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"After Hours"
Single by Kehlani
from the album Crash
ReleasedApril 4, 2024 (2024-04-04)
Length3:23
LabelAtlantic
Lyricist(s)
  • Kehlani Parrish
  • Khristopher Riddick-Tynes
  • Alex Goldblatt
  • Daniel Upchurch
  • Diovanna Frazier
  • Cordel Burrell
Producer(s)
  • Khris Riddick-Tynes
  • Alex Goldblatt
Kehlani singles chronology
"Everything"
(2022)
"After Hours"
(2024)
Lyric video
"After Hours" on YouTube

"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]

Background

Kehlani first previewed "After Hours" on March 5, 2024, through her TikTok and began promoting the track throughout March.[3] On March 25, Kehlani posted an official snippet of the track and made the preview sound available on TikTok and YouTube.[4][5] They officially announced the single and its release date on April 1.[6]

Composition

"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.[7][8] The track "sees Kehlani lean into the levity of radio-friendly RnB" and is described as a "frivolous club-inclined track".[8]

Personnel

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

Chart performance for "After Hours"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 7
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[10] 61
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] 4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 40
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 14

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "👀 🎲 🥂 ……". TikTok. March 5, 2024. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: April 26th, 2024 - May 2nd, 2024". TurnTable. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  11. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2024.