UMI

UMI, born Tierra Umi Wilson, is a singer, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles. She built her audience independently, uploading self-written and self-recorded songs to SoundCloud and YouTube before gaining wider recognition, and she has continued to write and produce much of her own music throughout her career.

Her sound blends R&B and hip-hop-influenced production with lo-fi textures and soft, airy vocals, often exploring themes of self-love, healing and spirituality. Songs such as «Remember Me», «Butterfly» and «Love Affair» reflect this intimate, introspective approach, while tracks like «River» and «Midnight Blues» show her range between mellow, meditative moods and more upbeat, pop-leaning material.

UMI is often associated with a generation of independent, internet-raised R&B artists who built their audiences directly through streaming and social platforms rather than traditional label promotion. Her music is noted for its warm, calming atmosphere and for centering personal narratives around identity and self-care, qualities that run through songs like «Down to Earth» and «wherever u r».