Kehlani (song)

2024 single by Jordan Adetunji

"KEHLANI" redirects here. For the singer-songwriter, see Kehlani.

"Kehlani"

Single by Jordan Adetunji
from the album  A Jaguar's Dream
Released| 19 May 2024 (2024-05-19)
Genre|

* Drill[1]
* R&B

Length| 2:02
Label| 300
Songwriter(s)| Jordan Adetunji
Producer(s)|

* Prodbyli
* VillaBeatz

Jordan Adetunji singles chronology
| "Zack & Cody"
(2024)  | "Kehlani"
(2024)  |

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Music video
"Kehlani" on YouTube

"Kehlani" is a song by British rapper and singer Jordan Adetunji, released on 19 May 2024. Named after the American singer Kehlani, it went viral on the video-sharing app TikTok and is considered Adetunji's breakout hit.[2][3]

## Background

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Within the first three days of its release, the song collected over 115,000 official on-demand streams in the United States.[2] On 23 May 2024, Kehlani posted two videos on TikTok featuring her lip-syncing to the song. The song has since gained significant popularity on the platform.[2][3] Jordan Adetunji has stated:

> Making a song about Kehlani was a no brainer to me, her confidence and huge cultural impact is something I love! I love confidence. Especially when people do things that put themselves out there, doing things out the norm and showing huge ambition. When I made the track in my room I posted the snippet and when I seen the hype I recorded a new verse and dropped it everywhere within two days after! It made so much sense for me to get this song out asap.[3]

## Composition

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The song contains a sparse drill beat and sample of "Potential" by Summer Walker, over which Jordan Adetunji sings in fast-paced R&B vocals. The song also samples "Calling for You" by Drake and 21 Savage, he references Kehlani and South African singer Tyla in the lyrics.[1]

## Remix

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"Kehlani (Remix)"

Remix by Jordan Adetunji and Kehlani
from the album  A Jaguar’s Chaos
Released| 2 August 2024 (2024-08-02)
Length| 2:59
Label| 300
Songwriter(s)|

* Jordan Adetunji
* Kehlani Parrish

Producer(s)|

* Prodbyli
* VillaBeatz

On 2 August 2024, Adetunji released a remix of "Kehlani" featuring aforementioned American singer Kehlani. The release included a music video with both artists.[4][5]

Awards and nominations for "Kehlani (Remix)"  Organization  | Year  | Category  | Result  | Ref.

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Grammy Awards | 2025 | Best Melodic Rap Performance | Pending  | [6]

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Kehlani"  Chart (2024)  | Peak
position

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Australia (ARIA)[7] | 23
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[8] | 4
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9] | 38
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 34
France (SNEP)[11] | 172
Germany (GfK)[12] | 37
Global 200 (Billboard)[13] | 21
Ireland (IRMA)[14] | 19
Lithuania (AGATA)[15] | 36
Luxembourg (Billboard)[16] | 11
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] | 57
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] | 19
Portugal (AFP)[19] | 23
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] | 79
South Africa (TOSAC)[21] | 6
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[22] | 73
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] | 29
UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 8
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[25] | 1
US Billboard Hot 100[26] | 24
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[27] | 3
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[28] | 1
Chart performance for "Kehlani" (Remix)  Chart (2024)  | Peak
position

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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[29] | 9

### Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Kehlani"  Chart (2024)  | Position

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Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[30] | 34
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[31] | 94
Global 200 (Billboard)[32] | 183
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] | 95
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[34] | 30
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[35] | 41

## Certifications

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Certifications for "Kehlani"  Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Australia (ARIA)[36] | Gold  | 35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[37] | 2× Platinum  | 160,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[38] | Gold  | 15,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[39] | Gold  | 25,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[40] | Platinum  | 10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[41] | Gold  | 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[42] | Platinum  | 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ a b Decter, Rosie Long (26 June 2024). "Belfast Singer Jordan Adetunji Debuts on Billboard Canadian Hot 100 with TikTok Hit 'Kehlani'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
2. ^ a b c Denis, Kyle; Unterberger, Andrew (30 May 2024). "Kehlani Gets a Bump for a New Remix & Inspires a New Viral Hit Named After Her". Billboard. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
3. ^ a b c Eggertsen, Chris (26 June 2024). "'KEHLANI' Singer Jordan Adetunji Signs With 300 Entertainment & Warner Records UK". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
4. ^ "Jordan Adetunji & Kehlani link up for "Kehlani" remix". GRM Daily. 2 August 2024. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
5. ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (2 August 2024). "Jordan Adetunji And Kehlani Join Forces For Powerhouse Remix". Clash. Archived from the original on 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
6. ^ Monroe, Jazz; Strauss, Matthew (8 November 2024). "Grammy Nominations 2025: See the Full List Here". Pitchfork. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
7. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
8. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
9. ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
10. ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
11. ^ "Top Singles (Week 27, 2024)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
12. ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
13. ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
14. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
15. ^ "2024 34-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
16. ^ "Luxembourg Songs: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
17. ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
18. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
19. ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
20. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 33. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
21. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 33-2024". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
22. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 34". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
23. ^ "Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
24. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
25. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
26. ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
27. ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
28. ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
29. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 August 2024. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
30. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Hip Hop/R&B Singles for 2024". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
31. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
32. ^ "Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
33. ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2024". hitparade.ch (in German). Retrieved 30 December 2024.
34. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
35. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
36. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
37. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". Music Canada. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
38. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". Radioscope. Retrieved 18 January 2025. Type Kehlani  in the "Search:" field.
39. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 31 December 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Kehlani in the search box.
40. ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
41. ^ "British single certifications – Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
42. ^ "American single certifications – Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 4 February 2025.

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