, EMI Records and Universal Music Group. The album, which is Uchis' first record predominantly sung in Spanish, was supported by three singles, "Aquí Yo Mando" with Rico Nasty, "La Luz" with Jhay Cortez, and "Telepatía". The album was also preceded by the promotional single "Te Pongo Mal (Préndelo)" with Jowell & Randy. The album features guest appearances from PartyNextDoor, Rico Nasty, Cortez, and Jowell & Randy. The album peaked at number 52 on the Billboard 200.

The following is the production discography of Canadian instrumental group and production team BadBadNotGood. Formed in 2010, the group has been producing music for other artists since 2012 and are known for their jazz-influenced compositions in hip hop, R&B, and electronic music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Telepatía</span> 2021 single by Kali Uchis

"Telepatía" is a song by American singer Kali Uchis. Originally released on November 18, 2020 as part of her second studio album Sin Miedo , it became the album's third single on February 26, 2021, after gaining prominence on the social media platform TikTok. Uchis drew inspiration from telepathy and being able to spiritually communicate with someone whom she could not be with.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Never Be Yours (Kali Uchis song)</span> 2024 single by Kali Uchis

"Never Be Yours" is a song by American singer Kali Uchis. It was originally released as a track from her debut mixtape, Drunken Babble (2012). Uchis later released a re-recorded version of the song as a single on June 21, 2024, due to strong demand from fans. The song also serves as her first release under Capitol Records.

References

  1. ↑ Leight, Elias (February 3, 2015). "Kali Uchis Talks 'Por Vida,' Working With Snoop & Tyler, The Creator & Twitter Stalking Bootsy Collins". Billboard . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group . Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  2. ↑ Lobenfeld, Claire (April 11, 2018). "Kali Uchis Breaks Down Every Song on Her Debut Album, Isolation". Pitchfork . Condé Nast Entertainment . Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  3. ↑ "After The Storm (feat. Tyler, The Creator & Bootsy Collins) – Single by Kali Uchis on Apple Music". iTunes . Canada. Archived from the original on May 17, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  4. ↑ Boyd, Sophia (April 8, 2018). "Kali Uchis Finds Her Peace In 'Isolation'". NPR . Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  5. ↑ Helman, Peter (January 11, 2018). "Kali Uchis – "After The Storm" (Feat. Tyler, The Creator & Bootsy Collins)". Stereogum . Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  6. ↑ Wright, Jonathan (April 18, 2018). "Kali Uchis – Isolation (Interscope)". God Is in the TV . Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  7. 1 2 Lee, Taila (March 9, 2023). "Kali Uchis Essentials: 9 Songs That Flaunt Her Soulful Magnetism". Grammy Awards . Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  8. ↑ Gaca, Anna (January 25, 2018). "Video: Kali Uchis – "After the Storm" ft. Tyler, the Creator and Bootsy Collins". Spin . Billboard . Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  9. ↑ Tiffany, Kaitlyn (January 26, 2018). "In Kali Uchis' After the Storm video, money can buy love". The Verge . Vox Media . Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  10. ↑ Hahn, Rachel (June 13, 2018). "Kali Uchis Style Profile". Vogue . Retrieved July 8, 2018.
  11. ↑ Jones, Abbey (March 15, 2018). "Kali Uchis & Tyler, The Creator's 'After the Storm' Performance on 'Fallon': Video". Billboard . Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  12. ↑ India, Lindsey (March 15, 2018). "Tyler The Creator Performs "After the Storm" With Kali Uchis". XXL . Townsquare Media . Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  13. ↑ Blais-Billie, Braudie (April 15, 2018). "Watch Kali Uchis Bring Out Tyler, the Creator at Coachella 2018". Pitchfork . Condé Nast Entertainment . Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  14. ↑ "TIDAL" . Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  15. ↑ Isolation (CD liner notes). Kali Uchis. Virgin Records. 2018.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  16. ↑ "Kali Uchis feat. Tyler, the Creator & Bootsy Collins – After the Storm" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Kali Uchis feat. Tyler, the Creator & Bootsy Collins – After the Storm" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  18. ↑ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 22, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Kali Uchis Chart History: R&B Songs". Billboard . Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  20. ↑ "Brazilian single certifications – Kali Uchis – After the Storm" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil . Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  21. ↑ "British single certifications – Kali Uchis/Tyler the Creator – After the Storm". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  22. ↑ "American single certifications – Kali Uchis – After the Storm". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved January 5, 2021.

Notes

  1. ↑ Pete Rock is credited as producer on the remix version
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.