Road to the Grammys: Kehlani’s Top 5 Deep Cuts
2025 might have been Kehlani’s breakout year for some, but day one fans have been anticipating the moment the world would catch on for some time. The R&B star made her debut in 2014 with a project called “Cloud 19,” but it was the first single, “The Way,” from her second album, “You Should Be Here,” that launched her fanbase. Twelve years later, she is finally getting the recognition that she deserves after releasing her smash hit “Folded.” Everywhere you go, you hear it, and every artist you can think of has covered it, earning her two Grammy nominations for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance.
In honor of Kehlani’s Grammy nominations, here are her top five deep cuts.
1st Position
“1st Position” is a bop that deserved more love from “Cloud 19.” Kehlani has never been secretive about her sexuality, and the track tells a story centered on fulfilling another woman’s curiosity. The song is soft and subtle, while still carrying that signature Kehlani edge.
Wanted
This one is for the girls who walked away from a toxic relationship and found everything they deserved on the other side. It’s about having someone who makes you feel special, seen, loved, and wanted, nothing like the last situation. And it’s a reminder that the one who lost you gets to watch you be loved back to life.
Do U Dirty
Women are often played in the dating game, but some know how to play it better than men, and this anthem is for them. On the track, she flexes how easily she can make you falljust as fast and leave you crying. Tread lightly.
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Serial Lover
For those who’ve dealt with partners who refuse to stay monogamous, this is the track for you. “Serial Lover” pulls you into their world and shows how they approach love and dating. It’s not easy to hear, but at least you’ll understand the game.
Vegas
On “Vegas,” she compares her bedroom secrets to Las Vegas, what happens here stays here. The lyrics are sexy, with a slightly uptempo chorus that slows down toward the end. It’s a cute mix of R&B and pop that you need to add to your rotation.
