Luh Kel

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Luh Kel
Birth nameTurran Coleman
Born (2002-05-20) May 20, 2002 (age 21)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels Cinematic [1]
Website luhkel.com

Turran Coleman (born May 20, 2002), [2] known professionally as Luh Kel, is an American singer and rapper. He gained popularity after releasing his debut single "Wrong" in 2019, which peaked at number 1 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and spawned a remix with Lil Tjay. [3] The official music video gained over 180 million views on YouTube. [4]

Contents

Early life

Kel was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He began freestyle rapping with his cousin Kai, and gained popularity on Instagram. [2] He initially recorded songs in his grandparents' home. [5] Kel was a member of the local R&B group, Project X. [6]

Career

Kel released his single "Wrong" on April 5, 2019. [7] The song peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs chart. [3] [8] It was certified Gold by RIAA. "Wrong" gained him global recognition, with the song being played worldwide, shared on streaming services and social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok. [9]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US US R&B US Heat US Indie
Mixed Emotions18825630
L.O.V.E.
  • Released: October 23, 2020
  • Label: Cinematic Music Group
  • Format: Digital download, Streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of charted songs, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Bub.
US
R&B/HH
US
R&B
"Wrong"
(solo or with Lil Tjay)
20191377
  • RIAA: Platinum [10]
Mixed Emotions
"BRB"
"Old Me"Non album-single
"Pull Up"Mixed Emotions
"Cold Heart"
"Movie"
(featuring PnB Rock)
"Y.O.U."2020L.O.V.E.
"How To Love"
"Want You"
"Real"

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther performer(s)Album
"Dripped Out"2020 Quando Rondo QPac

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