"After Hours" is a song by American singer Kehlani released through Atlantic Records on April 4, 2024, and is expected to be the lead single for her upcoming fourth studio album Crash.[1] The song was produced by Lionel Bermingham and Elijah Wells.[2] On May 24, 2024, a remix of the song using the instrumental of Destiny's Child's 2005 song "Cater 2 U" was released.[3]
| "After Hours" | ||||
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| Single by Kehlani | ||||
| from the album Crash | ||||
| Released | April 4, 2024 | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| "After Hours" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
Kehlani first previewed "After Hours" on March 5, 2024, through her TikTok and began promoting the track throughout March.[4] On March 25, Kehlani posted an official snippet of the track and made the preview sound available on TikTok and YouTube.[5][6] They officially announced the single and its release date on April 1.[7]
Composition edit
"After Hours" contains a sample of Nina Sky's April 2004 top-ten single, "Move Ya Body" featuring Jabba, and has been crowned a "summer anthem" by music critics.[8][9] The track "sees Kehlani lean into the levity of radio-friendly RnB" and is described as a "frivolous club-inclined track".[9]
Personnel edit
Musicians
- Kehlani Parrish – lead artist, vocals, songwriter, composer
- Khristopher Riddick-Tynes – songwriter, composer, producer
- Alex Goldblatt – songwriter, composer, producer
- Daniel Upchurch – songwriter, composer
- Diovanna Frazier – songwriter, composer
- Cordel Burrell – songwriter, composer
Technical
- Colin Leonard – mastering
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing
- Mike Seaberg – mixing
- Jacob Richards – assistant mixing
- Chris Bhikoo – assistant mixing
Charts edit
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 7 |
| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[11] | 61 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] | 4 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 37 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] | 10 |
References edit
- ^ Saponara, Michael (April 4, 2024). "Kehlani Makes Magic on the Dance Floor for Vibrant 'After Hours' Single: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (April 4, 2024). "Listen to Kehlani's New Song "After Hours"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "New Song: Kehlani – 'After Hours (Cater 2 U Remix)'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "👀 🎲 🥂 ……". TikTok. March 5, 2024. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Trapp, Malcolm (March 26, 2024). "Kehlani Teases Musical Comeback With "After Hours" Snippet". Uproxx. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (March 26, 2024). "Kehlani Shares Dance-Worthy Snippet of Upcoming 'After Hours' Single". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Kearns, Sarah (April 2, 2024). "Kehlani To Drop New Single "After Hours," Potentially Teasing Fourth LP". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (April 5, 2024). "Kehlani returns with new single, "After Hours"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Hussain, Shahzaib (April 5, 2024). "Kehlani Marks Return With Summer Anthem 'After Hours'". Clash. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: April 26th, 2024 - May 2nd, 2024". TurnTable. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2024.