Review
Kehlani's fourth studio album, "CRASH," is an electrifying whirlwind that truly showcases her versatility and emotional depth. The album beautifully bends genres, swirling dancehall, trap, and even a splash of country into one unique sonic landscape. "CRASH" is all about those intense, fleeting moments of desire and self-reflection, with tracks like "GrooveTheory" and "Sucia" (featuring Jill Scott and Young Miko) hitting you right in the feels thanks to Kehlani's sultry vocals and moody, atmospheric production.
One of the album's standout qualities is Kehlani's effortless style-switching, moving smoothly from bangers like "What I Want" and "After Hours" to the haunting introspection of "Deep." While some of the slower tracks, like "Better Not" and "Vegas," might tread on more familiar ground, Kehlani's charisma and vocal prowess keep them compelling. All in all, "CRASH" is a bold, captivating ride that solidifies Kehlani's place as a dynamic force in the R&B and pop realms. - Tatiana
Artist Bio
Kehlani is a singer, songwriter, and dancer from Oakland, California, who first came to national attention as part of the teen pop group PopLyfe in 2011 before launching her solo career with the *Cloud 19* mixtape in 2014. Blending R&B, pop, and electronic influences, Kehlani signed with Atlantic Records in 2017 and released her debut studio album, *SweetSexySavage*, that same year. Her discography includes critically praised projects like *While We Wait*, *It Was Good Until It Wasn't*, *blue water road*, and *CRASH*, and she's collaborated with artists such as Eminem. Kehlani is known for both her genre-blurring sound and energetic live shows, earning recognition from outlets like Time magazine. Fans of H.E.R., SZA, and Jhené Aiko will likely find her music appealing.
