Visionary R&B singer-songwriter UMI releases "wherever u r" a special new track before the end of the year featuring V of 21st century icons BTS.
Comforting and vibrant, "wherever u r" is a heartfelt song where the two trade verses about loving someone from a distance. Initially written by UMI to express how much she misses her grandmother who lives in Japan, the song took on new depth and complexity when V turned it into a duet. The collaboration, which now speaks to separation of all kinds, came about organically, after the two exchanged messages about working together on a song.
"wherever u r" is dedicated to all people with loved ones in different time zones, states, places. It's a reminder that love is a frequency that can be felt no matter the distance. So, allow yourself to send love. It is always felt in that random urge to text someone, call them or smile,” UMI explains. "Tae and I have been fans of each other for a long time. We recently connected when he shared my song on instagram and very organically we started chatting about music & life. Eventually we decided to create a song together. With no agenda just for the fun of it. When I found out he was going to the military, the theme of the song started to deepen, and we knew this would be a special song to share with both of our fans. It was all very organic and in the moment. I feel very grateful to have been trusted with this song. It’s truly a gift from our hearts to the world and we are excited for people to enjoy it :)"
Up next, UMI’s talking to the wind EP is out January 19.
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