Kehlani (song)
"Kehlani" | ||||
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Single by Jordan Adetunji | ||||
Released | 19 May 2024 | |||
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Length | 2:02 | |||
Label | 300 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jordan Adetunji | |||
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Jordan Adetunji singles chronology | ||||
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"Kehlani" on YouTube |
"Kehlani" is a song by British rapper and singer Jordan Adetunji, released on 19 May 2024. Named after the American singer Kehlani, it went viral on the video-sharing app TikTok and is considered Adetunji's breakout hit.[2][3]
Background
[edit]Within the first three days of its release, the song collected over 115,000 official on-demand streams in the United States.[2] On 23 May 2024, Kehlani posted two videos on TikTok featuring her lip-syncing to the song. The song has since gained significant popularity on the platform.[2][3] Jordan Adetunji has stated:
Making a song about Kehlani was a no brainer to me, her confidence and huge cultural impact is something I love! I love confidence. Especially when people do things that put themselves out there, doing things out the norm and showing huge ambition. When I made the track in my room I posted the snippet and when I seen the hype I recorded a new verse and dropped it everywhere within two days after! It made so much sense for me to get this song out asap.[3]
Composition
[edit]The song contains a sparse drill beat and sample of "Potential" by Summer Walker, over which Jordan Adetunji sings in fast-paced R&B vocals. He references Kehlani and South African singer Tyla in the lyrics.[1]
Remix
[edit]"Kehlani (Remix)" | |
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Remix by Jordan Adetunji and Kehlani | |
Released | 2 August 2024 |
Length | 2:59 |
Label | 300 |
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On 2 August 2024, Adetunji released a remix of "Kehlani" featuring aforementioned American singer Kehlani. The release included a music video with both artists.[4][5]
Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Grammy Awards | 2025 | Best Melodic Rap Performance | Pending | [6] |
Charts
[edit]Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[7] | 23 |
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[8] | 4 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9] | 38 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 34 |
France (SNEP)[11] | 172 |
Germany (GfK)[12] | 37 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[13] | 21 |
Ireland (IRMA)[14] | 19 |
Lithuania (AGATA)[15] | 36 |
Luxembourg (Billboard)[16] | 11 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] | 57 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] | 19 |
Portugal (AFP)[19] | 23 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] | 79 |
South Africa (TOSAC)[21] | 6 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[22] | 73 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] | 29 |
UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 8 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[25] | 1 |
US Billboard Hot 100[26] | 24 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[27] | 3 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[28] | 1 |
Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[29] | 9 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[30] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[31] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Decter, Rosie Long (26 June 2024). "Belfast Singer Jordan Adetunji Debuts on Billboard Canadian Hot 100 with TikTok Hit 'Kehlani'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Denis, Kyle; Unterberger, Andrew (30 May 2024). "Kehlani Gets a Bump for a New Remix & Inspires a New Viral Hit Named After Her". Billboard. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Eggertsen, Chris (26 June 2024). "'KEHLANI' Singer Jordan Adetunji Signs With 300 Entertainment & Warner Records UK". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji & Kehlani link up for "Kehlani" remix". GRM Daily. 2 August 2024. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (2 August 2024). "Jordan Adetunji And Kehlani Join Forces For Powerhouse Remix". Clash. Archived from the original on 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz; Strauss, Matthew (8 November 2024). "Grammy Nominations 2025: See the Full List Here". Pitchfork. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Top Singles (Week 27, 2024)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "2024 34-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Luxembourg Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 33. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 33-2024". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 34". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 August 2024.