Kehlani Ashley Parrish (born April 24, 1995), known professionally as
Kehlani, is an American singer and songwriter who is currently signed to
Atlantic Records.
Kehlani is originally from Oakland, California where she achieved initial
fame as a member of the teen pop group, Poplyfe, which was a finalist on
America’s Got Talent. She released her first mixtape, Cloud 19, in 2014.
The album was listed among Complex’s “50 Best Albums of 2014.” Kehlani’s
second mixtape, You Should Be Here, debuted at number 5 on the national
R&B/Hip-Hop chart in 2015 and preceded her sold-out North American
promotional tour. In 2016, she was nominated for the Best Urban
Contemporary Album Grammy Award for You Should Be Here. Kehlani’s debut
album SweetSexySavage was released on January 27, 2017.
Kehlani is a rising star in the music industry, captivating audiences with her soulful voice, raw lyrics, and genuine authenticity. With a devoted fanbase and a string of chart-topping hits, Kehlani has become a household name in the world of R&B and hip-hop.