Kehlani – Kehlani (Album Review)

Kehlani stepping out with a self-titled album feels intentional, and after listening, it makes perfect sense why.

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TOP 5 SONGS

5. Oooh

Yeah… this one wastes no time.

“Oooh” is exactly what it sounds like—a slow burn that turns into something a little more… intense. It starts smooth, almost teasing, and then suddenly you’re in full-on bedroom territory.

But the thing about Kehlani is, she never makes it feel cheap.

It’s sensual, yes. But it’s also personal. Intentional. There’s emotion behind the desire, which makes it hit that much harder. It’s one of those tracks that feels good and pulls you in deeper the more you listen.

4. Anotha Lova (Ft. Lil Wayne)

Starting the album with Lil Wayne? Yeah, that was a power move.

Wayne comes in gritty and confident, setting the tone immediately. Then Kehlani slides in with that smooth, effortless delivery, and the contrast between them just works.

The hook is addictive—like, stuck-in-your-head-all-day type of addictive—and the chemistry between them makes the whole track feel bigger. Stronger.

Lyrically, it’s about that all-in kind of love. The “I don’t want nobody else, don’t even see nobody else” type. And you feel that conviction all the way through.

3. Sweet Nuthins (Ft. Leon Thomas)

Two of my favorite voices on one track? Yeah, this was never gonna miss.

Kehlani and Leon Thomas really said “let’s set the mood” and didn’t look back. The production has some familiar softness reminiscent of “Folded,” but the energy here is way more intimate—like closer, quieter, more calculated.

We’re talking whispering sweet nothings, bodies close, voices even closer.

The vocals? Silky. Controlled. Effortless. Both artists glide through this track like they’ve got something to prove, and they absolutely do. It’s hot, it’s emotional, it’s grown. This is that “don’t play this on speaker around the wrong people” kind of song.

2. Unlearn

This one… yeah, it got me.

“Unlearn” is about doing the hard, uncomfortable work. Letting go of toxic habits, old mindsets, and defense mechanisms that once protected you but don’t serve you anymore.

And the thing is this: she doesn’t make it sound easy.

There’s hesitation in it. Fear. That “I want to be better, but I’m still figuring out how” energy that feels so real it almost hurts. It’s vulnerable in a way that doesn’t feel performative. It feels lived in.

Pure R&B. Pure honesty. And honestly? One of the most beautiful closers on the album.

1. Folded

Okay. Let’s be real for a second.

Yes, it’s overplayed.
Yes, it’s everywhere.
And no… I’m not skipping it either.

This song is a banger, point blank.

It’s one of those tracks that just hits every single time. The vocals, the emotion, the way it builds—it feels big without trying too hard. It’s dramatic in the best way, and honestly? It makes sense why it went viral.

This feels like one of those songs that defined the era.
5/5. No notes. Zero complaints. No skips.

SONG BY SONG RATING

1. Intro (N/A)

2. Another Luva (4/5)

3. No Such Thing (4/5)

4. Folded (5/5)

5. I Need You (4/5)

6. Oooh (4/5)

7. Back and Forth (4/5)

8. Shoulda Never (4/5)

9. You Got It (4/5)

10. Out The Window (4/5)

11. Still (4/5)

12. Call Me Back (4/5)

13. Pocket (4/5)

14. Lights On (4/5)

15. Sweet Nuthins (4/5)

16. Cruise Control (4/5)

17. Unlearn (4.5/5)

RGM RATING

(82%)

This album is Kehlani. Fully.

The tracklist is smooth, flirty, sensual—but also vulnerable, messy, and honest in ways that feel real. There’s no surface-level storytelling here. Every moment feels like it came from somewhere personal.

And the features? Stacked. Like… genuinely legendary lineup. But what I love is that none of them overshadow her. They add to her world instead of taking away from it.

This is an album for lovers, but not just the pretty, perfect kind.

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