Stream CHIKA’s ‘Wish You Were (T)Here’

Following a transformative hiatus after the passing of her father, CHIKA returns with a renewed sense of self, turning solitude into strength and grief into grounding.

“Wish You Were (T)Here” is both a wish for connection and a declaration of arrival: a reminder that healing doesn’t happen in hiding, and that presence itself can be a kind of power.

Mixing her classic approach of spoken word, hip hop, and introspective lyrics CHIKA makes a bold resurface letting fans and newcomers know her hiatus was never a means to an end.

What emerges from “Wish You Were (T)Here” is CHIKA at her most intentional and self-assured; measured, not muzzled. The EP navigates redemption, reflection, and rebirth with striking vulnerability while weaving themes of nostalgia, healing, and homecoming.

Her latest singles from the EP “STIMMING” and “FLOAT” offer a deeply relatable perspective of the world around CHIKA.

“STIMMING” is an audible depiction of an overstimulated mind – CHIKA fires off quickfire raps as she narrates a day in the life of a person showing signs of neurodivergence, opening up a larger conversation about disability in the BIPOC community. “FLOAT,” on the other hand, is a slow, jazzy, and deeply reflective single that invites listeners into her world as she releases the tension of the soul and captures a sense of levity after loss.

Even with the EP’s heavy subject matter, CHIKA still leaves room for more lighthearted topics – cue “More Is More,” which finds her manifesting an abundant life for herself.

Chika‘s musical journey has been marked by bold artistic statements and personal growth.

In 2023, she released “Samson: The Album,” a deeply introspective project that delves into themes of mental health and identity. The album featured collaborations with industry legends like Stevie Wonder and Lin-Manuel Miranda, showcasing her ability to blend introspective, socially conscious hip-hop with R&B.

Her 2025 singles, “STIMMING” and “FLOAT,” further exemplify her versatility, addressing topics such as neurodivergence and the healing process after loss. Through her new EP, Chika continues to establish herself as a powerful voice in contemporary music, blending vulnerability with resilience.

Stream “Wish You Were (T)Here!”