"Kehlani" is a song by Northern Irish 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.[1][2]
| "Kehlani" | ||||
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| Single by Jordan Adetunji | ||||
| Released | 19 May 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:02 | |||
| Label | 300 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jordan Adetunji | |||
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| "Kehlani" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editWithin the first three days of its release, the song collected over 115,000 official on-demand streams in the United States.[1] 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.[1][2] 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.[2]
Composition
editThe 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 Tyla in the lyrics.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 48 |
| Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[5] | 9 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 45 |
| France (SNEP)[7] | 172 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[8] | 55 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 59 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 34 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[11] | 94 |
| Luxembourg (Billboard)[12] | 11 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] | 71 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] | 11 |
| South Africa (Billboard)[15] | 19 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] | 31 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[17] | 21 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[18] | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[19] | 52 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] | 13 |
References
edit- ^ 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. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Eggertsen, Chris (26 June 2024). "'KEHLANI' Singer Jordan Adetunji Signs With 300 Entertainment & Warner Records UK". Billboard. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Decter, Rosie Long (26 June 2024). "Belfast Singer Jordan Adetunji Debuts on Billboard Canadian Hot 100 with TikTok Hit 'Kehlani'". Billboard. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Top Singles (Week 27, 2024)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "2024 28-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Luxembourg Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "South Africa Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2024.