Growing up in Oakland, California, Kehlani was introduced to legendary R&B and neo soul artists, like Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott which formed a core musical influence for them in the early years.
After spending a few years as part of the pop cover band, Poplyfe, the singer-songwriter left the group due to managerial and contractual disputes. In 2013, they released their debut solo track, “Antisummerluv”, on SoundCloud.
From their debut album, SweetSexySavage , to their latest latest release, 2022’s Blue Water Road , here are the rankings for Kehlani’s first week album sales.
Blue Water Road
Released: April 29, 2022
Label: Atlantic, TSNMI
First week album sales: 22,000
Billboard 200 position: 13
Singles: “Altar”, “Little Story”, “Up at Night”, “Everything”
Features: Blxst, Justin Bieber, Syd, Jessie Reyes, Ambre, Thundercat.
SweetSexySavage
Released: January 27, 2017
Label: Atlantic
First week album sales: 58,000
Billboard 200 position: 3
Singles: “Crzy”, “Distraction”, “Gangsta”, “Keep On”
Features: A Boogie wit da Hoodie
It Was Good Until It Wasn’t
Released: May 8, 2020
Label: Atlantic, Warner
First week album sales: 83,000
Billboard 200 position: 2
Singles: “Toxic”, “Everybody’s Business”, “F&MU”, “Can I”
Features: Tory Lanez, Jhené Aiko, Masego, Lucky Daye and James Blake, and uncredited vocals by Ty Dolla Sign.
