#NEWMUSIC: KEHLANI ANNOUNCES SELF-TITLED ALBUM COMING APRIL 24, 2026

GRAMMY® Award–winning R&B powerhouse Kehlani announces the arrival of her highly anticipated new self titled album, Kehlani, set for release on April 24. The self-titled project marks a defining moment in her career – an intimate and fearless body of work that reflects her clarity, confidence, and creative freedom. Pre-save/pre-order album HERE. Signed vinyl & CD pre-orders available HERE.

A self-titled album is often an artist’s most personal statement, and Kehlani is no exception. The project captures her at her most honest, blending soul-baring storytelling with the lush, genre-bending sound that has made her one of modern R&B’s most influential voices. Exploring themes of love, transformation, vulnerability, and growth, the album presents Kehlani fully in her element – raw, reflective, and unapologetically herself.

ABOUT KEHLANI

Kehlani will open your eyes, open your mind, and open your heart. For as blunt as she may be about life, lust, and love, her music occupies an elevated state above even the best high, yet remains deeply human and accessible with every listen. To date, she has earned over 20 gold and platinum RIAA certifications, tallied more than 5 billion streams, and is now a 2x GRAMMY® Award–winning, 7x GRAMMY® Award–nominated artist, taking home Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for her global hit “Folded”.

She ushered in a new era and dominated the cultural conversation with her 2025 single “Folded,” a soaring anthem that has amassed over 800 million global streams, peaked at #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100, and reached #1 at Urban Radio (for 9 weeks) as well as hit #1 at Rhythmic and R&B Radio. Kehlani also earned her first solo Billboard #1 on the Rhythmic Airplay Chart, claimed the top spot on Apple Music’s R&B charts in both the U.S. and U.K., and reached #22 on Billboard’s Global 200. The song inspired the star-studded “Folded Homage Pack,” featuring fresh interpretations by R&B icons Toni Braxton, Brandy, JoJo, Mario, Ne-Yo, and Tank.

Adding to an already monumental year, Kehlani will also be honored with the Impact Award at the upcoming Billboard Women in Music, where she will deliver a special performance in celebration of her influence on music and culture.

Additional details about Kehlani will be announced soon.

(Photo Credit: Kaio Cesar)

#NEWMUSIC: KEHLANI FT. JUSTIN BIEBER – “UP AT NIGHT”

Two-time Grammy nominee Kehlani and Canada’s Justin Bieber team-up on new Track UP AT NIGHT, which has just been released. The Track appears on Kehlani’s upcoming Album BLUE WATER ROAD, out on April 29, 2022 via Warner Music Canada.

The Track is produced by Pop Wansel of production duo Pop & Oak and marks the second time the Duo have collaborated after working together on the Track GET ME.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)

#SPOTTED: KEHLANI IN TORONTO AT SEPHORA FOR MAKE UP FOR EVER

R&B superstar Kehlani is in town tonight for a sold-out show at Rebel as part of her SweetSexySavage tour. Making time for her beloved Toronto fans with a last-minute appearance at Sephora Eaton Centre to promote her Make Up For Ever collaboration, Kehlani x Aqua XL.

Hundreds of fans queued as early as 6 AM today for a wristband to meet the friendly Grammy-nominated Singer-Songwriter from Oakland, who had plenty of hugs in store. Donning some of the hyper-colourful looks seen in promotional pieces for her collaboration, Kehlani arrived at the venue fashionably late and met as many of her fans as time permitted. She even brought her puppy Franklin on tour, although we didn’t get a chance to see him! 🐶

 

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Earlier in the day she attended a brunch for Make Up For Ever Canada staff, just part of her jam-packed day which also includes an afterparty.

 

See some Snaps. Hover cursor over left and right of album to navigate slideshow:

(Swipe left) R&B star #Kehlani meets her fans at Sephora Eaton Centre for her Make Up For Ever collaboration #KehlanixAquaXL. She plays a sold-out show at Rebel tonight.

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Absolutely spoiled! Loved meeting this queen! Thanks to Make Up For Ever and Sephora for hooking us up with #Kehlani! #KehlaniXAquaXL

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#NEWMUSIC: KEHLANI – “DISTRACTION”

Let’s be real – R&B just isn’t what it used to be. Hence when we were told by a friend to check out Kehlani‘s debut disc SweetSexySavage, we were expecting it to sound like every other Neo-Soul/Alternative-R&B album out in the past decade. But really it isn’t. Lead single Distraction‘s TLC influence is an unavoidable comparison. Even the album’s title itself rings of that Trio’s 1994 Grammy-winning disc CrazySexyCool. Many Millennials however won’t know that.  Kehlani‘s debut disc possesses sensuality, soul and an understated Gen Z confidence that keeps us wanting to re-examine it. It’s fresh.

The 21-year-old Singer/Songwriter from Oakland, California originally aspired to be a dancer, curtailed by injury, but has managed plenty fine as a musician, making a critical splash with her 2014 Mixtape You Should be Here. SweetSexySavage however, is considered technically Kehlani‘s debut.

 

Check-out Distraction below:

Kehlani is definitely one to keep a tab on. She’s in Toronto early June for a show at Rebel.

Warner Music Canada release SWEETSEXYSAVAGE, downloadable here.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)