It Was Nice Knowing U

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It Was Nice Knowing U
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EP by
Kanii
ReleasedNovember 17, 2023
Recorded2023
Length21:06
Label Warner Records
Producer
  • Cade
  • DarillisBeats
  • Kevin White
  • Lunas
  • Ninetyniiine
  • Nova
  • Suki
  • Twin Shadow
  • Void Stryker
  • West
Kanii chronology
Exiit
(2023)		It Was Nice Knowing U
(2023)
Singles from It Was Nice Knowing U
  1. "Marry Me"
    Released: September 1, 2023
  2. "Sins (Let Me In)"
    Released: September 8, 2023

It Was Nice Knowing U is the fifth extended play by American singer and rapper Kanii, released on November 17, 2023, through Warner Records. With a guest appearance from Trippie Redd, the EP's production was primarily handled by Lunas and West, alongside several other producers.

Contents

Background and composition

In 2023, Kani Nkshon Shorter Jr. a.k.a. Kanii would release his debut extended play (EP), Exiit (2023). [1] Later following up with "It Was Nice Knowing U". [2] For his second major-label release, Kanii wanted to show his “versatility beyond the Jersey club stuff” his sound is often associated with, when making the album he wanted to create a new sound. [1] In an interview with NME , he had expressed “My project before was pretty dance-focused and was very upbeat. With ‘It Was Nice Knowing U’, I delve into a more R&B-ish vibe while continuing that dance momentum.” [1] Kanii would later perform songs off the album at a show in London. [3]

Critical reception

Mackenzie Cummings-Grady of XXL felt that Kanii had capitalized on the momentum of his success with the release of "It Was Nice Knowing U", which was confirmed to be apart of trilogy. [4] While Jada Vernon of Respect My Region felt the EP was a "vibey 8-track collection of dynamic R&B melodies with electro-pop flare." [5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Williams, Kyann-Sian (April 8, 2024). "Kanii: I don't hold back when I express how I feel". NME . Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ Garrett, Ural (May 31, 2024). "Unboxed Vol. 44: Kanii Is Managing The Pressure Of Near Superstardom By Doing Him". BET. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  3. ↑ Williams, Kyann-Sian (January 29, 2024). "Kanii live in London: ascendant pop hero is confident and charismatic". NME. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (September 30, 2024). "The Break Presents: Kanii". XXL Mag. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ Vernon, Jada (January 8, 2024). "Kanii and Respect My Region Talk Upcoming Tour, New EP, and More" . Retrieved January 23, 2026.
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