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.
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.
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
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