Lyrics like “ Now all I want is peace and quiet / For peace of mind, yeah / Peace and time… While I’m grieving us” showcase a sense of isolation and the need for distance, themes that are disturbingly relatable right now. ” With its lingering grooves, we’re brought back to the slowness of “Toxic,” but this time with an entirely different message.
The album doesn’t pick up again until the impassioned and heartfelt “ Grieving. By now, the album has lost the oomph that was promised with “Toxic,” as if Kehlani was winding down from the initial energy. The inconsistency continued with “ F&MU ” and “ Can You Blame Me ,” both of which fell flat lyrically and rhythmically. Gradually layering vocals at the end doesn’t make up for the redundant chorus, “Maybe if I drank enough / I’ll make my way over to ya.” At almost five minutes, it’s the longest song on the album and is far too slow and repetitive for that amount of time. “ Hate the Club ” was my least favorite track. Her soulful insistence, “I beg you, don’t listen / I beg you, just hear me,” doesn’t align with the acoustic guitar in the background, as if the track was produced using two different songs. However, the lyrics feel disconnected from the instrumentation. With “ Everybody Business ,” Kehlani brutally deconstructs the pressure, hate and stereotypes towards dating in the music industry. The album hits a snag around the eighth and ninth tracks. ” The track “Change Your Life” features singer Jhené Aiko, whose soft vocals complement Kehlani’s fast-paced chorus to create a colorful and lustful narrative. For an album composed of such risqué tracks, it begins to lose power without offering any variety or risk.ĭespite the musical conformity in the opening songs, the album continues to showcase Kehlani’s emotional maturity with impactful tracks like “ Water ” and “ Change Your Life. This is a major downside to Kehlani’s work. However, the songs start to sound the same by the fourth song.
The first three tracks seamlessly interweave poignant content in a strong progression. The song finishes with an elegant piano outro. The third track, “ Bad News ,” similarly explores commitment issues with lyrics that Kehlani intones like a lullaby. ” Salacious lyrics mix with a slow and addictive bass line and invites you into a world where you want to know the secrets of toxic relationships. The album is distinguished by its tough and honest subjects, heightened by Kehlani’s chillingly vivacious voice. They were accompanied by “quarantine style” music videos that were filmed in Kehlani’s home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ” Three of the promotional singles, “Toxic,” “Everybody Business” and “F&MU” were released in March and April. ” It is her first full-length record since her 2017 debut “ SweetSexySavage. I’ll be sure to follow up once the vinyl is in my hands.On May 8, R&B artist Kehlani released her second studio album, “ It Was Good Until It Wasn’t. Right now she’s halfway through a tour supporting the album, which if you haven’t had an opportunity to check it out then you’re definitely missing out. I’m interested in watching her progression and wonder what a sophomore album from her will sound like. The disc is still available from the Atlantic Records site. It’s also worth noting she’s released a “ CRZY/Distraction” 7” Picture Disc to add to the collection. The double LP will be released on pink vinyl July 28th. Through a partnership with chain retailer Urban Outfitters Kehlani says her dream is finally coming true. Scrolling through her Instagram, often sprinkled with inspirational quotes and personal anecdotes, the excitement that she would be releasing a limited edition 2-disc LP was palpable. The deluxe edition spans eighteen tracks and clocks in just shy of an hour with no features. (One that almost didn’t see the light of day after an attempted suicide.) When the album went up for pre-order, the looming question was if the lengthy album would get a vinyl release. An album slow cooked after inking a deal with Atlantic Records. SweetSexySavage is the child of those two former releases. You Should Be Here, her Grammy nominated second mixtape, strayed from the samples to give a glimpse of her musical future. Check Bryson Tiller’s sophomore album which samples SWV’s Rain or the Tanto Metro and Devante bite on Tory Lanez hit Luv. The sample heavy Soundcloud release Cloud 9, could have been stocked on shelves during the 90s. The 90s is an easy reference for Kehlani, the sound is all over the airwaves. A rare feat for an indie artist more familiar with crafting mixtapes instead of a proper album. From her smoky runs on the Pop & Oak produced Distraction to the bonus track Gangsta from the Suicide Squad OST, she’s crafted a cohesive debut album. SweetSexySavage, an album title clearly inspired by TLC’s CrazySex圜ool embodies the influence of early 90’s R&B.
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