Kehlani Announces Self-Titled Fifth Album for April 24

Kehlani, the Grammy-winning R&B artist, announced on Tuesday her fifth studio album, a self-titled project simply called Kehlani, set for release on April 24 via Atlantic Records. The date marks the singer's 31st birthday, framing the album as a personal milestone in her career.

The album features 17 tracks and builds on the momentum of Kehlani's recent hits. It is led by the single "Folded," which earned her two Grammy Awards at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in February: Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. Produced by D'Mile, "Folded" peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, her first top-10 entry there, and reached No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and Rhythmic Airplay charts. The track has amassed more than 800 million global streams and inspired a viral "Folded Challenge," with remixes contributed by artists including Brandy, Toni Braxton, Mario, JoJo, Ne-Yo, and Tank. A follow-up single, "Out the Window," also charted in the top 10 on Rhythmic Airplay and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Press materials describe the album as an intimate and fearless collection that showcases Kehlani's clarity, confidence, and creative freedom. It blends soul-baring...