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Crash (Kehlani album)

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Crash
The artist sat on the roof of a red car.
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 21, 2024
GenreR&B[1]
Length42:59
LabelAtlantic
Producer
Kehlani chronology
Blue Water Road
(2022)
Crash
(2024)
Singles from Crash
  1. "After Hours"
    Released: April 4, 2024
  2. "Next 2 U"
    Released: May 31, 2024


Crash is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Kehlani. It was released through Atlantic Records on June 21, 2024. The album features guest appearances from Jill Scott, Young Miko, and Omah Lay. Production was handled by Dixson, Mamii, Khris Riddick, Alex Goldblatt, Oak Felder, Jack Rochon, Aidan, Aaron Paris, Ant Clemons, Darhyl Camper, GuiltyBeatz, and Etienne. Serving as the follow-up to Kehlani's previous album, Blue Water Road (2022), Crash was supported by two singles: "After Hours" and "Next 2 U".

Singles and promotion[edit]

The lead single of the album, "After Hours", was released on April 4, 2024.[2] On May 15, 2024, Kehlani announced the album, along with its cover art and release date.[3] The second single, "Next 2 U", was released on May 31, 2024.[4] On June 14, 2024, Kehlani revealed the tracklist of the album.[5]

Critical reception[edit]

Track listing[edit]

Crash track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."GrooveTheory"
4:07
2."Next 2 U"Dixson2:41
3."After Hours"
  • Khris Riddick
  • Goldblatt
3:22
4."What I Want"
Oak3:47
5."Crash"
  • Parrish
  • Riddick-Tynes
  • Goldblatt
  • Jack Rochon
  • Aidan Carroll
  • Aaron Cheung
  • Reginald Becton
  • Upchurch
  • Riddick
  • Goldblatt
  • Rochon
  • Aidan
  • Aaron Paris[a]
2:36
6."8"
  • Clemons
  • Dixson
2:30
7."Sucia" (featuring Jill Scott and Young Miko)
Camper4:22
8."Better Not"
  • Parrish
  • Felder
  • Upchurch
  • Belanger
  • Becton
  • Destin Conrad
  • Alexander Ben-Abdallah
Oak2:44
9."Tears" (featuring Omah Lay)
  • Rochon
  • GuiltyBeatz
  • Etienne
3:33
10."Vegas"
  • Parrish
  • Camper
  • Clemons
  • Rochon
  • Boggs
  • Upchurch
  • Dixson
  • Belanger
  • Becton
  • Camper
  • Clemons
  • Rochon
3:46
11."Deep"
  • Parrish
  • Rochon
  • Dixson
  • Belanger
  • Rochon
  • Dixson[a]
2:48
12."Chapel"
  • Parrish
  • Dixson
  • Rochon
  • Upchurch
  • Belanger
  • Becton
  • Alexander Graham
  • Prince-Phabian Iman
  • Dixson
  • Rochon
3:57
13."Lose My Wife"
  • Parrish
  • Rochon
  • Dixson
  • Rochon
  • Dixson[a]
2:46
Total length:42:59

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer
  • "What I Want" contains a sample from "What a Girl Wants" performed by Christina Aguilera.[6][7]

Personnel[edit]

  • Kehlani – vocals
  • Colin Leonardmastering
  • Jaycen Joshuamixing
  • Mike Seaberg – mix engineering
  • Chris Bhikoo – mixing assistance
  • Jacob Richards – mixing assistance
  • Jonathan Lopez Garcia – engineering assistance (tracks 3, 9, 10, 11)
  • Patrick Gardner – engineering assistance (tracks 5, 7, 9–12)
  • Danforth Webster – engineering assistance (track 9)
  • Terena Dawn – engineering assistance (tracks 9–11)
  • Hayden Duncan – engineering assistance (tracks 10, 11)
  • Aaron Paris – violin (track 5)
  • Dixson – drums (tracks 11, 13)
  • Mamii – background vocals (track 12)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Muggs, Joe (June 17, 2024). "Album: Kehlani – Crash". The Arts Desk. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Saponara, Michael (April 4, 2024). "Kehlani Makes Magic on the Dance Floor for Vibrant 'After Hours' Single: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Mamo, Heran (May 15, 2024). "Kehlani Announces Fourth Studio Album 'Crash': Here's When It Artives". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (May 31, 2024). "Kehlani Finds Their Peace 'Next 2 U' On Their New Single". Uproxx. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (May 31, 2024). "Kehlani's 'Crash' Album Tracklist Features Jill Scott, Young Miko, And Omah Lay". Uproxx. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  6. ^ Reeves, Mosi (June 21, 2024). "Kehlani is Looking For Love In a World on Fire". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on June 23, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  7. ^ Unterberger, Andrew (June 21, 2024). "Friday Music Guide: Peso Pluma, Gracie Abrams, Post Malone & More". Billboard. Billboard Media, LLC. Archived from the original on June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.