Kehlani at Radio City Music Hall

Kehlani first stepped into the spotlight when they auditioned for America’s Got Talent with their pop cover group, Poplyfe. The judges particularly mentioned that Kehlani was better off as a solo act. After their stint with Poplyfe, Kehlani was contacted by America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon. He sent them to work in the studio with top producers, resulting in their independently released mixtapes, Cloud 19 and You Should Be Here. The mixtapes were well-received by fans and highly regarded by professional music critics. Their sophomore mixtape, You Should Be Here, successfully entered the mainstream charts, peaking at number 5 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 2 on the Top R&B Album charts. Moreover, You Should Be Here earned Kehlani their first Grammy Nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

In 2017, Kehlani later signed with Atlantic Records and released their debut studio album, SweetSexySavage. The record topped Billboard’s R&B chart and debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200. Featuring the massive hit singles “Crzy,” “Gangsta,” and “Distraction,” SweetSexySavage earned Kehlani their first gold certification after selling more than 500,000 copies.

In 2020, Kehlani released their follow-up album, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t. The record was preceded by singles, “Can I,” “Toxic,” “Everybody Business,” and “F&MU.” The record peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200. The album received stellar reviews from critics, with some writers praising it for “its variety and for not sounding monotonous.”

This year, Kehlani is promoting their latest album, Blue Water Road. Kehlani was the lead writer in all 13 tracks and the record features Justin Bieber, Blxst, Thundercat, Sud, Ambre, and Jessie Reyes as guest artists.

Tickets to see Kehlani on their second night at the Radio City Music Hall are now available!