#NEWMUSIC: KEHLANI RELEASES NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM

2x GRAMMY® Award winning R&B powerhouse Kehlani releases her highly anticipated self-titled fifth studio album, KEHLANI, today on her birthday, April 24, 2026. Listen 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.

The album was anchored by a trio of defining singles, beginning with “Folded,” a breakout anthem that has become one of the defining R&B records of the decade. “Folded” delivered major award recognition, including 2x GRAMMY® wins for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance, an iHeartRadio Music Award for R&B Song of the Year (where she made her debut award show performance), NAACP Image Awards nominations, and three American Music Award nominations, including Song of the Year. The song has surpassed 800 million global streams, peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and spent 43 weeks on the chart. It reached #1 across Urban (for 10 weeks), Rhythmic, and R&B radio formats, generated over 1.45 billion U.S. radio audience impressions, earned Kehlani her first solo #1 on the Billboard Rhythmic Airplay Chart, and reached #22 on Billboard’s Global 200. The “Folded Homage Pack” extended its cultural footprint with reinterpretations from R&B icons including Toni Braxton, Brandy, JoJo, Mario, Ne-Yo, and Tank. She also performed “Folded” on an episode of Amazon’s “In The Paint”, which aired during NBA Nightcap.

The momentum continued with “Out The Window,” which further showcased Kehlani’s emotional transparency and sonic direction. Most recently, Kehlani released “Back and Forth” featuring Missy Elliott. The track pairs Kehlani’s signature vulnerability with Missy Elliott’s unmistakable innovation and energy, serving as the final preview before the album’s release.

Last year while visiting Toronto, Kehlani stopped by Vietnamese restaurant Pho Ngoc on Adelaide St W and shared how good the food was, bringing a shining light to the local business. To celebrate, today, Friday, April 24 between 12-6pm, anyone who places an order at the restaurant will receive a poster and have a chance to win a signed Kehlani Vinyl or an album T-shirt or Hoodie. The first 10 fans will get a $20 gift card. More info on the deal here.

Kehlani celebrates a landmark year of cultural impact, including a surprise appearance during Giveon’s mainstage set at Coachella in addition to her solo performance at Revolve Festival.

With over 20 RIAA certifications, more than 5 billion global streams, and status as a 7x GRAMMY® nominated songwriter and artist, Kehlani continues to solidify her place as one of contemporary R&B’s most essential voices. This year she was also honored at the Femme It Forward 2025 “Give Her FlowHERS” Awards Gala, receiving the Alchemist Award, and recognized as an ASCAP Women Behind the Music Honoree. 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.

Kehlani will bring the album to global stages with upcoming festival performances at Essence Festival, Afronation Portugal, Roots Picnic, and more.

KEHLANI TRACKLIST

1. Intro
2. Anotha Luva (feat. Lil Wayne)
3. No Such Thing (feat. Clipse)
4. Folded
5. I Need You (feat. Brandy)
6. Oooh
7. Back and Forth (feat. Missy Elliott)
8. Shoulda Never (feat. Usher)
9. You Got It
10. Out The Window
11. Still
12. Call Me Back (feat. T-Pain & Lil Jon)
13. Pocket (feat. Cardi B)
14. Lights On (feat. Big Sean)
15. Sweet Nuthins (feat. Leon Thomas)
16. Cruise Control
17. Unlearn

#NEWMUSIC: KEHLANI NEW SINGLE “BACK AND FORTH” FT. MISSY ELLIOTT

2x GRAMMY® Award–winning R&B superstar Kehlani returns today with her electrifying new single, “Back and Forth” featuring iconic trailblazer Missy Elliott. The track arrives as the final preview of her forthcoming self-titled album, KEHLANI, set for release on April 24 – her birthday – marking a defining moment in her career. Pre-save album HERE.

“Back and Forth” pairs Kehlani’s signature soulful vulnerability with Missy Elliott’s unmatched charisma and innovation, resulting in a dynamic track that bridges generations of R&B. The collaboration underscores Kehlani’s continued evolution as an artist unafraid to push boundaries while honoring the icons who paved the way.

The single sets the tone for KEHLANI, an intimate and fearless body of work that reflects her clarity, confidence, and creative freedom. A self-titled album often represents an artist’s most personal statement, and Kehlani captures her at her most honest – blending soul-baring storytelling with the lush, genre-defying sound that has made her one of modern R&B’s most influential voices.

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.

#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.

 

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(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)