Fresh off the heels of her beautifully joyous debut Lollapalooza performance this past Sunday. Rising great R&B/Soul singer and songwriter, UMI, delivers her beautifully soulful new V Ron-produced single, happy im. Which she announced during her performance would be releasing today and for everyone to be prepared to listen to and support. That is also surprisingly her first release her in 2023.
The very beautifully soulful record with its just as beautiful acoustic guitar backdrop over a stripped-down drumbeat. Finding UMI showing off her effortlessly beautiful voice as she effortlessly sings the enchanting lyrics about a love she is so happy to have fallen for. Even at one point midway through singing and rapping in Japanese. You can also hear in small hints in her voice, the influence from fellow Japanese bred and Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter, Jhené Aiko too. But where you can still tell it’s also UMI’s own beautifully smooth voice.
UMI also debuting through Vevo. A beautifully grainy and personal accompanying video for the record as well. Which follows her and the affection of her love that she sings about in the song on a day-in-the-life. From riding the subways to visiting picturesque gardens, spending time together at home, at a park and riding up to a beach. Where the soak in all the boundlessly great energy and endlessly happy smiles abound. Bringing the beautifully enchanting and happily loving lyrics even more to life.