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2024 is proving to be a great year for rising R&B singer-songwriter UMI. Her recent single “wherever u r” featuring V of 21st century icons BTS debuted at #1 on Billboard’s R&B Digital Songs Sales chart.

Last month, UMI released her new EP, “talking to the wind” and today she joined us live to discuss the inspiration behind the project.

And just for Music Fest Fridays, UMI performed “why dont we go” live.

Stay up to beat with UMI’s music career by visiting her website or by following her on Instagram, X, and TikTok.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Feb. 23, 2024, as part of our Music Fest Fridays series.