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wherever u r by Umi feat. V

  Can you imagine if you were an artist and one of the members of BTS–the biggest boy band in the world–was recommending your songs on his Instagram? Most people would probably freak out, and they might feel shy messaging the member about it. American singer-songwriter Umi was shy, but she still reached out after V of BTS mentioned her song, and it's a good thing she did, otherwise fans wouldn't have received a collaboration between the two incredibly talented artists, released by Umi on the BTS member’s birthday.

 The collaboration, a single called “wherever u r”, really seems like a culmination of both artists’ individual styles, which already aligned quite well. The song is about a past love that's still holding on. The lyrics express regret over this ended love in Umi’s line, “I wish that I called you more/Just to make you feel better”, and the chorus concludes with the promise, “I'ma be wherever you are/Here in your heart.”

 Having listened to the past work of both artists, you won't be surprised to know that the genre of “wherever u r” is RnB/Soul. The song is oddly satisfying to listen to, with soft guitar notes and defined beats. Umi’s voice is gentle and magical, while V’s is ethereal, and the two blend together beautifully. Even the lyric video Umi released is calming, with lyrics appearing in computer text boxes and the words, “love umi and v” typed at the end in all lowercase.

 Born from a wholesome interaction between two artists and released by Umi on V’s birthday during his military enlistment, “wherever u r” is a beautiful combination of two unique and calming voices. The song is one of lost love that's never really gone, told through soothing RnB music and complete with a simple, aesthetic music video. With “wherever u r”, Umi and V have both shown their individual talents and wonderful music.

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