Kehlani is hours away from releasing her self-titled fifth studio album, arriving April 24, 2026—on her 31st birthday. Announced on March 17, the project marks a defining moment in her catalog, framed by a direct message to fans: “KEHLANI, the album yours on my birthday, 4/24.”
The album follows Crash (June 21, 2024) and While We Wait 2, both of which expanded her sonic range and storytelling. This time, the focus tightens around identity, with a press statement describing the record as her “most honest” work—balancing vulnerability with genre-blending production rooted in modern R&B.
Here is everything you need to know about Kehlani’s new album.
Singles That Built Momentum
Momentum for the era has been building for nearly a year. Lead single “Folded,” released June 11, 2025, became her first solo top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 6 in January 2026. The track later won Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, setting a high bar for the full project. Follow-up singles “Out the Window” (November 7, 2025) and “Back and Forth” (April 10, 2026), featuring Missy Elliott, reinforced the album’s mix of introspection and energy.
Star-Studded Features
Collaboration plays a major role across the 17-track set. Guests include Lil Wayne, Clipse, Brandy Norwood, Usher, T-Pain, Cardi B, and Big Sean, among others, reflecting a wide stylistic palette that moves between classic R&B influences and hip-hop textures.
Full Tracklist
Intro
Anotha Luva (feat. Lil Wayne)
No Such Thing (feat. Clipse)
Folded
I Need You (feat. Brandy)
Oooh
Back and Forth (feat. Missy Elliott)
Shoulda Never (feat. Usher)
You Got It
Out the Window
Still
Call Me Back (feat. T-Pain & Lil Jon)
Pocket (feat. Cardi B)
Lights On (feat. Big Sean)
Sweet Nuthins (feat. Leon Thomas)
Cruise Control
Unlearn
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