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R&B powerhouse Kehlani has made a triumphant return to the music world with the release of her highly anticipated fourth studio album, “CRASH.” The album, which dropped on June 21, 2024, via Atlantic Records, marks the artist’s first full-length project since 2022’s “Blue Water Road.””CRASH” showcases Kehlani’s evolution as an artist, featuring a more upbeat and positive sound compared to her previous works. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter has described the album as a deliberate shift towards creating music that provides “life and fun” in response to recent global challenges.

• The lead single “After Hours,” released in April, has already become a fan favorite, garnering over 19 million streams on Spotify. The track, which samples Cordel ‘Scatta’ Burrell’s ‘Coolie Dance Riddim,’ is accompanied by a Las Vegas-set music video that has racked up 1.6 million views on YouTube.
• “Next 2 U,” another single from the album, showcases Kehlani’s signature emotional depth with lyrics like “You’re more than the sun, you are the sun beams / Your love is high, wide like a river”.

In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Kehlani explained her approach to “CRASH”: “I want my art to provide some kind of life and fun, and I want to go outside. I want to hear this outside, and I want to feel good”. This sentiment is reflected in the album’s energetic tracks and positive themes.

With its fresh sound and positive energy, “CRASH” is poised to make a significant impact on the R&B scene and potentially become Kehlani’s highest-charting album yet. As Kehlani continues to push boundaries and evolve as an artist, “CRASH” stands as a testament to her growth and resilience in the ever-changing music industry.