Kali Uchis, Sugar! Honey! Love!

In the 78^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Sugar! Honey! Love!” performed by Grammy-winning R&B/Latin singer/songwriter, Kali Uchis.

BBring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and/or stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 78^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we break down “Sugar! Honey! Love!” performed by Kali Uchis.

“Swear at this point, I’ve seen it all,” Grammy-winning R&B/Latin singer/songwriter Kali Uchis sings in the first verse of “Sugar! Honey! Love!”.  She continues singing, honestly and sincerely, “So, nothing shocks me anymore / Sick and tired of betrayal, tell me, who can I trust?” Oh, snap! In the second track from her 2025 album, Sincerely, she recollects and reflects on life, love, and trauma. In the second verse, she acknowledges the past but also turns the page: “Every day was gray, you put color back to my world / Sugar honey, you gave me so much more to live for.”

Uchis penned “Sugar! Honey! Love!” and produced it with The Outfit. This is a song that floats along – it hypnotizes you. It begins with a silky smooth intro.  The musical backdrop is calm, chill, cool, and collected. The sound is incredibly sophisticated, featuring gorgeous guitars, keys, and strings, as well as prominent bass and a solid groove from the drums.  Uchis delivers lovely vocals. She sounds as cool as a cucumber for most of the song. Does she break a sweat? Barely, if at all! The chorus, the centerpiece, soars as Uchis acknowledges her come-up, which is authentic, meaningful, and thoughtful.

“And I did all my time for a crime that wasn’t mine

Made it out alive, now I’m letting the sun

Shine on me and my sweet sugar honey love

Shine all your light to this world, sugar, honey, love.”

Ultimately, “Sugar! Honey! Love!” is a fabulous gem from Kali Uchis. Her expressive vocal performance, honest delivery, and vulnerable lyricism shine.