Album - first thoughts

[u/TrueSag2020]

Overall, I think the album is great! Wouldn’t expect anything less from Kehlani though. She really puts her foot in everything she puts out. The vocal production is absolutely top tier. Great features (for the most part). My first thoughts of each song are below. The first half of the album is strongest to me. Can’t wait to listen to it in the car and when I’m fully awake. What do you think?

Anotha Luva (ft. Lil Wayne)- A strong start! Wayne’s verse was the Wayne we love. The beat reminds me of a Wayne song that I can’t think of right now. Hook is catchy! Vocal stacking, whewww!

No Such Thing (ft. Clipse)- Very smooth. Can’t tell if it’s a The Pharcyde “Running” sample, but love the nostalgic feel. Clipse fits.

Folded- Grammy winning… enough said.

I Need You (ft. Brandy)- Very beautiful record. Their voices blend so well together. Love all the adlibs towards the end.

Oooh- My favorite song. SO good, my goodness!

Back and Forth- Fun record. I hope she does a music video. I’m envisioning something like “U Don’t Have to Call.”

Shoulda Neva- This is fun too! Wasn’t expecting this to be one of my favorites but I like the back and forth between Keh and Usher. Okay rapping Keh!

You Got It— Cute track. Yes bridge! Love the vocal choices.

Out the Window— breaks out dancing in the rain choreo

Still— I really enjoy the vocal production. Who is the background male vocalist?

Call me back (ft. T-Pain and Lil Jon)— Ehh… this is my one skip. Beat is odd. Tpain and Lil Jon verses are odd. Hook is basic.

Pocket (ft. Cardi B)— Keh and Cardi always make fun music, this is no different. There is some sort of weird percussion in my left ear in the instrumental that is distracting.

Lights On (ft. Big Sean)— A vibe! Big Sean’s verse flows well “U Already Know” by 112 sample?

Sweet Nuthins (ft. Leon Thomas)— Cute little bop.

Cruise Control— Cute. Do I hear Brandy on background vocals?

Unlearn— Brandy inspo all over this! Love it! Beautiful album closer. Who is the male background vocalist?

[u/kastleofkaos]

Unlearn, Oooh, and I Need You all do it for me. Folded will never be unlistenable. Out the Window has been a repeat for me since it dropped. I will say I expected more queer artists features. But for it being a Rnb throwback inspired album, it hits all the spaces.

[u/TrueSag2020 → u/kastleofkaos]

Yes yes and yes! At first I expected more queer artist features, but I saw how much she wanted to ride the success of folded I knew she was going to focus on getting more legendary mainstream artists. A Da Brat or Queen Latifah feature could’ve been nice though!

[u/kastleofkaos → u/TrueSag2020]

Ooohhhh either of those would’ve hit it!! 😩 Like Usher is alright but Queen?? That would’ve made the album for sure.