After Hours (Kehlani song)

Last updated

"After Hours"
Kehlani - After Hours.png
Single by Kehlani
from the album Crash
ReleasedApril 4, 2024 (2024-04-04)
Genre R&B
Length3:23
Label Atlantic
Lyricist(s)
  • Kehlani Parrish
  • Khristopher Riddick-Tynes
  • Alex Goldblatt
  • Daniel Upchurch
  • Diovanna Frazier
  • Cordel Burrell
Producer(s)
  • Khris Riddick-Tynes
  • Alex Goldblatt
Kehlani singles chronology
"Everything"
(2022)
"After Hours"
(2024)
"Next 2 U"
(2024)
Lyric video
"After Hours" on YouTube

"After Hours" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kehlani. It was released through Atlantic Records as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Crash , on April 4, 2024. [1] The song was produced by Lionel Bermingham and Elijah Wells. [2] On May 24, 2024, a remix of the song using the instrumental of Destiny's Child's 2005 song "Cater 2 U" was released. [3] An official remix of the song, featuring Brazilian singer Ludmilla, was released on August 28, 2024, through Kehlani's While We Wait 2 mixtape. The song received a Grammy nomination for "Best R&B Song" at the 67th Grammy Awards.

Contents

Background

Kehlani first previewed "After Hours" on March 5, 2024, through her TikTok and began promoting the track throughout March. [4] On March 25, Kehlani posted an official snippet of the track and made the preview sound available on TikTok and YouTube. [5] [6] They officially announced the single and its release date on April 1. [7]

Composition

"After Hours" contains a sample of Cordell "Skatta" Burrell's dancehall riddim "Coolie Dance Riddim", which was popularised in Nina Sky's April 2004 top-ten single, "Move Ya Body" featuring Jabba, and has been crowned a "summer anthem" by music critics. [8] [9] The track "sees Kehlani lean into the levity of radio-friendly RnB" and is described as a "frivolous club-inclined track". [9]

Critical reception

Eric Torres of Pitchfork described "After Hours" as "a featherlight, upbeat reinterpretation that doubles as an expert showcase for Kehlani’s vocals". [10] In the context of the album, Michael Cragg of The Observer said the song "sets the tone, its nostalgic, club-based R&B a perfect summer soundtrack". [11]

Critics' year-end rankings of "After Hours"
PublicationListRankRef.
NPR 124 Best Songs of 2024 [12]

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

Charts

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Forever Young (Alphaville song)</span> 1984 single by Alphaville

"Forever Young" is a song by German synth-pop band Alphaville from their first album Forever Young (1984). The single was successful in Scandinavia and in the European German-speaking countries in the same year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kehlani discography</span>

The discography of American singer Kehlani consists of four studio albums, four mixtapes, and 70 singles. Kehlani released their debut commercial mixtape, Cloud 19, exclusively on August 26, 2014, and released it on streaming services on its seven-year anniversary in 2021. They released their second commercial mixtape, You Should Be Here, on April 28, 2015, which reached number 36 on the Billboard 200. On January 27, 2017, Kehlani released their debut studio album, SweetSexySavage, which reached number three on the Billboard 200. In 2018, Kehlani was featured on American rapper Cardi B's single, "Ring", from her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, which reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. They released their third commercial mixtape, While We Wait, on February 22, 2019, which reached number nine on the Billboard 200. On May 8, 2020, Kehlani released their second studio album, It Was Good Until It Wasn't, which debuted and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. On April 29, 2022, they released their third studio album, Blue Water Road, which debuted and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Harleys in Hawaii</span> 2019 single by Katy Perry

"Harleys in Hawaii" is a song by American singer Katy Perry. It was released as a standalone single on October 16, 2019, by Capitol Records, along with its music video. It was later included on Perry's sixth studio album, Smile (2020). The song was written by Perry, Jacob Kasher Hindlin and its producers Charlie Puth and Johan Carlsson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Like That (Doja Cat song)</span> 2020 single by Doja Cat

"Like That" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat featuring fellow American rapper Gucci Mane. It was written by both artists along with Theron Thomas, Lydia Asrat, David Sprecher, and producers Dr. Luke and Mike Crook. Originally included as a track on Doja Cat's second studio album Hot Pink (2019), it became a single on May 12, 2020, following a viral dance challenge using the song on the app TikTok.

Dardan Aliu, known professionally as Regard, is a Kosovo-Albanian DJ and record producer. Born and raised in Ferizaj, he made his international breakthrough in 2019 with his remix of Jay Sean's 2008 single "Ride It", which resulted as a commercial success worldwide.

<i>Suga</i> (EP) 2020 EP by Megan Thee Stallion

Suga is the third extended play by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released on March 6, 2020, by 1501 Certified Entertainment and 300 Entertainment. It features guest appearances from Kehlani and Gunna. The project's release was preceded by legal troubles between the rapper and the label, following a contract renegotiation attempt, which led to the filing of a temporary restraining order towards the label. Megan had initially intended for it to be her debut studio album, but instead released it as an EP as a result.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Savage (Megan Thee Stallion song)</span> 2020 single by Megan Thee Stallion

"Savage" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released on March 6, 2020, as part of her EP Suga and later sent to US contemporary hit radio on April 7, 2020, by 1501 Certified Entertainment and 300 Entertainment as the third single from the EP. The song was written by the artist with Bobby Sessions, Akeasha Boodie, and producer J. White Did It. It went viral on video-sharing app TikTok, with people performing the "Savage" dance challenge during the song's chorus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Addison Rae</span> American singer, songwriter and actress (born 2000)

Addison Rae Easterling is an American social media personality and entertainer. Rae rose to fame on TikTok and amassed over 88 million followers, making her the fifth most-followed individual on the platform. She later transitioned into different ventures like music and acting by starring in major film studio productions, collaborating with significant music producers, and having her own makeup brand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toosie Slide</span> 2020 single by Drake

"Toosie Slide" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his commercial mixtape Dark Lane Demo Tapes (2020). Written alongside producer OZ, it was released as the lead single on April 3, 2020, through Republic and OVO. The song is titled after social media influencer, Toosie, who had previously helped the song go viral. A video was released alongside the song, showing Drake quarantined, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also demonstrates the Toosie Slide dance in his Toronto mansion. The song debuted at number eighteen on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 before debuting at number one on the main Billboard Hot 100 chart the next week, making Drake the first male artist to accomplish three number-one debuts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)</span> 2020 single by Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo

"Savage Love ", originally known as "Savage Love", is a song by New Zealand music producer Jawsh 685 and American singer Jason Derulo. The song was officially released on 11 June 2020, following the resolution of sample clearance issues between the two artists.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jealous (Eyedress song)</span> 2019 single by Eyedress

"Jealous" is a song by Filipino musician Eyedress, released on 6 December 2019 as a single from his album Let's Skip to the Wedding (2020). It first charted at number twenty four on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and number twenty three on the Billboard Hot Alternative Songs charts on the week of 20 February 2021, climbing to number fifteen on both charts the following week, and remaining in the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart for 20 weeks. It received multi-platinum certification from the RIAA for selling 3,000,000 equivalent units in the United States. The single was also certified gold in Australia and Poland and platinum in Canada.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">PinkPantheress</span> English singer (born 2001)

Victoria Beverley Walker, known professionally as PinkPantheress, is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her songs, which are frequently short in length and include samples of music from the 1990s and 2000s, span a number of genres, including alt-pop, bedroom pop, drum and bass, and 2-step garage. She has been nominated for three Brit Awards and was named Producer of the Year by Billboard Women in Music in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pain (PinkPantheress song)</span> 2021 single by PinkPantheress

"Pain" is a song by English singer-songwriter PinkPantheress. It was released on 7 June 2021 through Elektra and Parlophone Records, as the second single from her debut mixtape To Hell with It. A snippet of the song went viral on TikTok months prior, and it subsequently peaked at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 54 in Ireland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Passion (PinkPantheress song)</span> 2021 single by PinkPantheress

"Passion" is a song by English singer-songwriter PinkPantheress. Written alongside producers Izco and Jkarri, it was released on 1 July 2021 through Elektra Parlophone Records as the third single off her debut mixtape To Hell with It. Backed by plucked guitar and synths, it is a jungle and alternative pop song with confessional lyrics. It received praise from critics, and peaked at number 76 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as at number 30 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Good Ones</span> 2021 single by Charli XCX

"Good Ones" is a song by English singer Charli XCX, released as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Crash (2022). The song was released on 2 September 2021. It is a synthwave, electropop, dance, and synth-pop song that discusses the singer's incapacity to maintain healthy relationships, instead being drawn inexorably back to the dysfunctional and destructive. It received critical acclaim from critics who praised its production and Charli's vocal performance, while also lamenting its short run-time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hrs and Hrs</span> 2022 single by Muni Long

"Hrs and Hrs" is a song by American singer Muni Long from her EP Public Displays of Affection (2021), and later included on her debut studio album Public Displays of Affection: The Album (2022) as the third single. The song gained recognition through TikTok in late 2021, and was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on February 1, 2022, as the third single from Public Displays of Affection. "Hrs and Hrs" is an R&B song detailing her love for someone.

Jacob Dodge Lawson,, known professionally as Jvke, is an American singer-songwriter, internet personality and record producer. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, he started creating TikTok videos for his songs, one of which, "Upside Down", went viral in 2021. His debut album, This Is What ____ Feels Like (2022), peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200, while the song "Golden Hour" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Glue Song</span> 2023 single by Beabadoobee

"Glue Song" is a song by the Filipino-British singer Beabadoobee. The chamber pop ballad was produced by Jacob Bugden and Iain Berryman and released on 14 February 2023, through Dirty Hit.

<i>Crash</i> (Kehlani album) 2024 studio album by Kehlani

Crash is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Kehlani. Released by Atlantic Records on June 21, 2024, the album features guest appearances from Jill Scott, Young Miko, and Omah Lay. Production was handled by Dixson, Mamii, Khris Riddick, Alex Goldblatt, Oak Felder, Jack Rochon, Aidan, Aaron Paris, Ant Clemons, Darhyl Camper, GuiltyBeatz, and Etienne. Serving as the follow-up to Kehlani's previous album, Blue Water Road (2022), Crash was supported by three singles: "After Hours", "Next 2 U" and "Crash". The album is nominated for Best Progressive R&B Album at the 67th Grammy Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kehlani (song)</span> 2024 single by Jordan Adetunji

"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.

References

  1. Saponara, Michael (April 4, 2024). "Kehlani Makes Magic on the Dance Floor for Vibrant 'After Hours' Single: Listen". Billboard . Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  2. Bloom, Madison (April 4, 2024). "Listen to Kehlani's New Song "After Hours"". Pitchfork . Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  3. "New Song: Kehlani – 'After Hours (Cater 2 U Remix)'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  4. "👀 🎲 🥂 ……". TikTok . March 5, 2024. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  5. Trapp, Malcolm (March 26, 2024). "Kehlani Teases Musical Comeback With "After Hours" Snippet". Uproxx . Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  6. Mamo, Heran (March 26, 2024). "Kehlani Shares Dance-Worthy Snippet of Upcoming 'After Hours' Single". Billboard . Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  7. Kearns, Sarah (April 2, 2024). "Kehlani To Drop New Single "After Hours," Potentially Teasing Fourth LP". Hypebeast . Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  8. Kelly, Tyler Damara (April 5, 2024). "Kehlani returns with new single, "After Hours"". The Line of Best Fit . Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  9. 1 2 Hussain, Shahzaib (April 5, 2024). "Kehlani Marks Return With Summer Anthem 'After Hours'". Clash . Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  10. Torres, Eric (July 1, 2024). "Kehlani: Crash". Pitchfork . Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  11. Cragg, Michael (June 21, 2024). "Kehlani: Crash review - the perfect sexy summer soundtrack". The Observer . The Guardian . Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  12. "124 Best Songs of 2024". NPR . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  13. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  14. "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: April 26th, 2024 – May 2nd, 2024". TurnTable . Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  15. "Top 40 – 3 oktober tot 10 oktober 2024" [Top 40 – October 3 to October 10, 2024]. Nationale Top 40 Suriname. October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  16. "Kehlani Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  17. "Kehlani Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  18. "Kehlani Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  19. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard . Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  20. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard . Retrieved December 16, 2024.