Furkan Namlı on Kehlani

I think this album is one that will easily earn Kehlani a spot on my regular listening playlists. I wasn’t particularly familiar with her work before, but this is a fantastic contemporary R&B record. While the features were generally underwhelming, even the artists I don’t particularly care for, Big Sean and Cardi B, did exactly what was required of them. Some of the older, iconic, and well-known artists, however, seemed to be trying to outshine Kehlani rather than just supporting her. Lil Wayne, on the other hand, didn’t feel out of place at all; with his unique vocal style and God-given talent, he naturally commands that kind of presence. As for Kehlani, her vocals are mesmerizing. There are two tracks here that could easily rank among the very best the R&B genre has to offer. I don’t believe Kehlani has released her magnum opus yet, but this album offers a promising glimpse into what she might be capable of in the future.