Sins (Let Me In)

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"Sins (Let Me In)"
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Single by Kanii
from the EP It Was Nice Knowing U
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
Recorded2023
Genre R&B [1]
Length1:56
Label Warner
Songwriter Kani Shorter
Producers
  • DarillisBeats
  • Lunas
Music video
"Sins (Let Me In)" on YouTube

"Sins (Let Me In)" is a song by American singer and rapper Kanii, released on September 8, 2023, by Warner Records. The song was written by Kanii, with production handled by DarillisBeats and Lunas. It is an R&B song driven by bass, incorporating elements of EDM and 808 drums into its mix. The song garnered mass popularity throughout TikTok and other social media. The track was later included in his fourth extended play (EP) It Was Nice Knowing U (2024).

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Background

After "Attachment" garnered mass popularity throughout TikTok and other social media leading to him signing with Warner Records, [2] [3] Kanii took advance of this success and released "Sins (Let Me In)". [2] A remix of the song was later released with an additional feature from Trippie Redd. [4] [5]

Reception

Stereogum 's Katherine St. Asaph had said the song was allusive to the musical styles of The Weeknd and Dawn Richard. [2] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard writing about the remix of the song felt that Trippie Redd had brought out "its bleary-eyed, melodic bounce, and the remix is a match made in heaven". [6]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Sins (Let Me In)"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [10] Gold500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. Garrett, Ural (May 31, 2024). "Unboxed Vol. 44: Kanii Is Managing The Pressure Of Near Superstardom By Doing Him". BET. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 St. Asaph, Katherine (September 25, 2023). "On 'Tension,' Kylie Minogue's Post-"Padam" Renaissance Keeps Humming Along". Stereogum. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  3. Vernon, Jada (January 8, 2024). "Kanii and Respect My Region Talk Upcoming Tour, New EP, and More" . Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  4. Nevares, Gabriel Bras (October 29, 2023). "Trippie Redd Remixes Kanii's New Single, "sins (let me in)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  5. Williams, Kyann-Sian (April 8, 2024). "Kanii: I don't hold back when I express how I feel". NME. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  6. Lynch, Jason (October 30, 2023). "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through the Week: Maisie Peters, Alec Benjamin, Yard Act & More". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  7. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard . September 9, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  8. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard . Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  9. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard . Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  10. "American single certifications – Kanii – Sins (Let Me In)". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved September 11, 2025.