Cloud 19 is the debut mixtape by American singer and songwriter Kehlani, who released it as a free digital download on August 26, 2014.
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| Released | August 26, 2014 August 26, 2021 (streaming) | |||
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| Length | 25:28 | |||
| Label | Self-released (2014) Atlantic Records (2021) | |||
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Cloud 19 is widely recognized as launching her music career,[2] the mixtape ranked at twenty-eighth on Complex's list of the "50 Best Albums of 2014",[3] and was also listed among Pitchfork's "Overlooked Mixtapes 2014".[4] To commemorate the seventh anniversary on August 26, 2021, Kehlani's label Atlantic Records managed to acquire the masters of the mixtape and released Cloud 19 on streaming services.
Promotion edit
The first song from the mixtape, "Get Away", was premiered on HotNewHipHop's website on July 16, 2014.[5] A remix version featuring American rapper G-Eazy was published on November 21, 2014.[6] The song, "FWU", had a music video released on November 3, 2014 and directed by Martín Estévez.[7] David Drake of Complex named "FWU" as the third dope song you should be hearing everywhere soon.[8] The music video for "1st Position" was directed by David Camarena, and it was released on January 20, 2015 as the last music video from the mixtape.[9]
Track listing edit
The tracklisting and credits for the album was revealed by HotNewHipHop.[2]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "FWU" | Swagg R'Celious | 3:22 |
| 2. | "As I Am" | Red Vision of the Midi Mafia | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Get Away" | Jahaan Sweet & Swagg R'Celious | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Deserve Better" | Tommy Hittz | 2:26 |
| 5. | "How We Do Us" (featuring Kyle Dion) | Sweet | 3:39 |
| 6. | "1st Position" | Swagg R'Celious | 3:10 |
| 7. | "Act a Fool" (featuring Iamsu!) | Prophit | 2:55 |
| 8. | "Tell Your Mama" |
| 2:25 |
| Total length: | 25:28 | ||
- On the streaming edition of the mixtape, "Act a Fool" was omitted from the tracklist.
References edit
- ^ "FWU - Single by Kehlani". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ a b Lyons, Patrick (August 26, 2014). "Kehlani - Cloud 19 [New Mixtape]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2014". Complex. December 18, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ "Overlooked Mixtapes 2014". Pitchfork. December 22, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Jaffe, Lloyd (July 16, 2014). "Kehlani - Get Away [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Lilah, Rose (November 21, 2014). "G-Eazy - Get Away (Remix) Feat. Kehlani [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Lyons, Patrick (November 8, 2014). "Kehlani 'FWU' Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Drake, David (October 1, 2014). "Bout to Blow: 10 Dope Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Golden, Zara (January 20, 2015). "Kehlani Asks You To Open Your Mind In The Video For 'First Position'". The Fader. Retrieved April 30, 2017.