Kehlani (song)

"KEHLANI" redirects here. For the singer-songwriter, see Kehlani.

"Kehlani"
Single by Jordan Adetunji
Released19 May 2024 (2024-05-19)
Genre
Length2:02
Label300
Songwriter(s)Jordan Adetunji
Producer(s)
  • Prodbyli
  • VillaBeatz
Jordan Adetunji singles chronology
"Zack & Cody"
(2024) 		"Kehlani"
(2024)
Music video
"Kehlani" on YouTube

"Kehlani" is a song by British 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.[2][3]

Background

Within the first three days of its release, the song collected over 115,000 official on-demand streams in the United States.[2] 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.[2][3] 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.[3]

Composition

The song contains a sparse drill beat and sample of "Potential" by Summer Walker, over which Jordan Adetunji sings in fast-paced R&B vocals. The song also samples "Calling for You" by Drake and 21 Savage, he references Kehlani and South African singer Tyla in the lyrics.[1]

Remix

"Kehlani (Remix)"
Remix by Jordan Adetunji and Kehlani
Released2 August 2024 (2024-08-02)
Length2:59
Label300
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Prodbyli
  • VillaBeatz

On 2 August 2024, Adetunji released a remix of "Kehlani" featuring aforementioned American singer Kehlani. The release included a music video with both artists.[4][5]

Awards and nominations for "Kehlani (Remix)"
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
Grammy Awards 2025 Best Melodic Rap Performance Pending [6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Kehlani"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 23
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[8] 4
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9] 38
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 34
France (SNEP)[11] 172
Germany (GfK)[12] 37
Global 200 (Billboard)[13] 21
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 19
Lithuania (AGATA)[15] 36
Luxembourg (Billboard)[16] 11
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] 57
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] 19
Portugal (AFP)[19] 23
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] 79
South Africa (TOSAC)[21] 6
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[22] 73
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] 29
UK Singles (OCC)[24] 8
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[25] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[26] 24
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[27] 3
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[28] 1
Chart performance for "Kehlani" (Remix)
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[29] 9

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Kehlani"
Chart (2024) Position
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[30] 34
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[31] 94
Global 200 (Billboard)[32] 183
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] 95
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[34] 30
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[35] 41

Certifications

Certifications for "Kehlani"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[36] Gold 35,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[37] Gold 25,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[38] Gold 400,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Decter, Rosie Long (26 June 2024). "Belfast Singer Jordan Adetunji Debuts on Billboard Canadian Hot 100 with TikTok Hit 'Kehlani'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  2. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Eggertsen, Chris (26 June 2024). "'KEHLANI' Singer Jordan Adetunji Signs With 300 Entertainment & Warner Records UK". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Jordan Adetunji & Kehlani link up for "Kehlani" remix". GRM Daily. 2 August 2024. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  5. ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (2 August 2024). "Jordan Adetunji And Kehlani Join Forces For Powerhouse Remix". Clash. Archived from the original on 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  6. ^ Monroe, Jazz; Strauss, Matthew (8 November 2024). "Grammy Nominations 2025: See the Full List Here". Pitchfork. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  7. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  8. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Top Singles (Week 27, 2024)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
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  14. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  15. ^ "2024 34-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Luxembourg Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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  18. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  19. ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  20. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 33. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  21. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 33-2024". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  22. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 34". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  23. ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  24. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  25. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
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  27. ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  28. ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  29. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  30. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Hip Hop/R&B Singles for 2024". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
  31. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  32. ^ "Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  33. ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2024". hitparade.ch (in German). Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  34. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  35. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  36. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  37. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 31 December 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Kehlani in the search box.
  38. ^ "British single certifications – Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 29 November 2024.