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Kehlani Schedules Extensive North American Tour Supporting ‘Blue Water Road’

By Larisha Paul

Larisha Paul

Kehlani is hitting the road for an extensive, 28-city tour for the singer’s recently released third studio album, Blue Water Road.

Kehlani will perform the tour’s opening show on July 30 at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Red Hat Amphitheater before wrapping in the fall with a final show at Honolulu, Hawaii’s Waikiki Shell on October 21. The stops in between include shows in Atlanta, New York, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toronto, Dallas, San Diego, Portland, Oakland, and more.

Rico Nasty will join as opener for the North American leg with Destin Conrad, who will support for the entirety of the tour, including European dates. General sale for the Blue Water Road tour will begin on Friday, May 20 at 10 a.m. local time via the official Kehlani website.

The 28-stop tour is set to be a translation of the multi-dimensional journey Kehlani explores on the record itself. In a statement about the album, they said: “Blue Water Road is a destination in my mind. I’m giving everyone access. It’s an emotional journey, a sexual journey, and a spiritual journey. To me, the album is like a glass house. It’s light, transparent, and the sun is shining right through it.”

Kehlani Blue Water Road Tour Dates: July 30 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater August 1 – Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheater August 3 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy August 5 – Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre August 7 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem August 9 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall August 12 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion August 13 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater August 15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage @ The Mann Center August 16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ UPMC Events Center August 17 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center August 19 – Minneapolis, MN –@ The Armory August 22 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre August 24 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage! August 26 – Chicago, IL @– Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom August 28 – Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park August 30 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center September 1 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater September 3 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom September 6 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium September 9 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea @ The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas September 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater September 14 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre September 15 – San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre September 17 – Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds @ Moda Center September 18 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater September 21 – Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum! September 30 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena October 21 – Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell*!

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Kehlani Announces Blue Water Road Tour

Featuring Special Guests Rico Nasty Across North America Dates and Destin Conrad Across All Shows

Tickets on sale starting friday, may 20th at 10am local on kehlani.com/tour.

Following the release of her critically acclaimed album, Blue Water Road , Kehlani has announced her Blue Water Road Tour featuring special guests Rico Nasty on North American dates and Destin Conrad across all dates. Produced by Live Nation, the 28-city North American leg kicks off on July 30th at ​​Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC making stops across the U.S. in Miami, New York, Houston, and more before wrapping up in Oakland at Oakland Arena on September 30th. Her tour then continues through Europe, see full routing below.

TICKETS:  Tickets go on sale starting Friday, May 20th at 10am local time on kehlani.com/tour .

PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the Blue Water Road Tour U.S. shows. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, May 17th at 10am ET local time until Thursday, May 19th at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com . 

BLUE WATER ROAD TOUR DATES: 

Sat Jul 30 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater

Mon Aug 01 – Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheater

Wed Aug 03 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

Fri Aug 05 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sun Aug 07 – Washington, DC – The Anthem

Tue Aug 09 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall

Fri Aug 12 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion 

Sat Aug 13 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Mon Aug 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage @ The Mann Center

Tue Aug 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center

Wed Aug 17 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Fri Aug 19 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

Mon Aug 22 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

Wed Aug 24 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage! 

Fri Aug 26 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 

Sun Aug 28 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park

Tue Aug 30 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center

Thu Sep 01 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater

Sat Sep 03 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom

Tue Sep 06 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

Fri Sep 09 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea @ The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 

Sat Sep 10 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater

Wed Sep 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre

Thu Sep 15 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

Sat Sep 17 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds @ Moda Center

Sun Sep 18 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater 

Wed Sep 21 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum!

Fri Sep 30 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Fri Oct 21 – Honolulu, HI – Waikiki Shell*!

* Not A Live Nation Date | ! Citi Presale Not Applicable

ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN DATES:

Thu Nov 17 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Grey Hall

Fri Nov 18 – Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet

Mon Nov 21 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinhalle*

Tue Nov 22 – Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom*

Thu Nov 24 – Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex 457

Sat Nov 26 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer*

Sun Nov 27 – Munich, Germany – Zenith*

Tue Nov 29 – Milan, Italy – Fabrique*

Wed Nov 30 – Paris, France – Salle Pleyel

Sat Dec 03 – Tilburg, Netherlands – O13

Sun Dec 04 – London, UK – Brixton Academy

Wed Dec 07 – Dublin, Ireland – Olympia

Fri Dec 09 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy

Sat Dec 10 – Birmingham, UK – Academy

Mon Dec 12 – Manchester, UK – Victoria Warehouse

*Not A Live Nation Show

ABOUT KEHLANI:

Kehlani will open your eyes, open your mind, and open your heart. For as blunt as she may be about life, longing, lust, and love, her music occupies an elevated state above even the best high—yet accessible by simply listening. The Bay Area-born two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum songstress unlocks this place anytime she picks up a pen or grabs a microphone. Since 2014, her light has only continued to glow brighter. Thus far, she has picked up over twenty gold and platinum RIAA certifications, tallied 5 billion streams, and garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nominations in the categories of “Best Urban Contemporary Album” for the gold-certified mixtape You Should Be Here and “Best R&B Performance” for the platinum single “Distraction.” Beyond blockbuster collaborations with Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Kiana Ledé, Teyana Taylor, and Kyle, she has appeared on soundtracks such as Suicide Squad: The Album, The Fate of the Furious: The Album, and more. Along the way, she received the “Rule Breaker Award” from Billboard Women In Music and performed at Voodoo Music + More, Coachella, and beyond. She reached a critical and creative high watermark with her sophomore offering, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t. It not only bowed at #2 on the Billboard Top 200, but it also concluded 2020 on over a dozen year-end lists from Billboard, Esquire, Hypebeast, Nylon, Seventeen, Spin, Stereogum, The Guardian, and many more. Now, she welcomes everyone into the rapture of her third full-length album, Blue Water Road [Atlantic Records].

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Kehlani Announces ‘Blue Water Road Trip’ Tour Dates

The series of tour dates come behind her third album..

Kehlani (Photo by Brianna Alysse)

Kehlani has announced a world tour supporting their latest album, Blue Water Road . Dubbed the Blue Water Road Trip , the trek kicks off July 30 at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Additional dates on the North America itinerary include Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Toronto, Dallas, San Diego, and Seattle. Kehlani will round off the nationwide shows on Oct. 21 at Waikiki Shell Amphitheatre & Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu.

Kehlani will follow with a European leg, which will run from Nov. 17 through Dec. 12. 

Destin Conrad , who shared a new single in Kiana Ledé in April, will join Kehlani on tour. Rapper Rico Nasty is also a special guest for the North American leg only.

Kehlani said she’ll be “performing  Blue Water Road ,  It Was Good Until It Wasn’t  + more!”

Tickets for Kehlani’s  Blue Water Road Trip go on sale on their official website this Friday, May 20, at 10 a.m. local time. Fans who text (510) 692-4419 may gain early access to the tour. 

Last month, Kehlani put out Blue Water Road . As described by Rated R&B’s Keithan Samuels, the new album will “move the body, declutter the mind and uplift the spirit.”

Blue Water Road is powered by the singles “ Altar ,” “ Little Story ,” and “ Up At Night ,” featuring Justin Bieber. The 13-track LP boasts additional assists from Thundercat, Jessie Reyez, Syd, Blxst, and Ambré.

Blue Water Road charted inside the top five on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart following its release. It marked Kehlani’s fifth consecutive release to achieve this feat, following While We Wait and SweetSexySavage . 

Kehlani’s Blue Water Road Trip Tour Dates 

July 30 — Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater Aug 01 — Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park Aug 03 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy Aug 05 — Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre Aug 07 — Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem  Aug 09 — New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall  Aug 12 — Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion Aug 13 — Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater Aug 15 — Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage at the Mann for the Performing Arts  Aug 16 — Pittsburg, PA @ UPMC Events Center  Aug 17 — Cincinnati, OH @ Andrew J Brady Music Center Aug 19 — Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory  Aug 22 — Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre Detroit  Aug 24 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage  Aug 26 — Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom  Aug 28 — Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park Aug 30 — Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center  Sep 01 — Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater Sep 03 — Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom, Gilley’s  Sep 06 — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium  Sep 09 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas  Sep 10 — Inglewood, CA @ YouTube Theater  Sep 14 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre  Sep 15 — San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater Sep 17 — Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds  Sep 18 — Seattle, WA @ Wamu Theater  Sep 21 — Vancouver, BC @ Pacific National Exhibition  Sep 30 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena  Oct 21 — Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell Amphitheatre & Neal S. Blaisdell Center Nov 17 — Copenhagen, DK @ Grey Hall  Nov 18 — Stockholm, SE @ Annexet  Nov 21 — Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinhalle Nov 22 — Berlin, DE @ Tempodrom Nov 24 — Zürich, CH @ Komplex 457 Nov 26 — Vienna, AT @ Gasometer  Nov 27 — Munich, DE @ Zenith, Die Kulturhalle Nov 29 — Milan, IT @ Fabrique Nov 30 — Paris, FR @ Salle Pleyel  Dec 01 — Paris, FR @ Salle Pleyel  Dec 03 — Tilburg, NL @ O13 Dec 04 — London, UK @ O2 Brixton  Dec 05 — London, UK @ O2 Brixton  Dec 07 — Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia Theatre Dec 09 — Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy Glasgow  Dec 10 — Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy Birmingham  Dec 12 — Manchester, UK @ O2 Victoria Warehouse 

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Kehlani Announces 2022 World Tour

Rico Nasty will join her on the North American dates

Kehlani has announced the “Blue Water Road Trip,” an expansive 2022 tour in support of her new album  blue water road .

The 43-date trek includes 28 concerts in North America followed by another 15 shows in Europe. Rico Nasty will accompany Kehlani on the first leg, while Destin Conrad will join her from beginning to end.

The “Blue Water Road Trip” begins July 30th in Raleigh, North Carolina, and from then through October Kehlani will take in cities including Atlanta, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Beginning in November the tour picks back up on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, with stops in Copenhagen, Stockholm, several German cities, and a prolonged run through the UK.

Check out the full schedule below. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 20th at 10:00 a.m. local time, with a Live Nation pre-sale taking place one day prior on Thursday, May 19th (use pre-sale code FINALE). You can book your seat here .

Kehlani 2022 Tour Dates: 07/30 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater 08/01 – Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheater 08/03 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy 08/05 – Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre 08/07 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem 08/09 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall 08/12 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion 08/3 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater 08/15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage @ The Mann Center 08/16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ UPMC Events Center 08/17 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center 08/19 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory 08/22 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre 08/24 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage! 08/26 – Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 08/28 – Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park 08/30 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center 09/01 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater 09/03 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom 09/06 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium 09/09 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea @ The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 09/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater 09/14 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre 09/15 – San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre 09/17 – Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds @ Moda Center 09/18 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater 09/21 – Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum! 09/30 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 10/21 – Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell 11/17 – Copenhagen, DK @ Grey Hall 11/18 – Stockholm, SE @ Annexet 11/21 – Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinhalle 11/22 – Berlin, DE @ Tempodrom 11/24 – Zurich, CH @ Komplex 457 11/26 – Vienna, AT @ Gasometer* 11/27 – Munich, DE @ Zenith 11/29 – Milan, IT @ Fabrique 11/30 – Paris, FR @ Salle Pleyel 12/03 – Tilburg, NL @ O13 12/04 – London, UK @ Brixton Academy 12/07 – Dublin, IE @ Olympia 12/09 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy 12/10 – Birmingham, UK @ Academy 12/12 – Manchester, UK @ Victoria Warehouse

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The post Kehlani Announces 2022 World Tour appeared first on Consequence .

Kehlani has announced the “Blue Water Road Trip,” an expansive 2022 tour in support of her new album blue water road .

The 43-date trek includes 28 concerts in North America followed by another 15 shows in Europe. Rico Nasty will accompany Kehlani on the first leg, while Destin Conrad will join her from beginning to end.

The “Blue Water Road Trip” begins July 30th in Raleigh, North Carolina, and from then through October Kehlani will take in cities including Atlanta, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Beginning in November the tour picks back up on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, with stops in Copenhagen, Stockholm, several German cities, and a prolonged run through the UK.

Check out the full schedule below. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 20th at 10:00 a.m. local time, with a Live Nation pre-sale taking place one day prior on Thursday, May 19th (use pre-sale code FINALE). You can book your seat here .

Kehlani 2022 Tour Dates: 07/30 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater 08/01 – Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheater 08/03 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy 08/05 – Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre 08/07 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem 08/09 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall 08/12 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion 08/3 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater 08/15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage @ The Mann Center 08/16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ UPMC Events Center 08/17 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center 08/19 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory 08/22 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre 08/24 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage! 08/26 – Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 08/28 – Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park 08/30 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center 09/01 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater 09/03 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom 09/06 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium 09/09 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea @ The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 09/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater 09/14 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre 09/15 – San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre 09/17 – Portland, OR @ Theater of the Clouds @ Moda Center 09/18 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater 09/21 – Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum! 09/30 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 10/21 – Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell 11/17 – Copenhagen, DK @ Grey Hall 11/18 – Stockholm, SE @ Annexet 11/21 – Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinhalle 11/22 – Berlin, DE @ Tempodrom 11/24 – Zurich, CH @ Komplex 457 11/26 – Vienna, AT @ Gasometer* 11/27 – Munich, DE @ Zenith 11/29 – Milan, IT @ Fabrique 11/30 – Paris, FR @ Salle Pleyel 12/03 – Tilburg, NL @ O13 12/04 – London, UK @ Brixton Academy 12/07 – Dublin, IE @ Olympia 12/09 – Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy 12/10 – Birmingham, UK @ Academy 12/12 – Manchester, UK @ Victoria Warehouse

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Kehlani’s Journey of Healing

On “Blue Water Road,” the singer infuses confessional lyrics with newfound emotional clarity.

By Isabelia Herrera

There’s a simple but powerful promise in “Little Story,” the orchestral epic that opens Kehlani ’s new album, “Blue Water Road” — one that captures what it feels like to spend a lifetime chasing safe, tender intimacy in partnership: “Working on being softer/’Cause you are a dream, to me.”

The phrase evokes one of the foundations of Kehlani’s music: a commitment to openness and fearless vulnerability in the face of romantic turmoil. Kehlani, who uses she/they pronouns, has always been confessional, a quality that has resonated with a generation of pop and R&B fans and that can be felt on the singer’s last two albums (and mixtapes). This time around, the insecurities of love and heartbreak are still there, but there’s a newfound awareness — an emotional clarity that illuminates how healing isn’t always linear.

All this wisdom didn’t just materialize out of thin air. In the past two years, Kehlani has experienced several life-altering shifts: settling into motherhood; losing two close friends to drug overdoses; enduring a brutal public breakup with the rapper YG; and coming out as a lesbian and as nonbinary. Many of these themes appeared on the 2020 album “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t,” and some of them are reprised here, but that project was cloudy and macabre, driven by sparse, hollow beats and a somber outlook on the prospect of building healthy love.

“Blue Water Road” instead radiates delicate warmth. In a creamy, full-throated voice, Kehlani exudes a tenderness not felt since their 2017 studio album, “SweetSexySavage.” There’s still a reverence for the past: “Up at Night,” featuring Justin Bieber, interpolates Soul II Soul and Rose Windross’s 1989 track “Fairplay,” while “Wish I Never” warps the drums of Slick Rick’s classic “Children’s Story.” But there’s a fresh, imagistic aura to the production on “Blue Water Road,” rendered in part by the executive producer Andrew “Pop” Wansel. Nearly every song includes hushed acoustic guitar textures, or swelling string crescendos that revel in high drama. Echoes of wind, cresting waves and bird calls are sprinkled throughout, sketching an aural landscape that is plush and comforting, like the caress of a lover who’s been gone for too long.

This is the ideal backdrop for Kehlani’s diaristic, bleeding-heart lyricism. “Little Story” harnesses a novelistic metaphor to chronicle a romance that never fully bloomed: “I want you to pick up the pen/And write me into your story,” Kehlani sings. The lead single “Altar” is a gorgeous elegy for friends lost to addiction, and the ancestors who have offered Kehlani spiritual grounding. But rather than becoming immersed in sorrow, Kehlani salutes the dearly departed with a small act of service, and reminds us their memories will never really fade: “If I set a flame and I call your name/I’ll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner/We can share a meal your way/And I’ll play the songs that you used to play.”

But it’s Kehlani’s candid ruminations on queer desire and estrangement that resonate the deepest here. On the breathy slow burner “Get Me Started,” Kehlani and the R&B artist Syd lament a disconnection that threatens to end a relationship: “You need something else/Well, maybe she can do it better.” On the velvety serenade “Melt,” Kehlani cherishes the small, perfect joy of finding a home in a lover: “Wish I could build me a cute apartment/One bedroom right where your heart is.” It’s sensual but loving, capturing both the devoted affection and the erotic pleasure that make a partnership feel full.

Serenity, personal growth and felicity may not be seductive topics for a contemporary R&B record. But other artists might let these motifs land with mawkish sentimentality. For Kehlani, the path to healing isn’t a straightforward journey with a beginning, middle and end, where life can finally begin after reaching some abstract, enlightened state. “Blue Water Road” is a reminder that healing is open, unfinished and everlasting.

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Isabelia Herrera is an arts critic fellow. She covers popular culture, with a special focus on Latin American and U.S. Latino music. She was previously a contributing editor at Pitchfork and has written for Rolling Stone, Billboard, GQ, NPR and more. More about Isabelia Herrera

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With outside back open and waves steady crashing onto shore, Kehlani is hitting the road with their first tour in five years, Blue Water Road Trip.  Following the release of their newest album, Blue Water Road— what many consider to be their best album to date, the Oakland-bred songbird will kick off the North American leg of their tour this July alongside Rico Nasty and Destin Conrad .

The 28-city Live Nation production begins on July 30 in Raleigh, N.C., and will make stops in most major cities including New York City, Atlanta, Philly, Vegas, and Los Angeles before wrapping in Keh’s hometown on September 30. The tour will then head overseas to Europe this Fall.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 20th at 10 a.m. local time, but presale begins today (May 17).

With Citi being the official card of the Blue Water Road Tour U.S. shows, cardmembers will have access to presale tickets between today and Thursday, May 19 at 10 p.m. local time.

On their Instagram stories, Kehlani shared, “I haven’t played a headlining tour since 2017 and the venues got 2x bigger. y’all love gets me here! y’all love sustains what we’ve built! i love you! i can’t wait to see you!” Their manager, David Ali, did confirm that meet and greet packages will be available for purchase for those who want to partake in this one-of-a-kind road trip.

The “Serial Lover” singer’s last world tour, the SweetSexySavage Tour supported the release of their debut album of the same name and featured a then-rising sensation Ella Mai and JAHKOY. The Blue Water Road Trip tour will support the release of both their 2020 LP, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t, and their current album.

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Kehlani Celebrates the Start of the International ‘Blue Water Road’ Tour

The Blue Water Road tour by two-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Kehlani began this weekend with an outstanding performance at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion in Portsmouth, Virginia, with special guests Rico Nasty and Destin Conrad. The multi-platinum singer sang songs from her most recent album, Blue Water Road , including the number-one hits “Can I,” “Toxic,” and “Distraction,” as well as “wish I never,” “everything,” and others.

Blue Water Road , a collection of mostly R&B and orchestral pop songs with spiritual, sexy, and emotional overtones that debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in May 2022, marks a new chapter in Kehlani’s career. Kehlani’s third studio album, which features guest appearances from Blxst, Justin Bieber, Syd, Jessie Reyez, Ambré, and Thundercat, was created from songs that were originally intended to be bonus songs for the deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed 2020 album It Was Good Until It Wasn’t. The album also represents a metaphorical journey in the artist’s mind to new places.

Following performances in Atlanta, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and other cities around North America, Kehlani will conclude their North American leg in Honolulu, Hawaii on Friday, October 21st at Waikiki Shell. The tour is in support of their most recent album. After that, they will go to Europe, where the second part of their tour will begin on November 17 in Copenhagen, Denmark. From there, they will stop in Stockholm, Berlin, Paris, London, and other cities before wrapping up their trip on December 12 at Manchester, UK’s Victoria Warehouse.

You can see the dates and images from opening night below.

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BLUE WATER ROAD TOUR DATES:

Fri Jul 29 – Portsmouth, VA – Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion *!    

Sat Jul 30 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater *!

Mon Aug 01 – Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheater *!

Wed Aug 03 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *!

Wed Aug 04 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *!

Fri Aug 05 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre *!

Sun Aug 07 – Washington, DC – The Anthem *!

Tue Aug 09 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall *!

Tue Aug 10 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall *!

Fri Aug 12 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion *!

Sat Aug 13 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *!

Mon Aug 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage @ The Mann Center *!

Tue Aug 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center *!

Wed Aug 17 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center *!

Fri Aug 19 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory *!

Sun Aug 21 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater

Mon Aug 22 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre *!

Wed Aug 24 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage *!

Fri Aug 26 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom *!

Sat Aug 27 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe* !

Sun Aug 28 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park *!

Tue Aug 30 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center*!

Aug 31 – New Orleans, LA – Champions Square* !

Thu Sep 01 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater *!

Sat Sep 03 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom *!

Sat Sep 04 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom *!

Tue Sep 06 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium*!

Wed Sep 07 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex *!

Fri Sep 09 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea @ The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas *!

Sat Sep 10 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater *!

Sat Sep 12 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater *!

Wed Sep 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre *!

Thu Sep 15 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre *!

Sat Sep 17 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds @ Moda Center *!

Sun Sep 18 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater *!

Wed Sep 21 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum *!

Fri Sep 30 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena *!

Fri Oct 21 – Honolulu, HI – Waikiki Shell *!

ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN DATES:

Thu Nov 17 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Grey Hall *

Fri Nov 18 – Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet *      

Mon Nov 21 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinhalle *

Tue Nov 22 – Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom *

Thu Nov 24 – Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex 457 *

Sat Nov 26 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer *

Sun Nov 27 – Munich, Germany – Zenith *

Tue Nov 29 – Milan, Italy – Fabrique *

Wed Nov 30 – Paris, France – Salle Pleyel *

Sat Dec 03 – Tilburg, Netherlands – O13 *

Sun Dec 04 – London, UK – Brixton Academy *

Wed Dec 07 – Dublin, Ireland – Olympia *

Fri Dec 09 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy *

Sat Dec 10 – Birmingham, UK – Academy            *

Mon Dec 12 – Manchester, UK – Victoria Warehouse *

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Oakland singer, songwriter and dancer Kehlani blends pop and R&B to tug at fans' heartstrings with relatable lyrics of struggle, perseverance and love in the 2020s. Inspired by greats like ​​Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, Kehlani similarly dazzles audiences with sweet vocals that deliver visceral verses. While they've only been performing for just over a decade, Kehlani has landed tours and collaborations that most artists have to work a lifetime to achieve. After opening for Halsey and Demi Lovato and collaborating with Justin Bieber and Cardi B, Kehlani is hitting the road again. Fans can look forward to show-stopping performances from the critically acclaimed Blue Water Road album on 2022's Blue Water Road Tour. Kehlani has a habit of selling out at home and internationally, so don't miss out on tickets for this tour featuring special guests Rico Nasty and Destin Conrad. 

Kehlani Live in Concert

Kehlani Ashley Parrish was born in Oakland, California, in 1995. During their teenage years, they practiced ballet and modern dance while attending the Oakland School for the Arts. In 2011, Kehlani got their first taste of fame as a member of the teen pop group Poplyfe. When Kehlani was just 14, Poplyfe achieved fourth place in the sixth season of "America's Got Talent." However, they got their mainstream break when America's Got Talent host Nick Cannon took an interest in their career. Cannon invested in Kehlani's first commercial mixtape, Cloud 19, which was released in 2014. After Cloud 19 was named one of Complex's 50 Best Albums of 2014, Kehlani released their second commercial mixtape in 2015, titled You Should Be Here . The mixtape featured Chance the Rapper and American singer BJ the Chicago Kid and debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The You Should Be Here tour sold out every North American date, and Kehlani was nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Kehlani released their debut studio album in 2017 titled SweetSexySavage , and in 2018 opened for Demi Lovato's Tell Me You Love Me World Tour and Halsey's Hopeless Fountain Kingdom World Tour. After releasing their third commercial mixtape, While We Wait, in 2019 and a second studio album, It Was Good Until It Wasn't , in 2020. Kehlani brings fans a much-anticipated headlining tour in 2022 for their third studio album Blue Water Road.

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Got floor tickets for this show because Kehlani is my favorite artist. I had met her a few months prior during her album signing release in Berkeley, CA. Being in her presence felt life changing especially since she has inspired me and her music enlightens me. She is a force and radiates her energy amongst the crowd. She makes music for the people and I think that’s something everyone should have the privilege of witnessing. 🤍

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Last summer, one of my best friends and I saw Kehlani in concert and let me tell you --- one of the best experiences of my life. The choreography, the vocals, the energy, the vibes --- everything was on point. AND everything was perfectly on time, which I've never seen. I would highly recommend going to see her if you have the chance. You will not be disappointed!

I actually lost count of how many times I’ve seen Kehlani. It’s always a good time watching Kehlani perform. Whether Kehlani is performing her biggest hits or or hidden gems she’s amazing. It’s also nice to see someone whose microphone is on! If you get the chance go and see Kehlani!

been going here since i was a kid… always a fun time <333

her performances are amazing, seen her in richmond for her first tour & in DC for her second tour. only downside are the GA tickets that come with VIP, wish she was in venues where we get assigned seating. makes it easier for those to move to & from your seats, still giving her 5 stars bc that doesnt affect her performances & shes just an upstanding artist

She screwed us over big time…. Ended concert abruptly with no real reason.

Saw her twice that’s been in D.C she never disappoints

She is FINE!!!

Love the energy.. show was nice! WAS NOT EXPECTING FOR THE SHOW TO END SO QUICK SMH

Awesome performance! but sound issues

I’ve been to the Anthem and concerts in general numerous times but it was so loud (ik it sounds stupid but hear me out). So the opener was great and the volume is about what you’d expect and my friend and I had a blast. However, when Kehlani came on it’s like the volume was blasting, it was so loud that I couldn’t even make out anything and our ears were ringing. It was a significant jump in volume from the opener to her and my friend and I ended up leaving because even ear plugs didn’t help us out. This is in no way to blame the performers though, but it was really hard to enjoy her songs with how deafening the volume was. I want to clarify that I have been to concerts before too and we even saw her the last time she came for her Blue Water Road tour, but for some reason it was so loud that we couldn’t even make out what songs she was singing. Regardless, DJ Peewee and Kehlani still ate up the concert and gave a great performance

All I’ve Gotta Say Is Thank You

Every single Kehlani concert I’ve got to, they always put on an amazing show. I love them so much, and their talent, interactions, and just overall energy is unmatched. Tsunami Mob forever, so proud of Kehlani and her Team. Nothing but love for them always, thank you Kehlani and Ticketmaster.♡

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Kehlani (born: Kehlani Ashley Parrish ; April 24, 1995) is a Mexican-American/Spanish-American/African-American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer & dancer.

In 2014, she released her first commercial mixtape,  Cloud 19 . The mixtape was listed as one of the  Comple x' s "50 Best Albums of 2014. In 2015, Kehlani released her second commercial mixtape,  You Should Be Here . The mixtape debuted at number 5 on the national  R&B/Hip-Hop  chart, preceded from her sold-out North American promotional tour. In 2016, she was nominated for the  Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album  for  You Should Be Here . Kehlani released her first  major-label debut  album,  SweetSexySavage  on January 27, 2017.

• 1 Early Life
• 2.1 Career beginnings with PopLyfe
• 2.2 Cloud 19 ,  You Should Be Here , &  SweetSexySavage
• 3 Personal Life

Early Life [ ]

Kehlani Ashley Parrish was born on April 24, 1995, in Oakland, California. She has described her ethnicity as a mix of "black, white, Native American, Filipino, and Spanish." Her father was African-American and her mother has been described as "mostly white, Spanish and Native American." She was adopted and raised by her aunt when her mother, who had a drug addiction, served time in prison. Kehlani's father, who also had a drug addiction, died when she was an infant. During her teenage years, she attended the Oakland School for the Arts, where she initially practiced dance, particularly ballet and modern dance.

Early in her life, Kehlani aspired to train as a dancer at the Juilliard School, but she had a knee injury in junior high, which led her to turn her attention towards singing. While living with her aunt, Kehlani was exposed almost exclusively to R&B and neo soul artists, such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, whom today she describes as some of her early musical influences. When she was 14, Kehlani was recruited to join a local pop cover band, PopLyfe.

Career beginnings with PopLyfe [ ]

Kehlani's singing career effectively began when she started out as a member and lead vocalist for the group called PopLyfe. The band's music was produced by former Tony! Toni! Toné! member, D'Wayne Wiggins. Within two years, the group performed throughout the Bay Area and other cities. In 2011, they auditioned for the sixth season of  America's Got Talent,  and eventually finished in fourth place. During their final appearance, judge Piers Morgan told Kehlani, " You've got real talent, but I don't think you need the group ."

After the end of  America's Got Talent , Kehlani left PopLyfe, because of several managerial and contractual disputes. Over six months, she avoided doing anything music related for fear of being sued by the group's management. In 2012 and 2013, Kehlani was effectively homeless, moving from house to house and often sleeping on couches. During her senior year of high school, she moved to Los Angeles, California with no legal guardian. In 2013, Nick Cannon, who had been the host of  America's Got Talent  during PopLyfe's run, called Kehlani to ask her about being in a rap group. She agreed at first and went to Los Angeles, but, ultimately didn't like the direction of the group and moved back to Oakland. To help with money and food, she decided to begin stealing items from grocery stores for a short time. Months later, Kehlani released her first solo track on SoundCloud, called "ANTISUMMERLUV". Cannon called her back after hearing the song and he set her up with an apartment in LA, along with studio time.

Cloud 19 ,  You Should Be Here , &  SweetSexySavage [ ]

In 2014, the studio time culminated in the release of her first mixtape, called  Cloud 19 . The mixtape features guest appearances from Kyle Dion. Cannon also sent her to New York City to work with record producer Jahaan Sweet. The mixtape ranked at twenty-eighth on Complex's list of the "50 Best Albums of 2014," and was also listed among  Pitchfork 's "Overlooked Mixtapes 2014." A song she released in late 2014, "Till the Morning" was placed by   Billboard  as one of the "Emerging Picks of the Week" on November 7, 2014. In 2015, Kehlani opened for American rapper G-Eazy on the second leg of his From the Bay to the Universe tour. On April 28, 2015, she released her second mixtape  You Should Be Here .  Billboard  called it the "year's first great R&B album", when it debuted at number 5 on the US  Billboard 's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The project features guest appearances from fellow American rapper Chance the Rapper, and American singer-songwriter BJ the Chicago Kid. A week after the release, she announced that she had signed a deal to Atlantic Records. In support of the Mixtape, she went on the You Should Be Here tour, which sold out every North American date and select European dates. Throughout 2015, she also received individual plaudits:  Complex  called her one of the "15 Artists to Watch Out for in 2015" and  Rolling Stone  named her one of the "10 New Artists You Need to Know." She was also nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Kehlani collaborated with fellow singer-songwriter Zayn on the track, "Wrong" from his debut album  Mind of Mine , which was released on March 25, 2016. Her song " Gangsta " was featured on the soundtrack for the hit movie  Suicide Squad,  which gave her and her music some beneficial recognition, as it reached number 41 on the Hot 100. On November 26, 2016, she revealed the title of her debut album  SweetSexySavage , which was released on Atlantic Records on January 27, 2017. On December 5, 2017, Hip-hop artist Eminem revealed that Kehlani would be collaborating on the song " Nowhere Fast " for his ninth studio album  Revival . Kehlani's third annual Tsunami Christmas tour concluded in Santa Ana, California on December 18, 2017 .

Kehlani served as an opening act on  Demi Lovato 's Tell Me You Love Me World Tour in North America, which started on February 26, 2018 and concluded on April 2, 2018. She then opened on  Halsey 's Hopeless Fountain Kingdom World Tour in Oceania, which started on April 19, 2018. She was also featured on Cardi B song Ring which peaked at number 28 at the Hot 100 making her first top 40 on the chart.

Personal Life [ ]

In January 2016, it was confirmed that Kehlani was in a relationship with star NBA point guard for then the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving. In March 2016, Canadian musician PartyNextDoor posted a picture of Kehlani's hand on Instagram insinuating that they were together. This caused a media controversy across Twitter, in which abuse was tweeted against Kehlani in hundreds of thousands of posts. Irving tweeted that they had broken up before the incident, but this seemed to go unnoticed. The negative media attention caused Kehlani to attempt suicide. Kehlani took to social media to explain that she had not cheated on Irving.

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Kehlani: The True Voice of R&B Reinvention

• Vibration Magazine

When the name “Kehlani” shimmers across your radar, it rings with the opulence of modern, eclectic R&B. An essence synonymous with reinvention and authenticity in the 21st-century R&B scene. As a singer renowned for her truth-infused lyrics and distinctive sound, Kehlani has etched her name in the annals of the genre, pushing boundaries and redefining norms.

Decoding Kehlani’s Unique Auditory Imprint

Kehlani’s bangle braclet style—a fine blend of soulful vocals, emotive storytelling, and innovative melodies—cores deep into the throbbing heart of R&B. Drawing from numerous influences, including Lauv whose thoughtful pop melodies subtly intertwine with her R&B roots, Kehlani’s sonic blueprint is a panoramic soundscape deeply rooted and wholly distinct.

• Her sound interweaves raw, unfiltered emotion reminiscent of the timeless R&B powerhouses.
• Adeptly infusing modern elements into this classic structure, Kehlani seamlessly melds the old-new dichotomy.
• Her trademark infusion of introspective lyrics with sonic authenticity feels like a refreshing rain in a parched desert, reinventing the R&B arena.

Kehlani’s Role in the Evolution of R&B

The evolution of R&B has found an assured touchstone in Kehlani—the radical artisan. Her growth parallels the metamorphosis of R&B, creating a symbiotic relationship of evolution and innovation.

• Pre-Kehlani R&B melodies often danced around feelings; Kehlani’s approach dives headfirst into them.
• R&B has transitioned from merely setting a mood to becoming the mood itself, thanks to Kehlani’s depth of emotion in her storytelling.
• Pioneering the shift towards introspective, authentic narratives, Kehlani has ushered in a new era of transformative R&B.

Kehlani’s Journey in R&B: From Raw Talent to Music Maven

Tracing Kehlani’s rise from a rough-hewn aspirant to an R&B trailblazer is akin to navigating the intricacies of a symphony—an interplay of foreboding lows and exultant highs, each note crucial to the grand opus.

Embarking in the R&B Scene: Young Kehlani

Kehlani’s journey to reinvention began amidst turbulence. Both of Kehlani’s parents were addicts, and her father died when she was a toddler; her mother was in and out of jail. Amidst these turmoil, young Kehlani found solace and purpose in music. Earning her stripes on America’s Got Talent, she soon severed their ties and voyaged alone into the tumultuous sea of music.

• Part of Kehlani’s allure stems from her raw, personal experiences, transforming them into potent anthems of resilience.
• Kehlani’s early struggles resonate in her artistry, connecting her to countless fans grappling with similar scenarios.

Milestones of Kehlani’s Musical Evolution

Much like the chapters of her life, Kehlani’s discography charts her evolution. Each album, like a phonic time capsule, encapsulates different phases of her journey, reflecting the metamorphosis of both the artist and the genre.

• ‘Cloud 19’: The dawn of the Kehlani era, marking a refreshing shift from the dominant tone of R&B towards more personal narratives.
• ‘SweetSexySavage’: A bold proclamation of Kehlani’s triumphant evolution, as the title suggests.
• ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t’: A testament to her maturity, encapsulated musically and emotionally.

Reinventing R&B: The Kehlani Way

Kehlani’s vision of R&B is as a platform for genuine self-expression, a conduit for her authenticity to seep into, effectively reinventing it.

Intersectionality and Authenticity: Kehlani’s R&B

Kehlani’s music transcends conventional norms, framing her lived experiences within an intersectional narrative that screams authenticity.

• Through her open queer identity and commitment to living her truth, she has expanded the framework for representation in R&B.
• Kehlani’s approach to navigating topics of sexuality, parenthood, and mental health in her work has played an integral part in removing stigmas and normalizing these conversations in R&B.

Unpacking Kehlani’s Impact on R&B through Her Discography

To make sense of Kehlani’s revolutionary influence on R&B, one needs a deep dive into her discography. Key songs and albums, like intricate tapestries, narrate her transformative journey.

• ‘Honey’ : A soulful portrayal of queer love, challenging the heteronormative narratives dominant in R&B.
• ‘While We Wait’ mixtape : A lyrical exploration of her pregnancy journey, thus bringing the often-overlooked experience of motherhood to the fore in R&B.
• ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t’ : A raw, emotional album encapsulating struggles with mental health and self-discovery.

The Future of R&B with Kehlani

As Kehlani ascends her throne in the realm of R&B, mapping the future of the genre becomes intrinsically tied to understanding her trajectory.

Kehlani: The Torchbearer for the Future of R&B

Kehlani’s role in steering the direction of R&B music is apparent—a beacon guiding us into uncharted yet exciting territory.

• Music experts predict an increasingly authentic and multifaceted future for R&B, guided by Kehlani’s trailblazing influence.
• Expect a surge in the visibility of intersectional narratives in R&B, inspired by Kehlani’s fearless authenticity.

Kehlani Reverberations: Conclusive Notes

Kehlani’s exceptional footprints on the sands of r&b.

In the grand canvas of R&B, Kehlani paints a defiant, vibrant picture. Her persona, imbued with resilience, authenticity, and innovation, amplifies her position as a transformative figure in the genre.

• Kehlani’s contributions have profoundly reshaped R&B’s contours, influencing fellow and aspiring artists alike.
• Her voice is more than melody; it’s authenticity, intersectionality, resilience, and reinvention personified—elements that reverberate through the evolving landscape of R&B.

At heart, Kehlani remains a stoic rebel with a cause—making R&B a more inclusive, more personal, and more truthful realm. Her journey engenders a new kind of R&B culture—one that’s not just felt but lived. Consequently, Kehlani stands undeniably as the true Voice of R&B Reinvention.

Is Kehlani in a relationship?

Well, as far as we know, Kehlani’s private life is–you guessed it–pretty private! The last we heard, she was tangled up with Javaughn Young-White, but hey, you know how the showbiz love carousel goes- round and round, then off again. No official word on it in recent times, but c’est la vie, right?

Does Kehlani have a child?

Yep, our girl Kehlani is a proud mama to a sweet little kiddo! She welcomed her daughter, Adeya Nomi, into the world in March 2019 – making her family a little bigger and her life a bit brighter.

What happened to Kehlani’s mother?

Truly, it’s heartbreaking. Kehlani’s mother has struggled with addiction for much of Kehlani’s life, leaving our singer essentially on her own from a young age. But hey, every cloud has a silver lining, Kehlani turned adversity into inspiration, and look at her now!

What happened to Kelani the singer?

Kehlani the singer? That dynamo’s still kicking up a storm, folks! For a while, there was a bit of a downslide- depression, anxiety, you know, that old chestnut. But she’s climbed out of that pit, waving her fist at the world, and spit out some killer tracks. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?

Who is Kehlani baby daddy?

So, the million-dollar question – who’s Kehlani’s baby daddy? Drumroll please – it’s none other than her friend and guitarist, Javaughn Young-White. Talk about a musical bond, eh?

Who is Kehlani having a baby with?

Wait! Didn’t we already answer this one? Yep, it’s Javaughn Young-White. The two made beautiful music together, in more ways than one, resulting in the birth of their daughter.

Are Kehlani and Zendaya cousins?

Nah, folks – Kehlani and Zendaya aren’t cousins. Just a couple of talented gals who happen to run in the same circles. But hey, wouldn’t that be something?

Who is the GF of Kehlani?

Javaughn Young-White seems to have caught Kehlani’s eye. But as to who’s holding hands with Kehlani these days… that’s an answer still hanging in the balance.

How old was Kehlani when she had her baby?

When she heard those sweet baby cries for the first time, Kehlani was just 23 years old. Yup, she was young but full of love and determination.

Did Kehlani have a natural birth?

Indeed, Kehlani opted for a natural birth with her daughter, Adeya. Home births aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but for Kehlani, it was a spiritual and empowering experience.

What does Kehlani’s paper airplane tattoo mean?

Kehlani’s paper airplane tattoo isn’t just a neat pic on her skin; it symbolizes freedom, inspiration, and her high-flying dreams – all the good stuff that makes her, well, Kehlani.

When did Kehlani give birth to her daughter?

Our baby mama, Kehlani, welcomed her little one, Adeya Nomi, in March 2019. What a time for celebration, eh?

Who are Kehlani’s exes?

Ah, Kehlani’s infamous list of exes – singer PartyNextDoor and NBA player Kyrie Irving to name a few. But let’s not dig too deep into old wounds, people!

What did a fan do to Kehlani?

Crash and burn, folks! Once, a fan jumped up on stage in the middle of Kehlani’s concert. Security was on it like white on rice, though. Excitement, yes, but let’s remember personal space, yeah?

Is the singer Kehlani Hawaiian?

Sorry to burst your bubble, but no, Kehlani isn’t Hawaiian. She’s actually from California, with roots in the Native American and Spanish ancestry. Still sounds pretty cool, if you ask us.

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Surfing the Pacific Ocean’s peaceful waves along with enjoying San Diego’s breeze brought Kehlani the tranquility needed to craft their upcoming project.

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“We don’t gotta take it slow/ I’ma hit the gas if you’re ready to go/ I wanna speed it, breathe into your clothes/ The way you touch my neck got me ready to fold,” she sings.

Kehlani caught up with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe on Thursday where she detailed her love for “Move Ya Body” when it came to sampling and how she wanted to create more cheerful music rather than the sorrowful tunes her fans cling to.

“Because those drums, when they drop, it’s so recognizable and everybody just loses it. It’s one of those things where it drops and everybody goes, ‘Woo,’ and bends their knees and puts their hands on their knees,” she explained.

“Coming out of this pandemic to global tragedy to global tragedy to global tragedy, I was like I’m not really in a space to make something that feels super jarring or super sad. I’m very outspoken about these things, but I want my art to provide some kind of life and fun. I wanna hear this outside and I wanna feel good.”

Kehlani still hasn’t revealed the title or release date of their anticipated LP. Her last LP Blue Water Road peaked at No. 13 on the  Billboard 200  and No. 8 on  Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums .

Listen to “After Hours” and watch Kehlani’s Apple Music interview below.

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Listen to Kehlani’s New Song “After Hours”

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Kehlani has returned with “ After Hours ,” her first new solo single since 2022. The new track was produced by Khris Riddick and Alex Goldblatt, and features samples of Cordel “Scatta” Burrell’s “ Coolie Dance Rhythm .” Check out “After Hours” below.

Kehlani released her most recent LP, Blue Water Road , in April 2022. That record was executive produced by Pop Wansel of production duo Pop & Oak, and featured contributions from Justin Bieber, Jessie Reyez, Syd, Blxst, Thundercat, and Ambré. Blue Water Road marked the follow-up to 2020’s It Was Good Until It Wasn’t .

Revisit Pitchfork’s 2020 interview “ Kehlani on the Meaning of Her New Album’s Apocalyptic Artwork .”

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – The 36-hole cut at the Masters is different than any other major championship. The 89-man field will be cut to the low 50 and ties after 36 holes is completed.

Thursday’s first round was suspended due to darkness after the start of play was delayed more than two hours by morning storms. The second round is expected to begin on schedule at 8 a.m., however.

The cut was first instituted in 1957, 23 years after the Masters began. The field was cut to the low 40 and ties from 1957-61, but the cut changed the next year with the institution of the 10-shot rule. From 1962-2012, the field was cut to the low 44 and ties, as well as anyone within 10 strokes of the leader.

Over the following seven years, the 36-hole cut was expanded to the low 50 and ties, as well as anyone within 10 strokes of the leader. The 10-shot rule was done away with in 2020, however, and now the low 50 and ties qualify for the final 36 holes at the Masters.