Kehlani Parrish’s new album, SweetSexySavage, is her way of telling the story of her past while staying true to who she is today. Kehlani has a lot to tell her listeners on this album, and she does so in a blunt, fearless, and lighthearted way. By no means did Kehlani just walk into stardom. She had to overcome depression, homelessness, and many other challenges along the way. But who she is now is a beautiful, strong women with a breathtakingly honest album. One of the most defining moments in Kehlani’s life, that got her to where she is today, was her childhood. Kehlani had a disorderly upbringing. When she was only an infant, her father passed away and her mother, a drug abuser, was often missing. During her childhood and young teens,
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A fellow classmate encouraged her to try out for a lead role in a local R&B group. The group later made their way onto America’s Got Talent as finalists. They didn't win, but in that moment Kehlani discovered her potential. The group went on tour shortly after, but Kehlani stayed back and began writing songs of her own. During the summer of 2013, she released Antisummerlove, a song that caught the attention of P-Lo, Iamsu, and Sage the Gemini. After the release, Kehlani began working closely with P-Lo’s rap group, HBK Gang. "There was no question. They needed something that was bigger than Bay music, and I needed Bay music” (www.thefader.com). Kehlani found that she clicked perfectly with the group, they gave her what she needed and she gave them what they were looking for. Since then, Kehlani has focused on making music that empowers women and minorities. One of her most famous songs being,“ Tell Your Mama”, a heartfelt song dedicated to reminding people about the importance of their loved ones. The song encouraged listeners to go out and tell everyone they love how much they mean to them. Kehlani has also spoke out about equality and she is well known for being an advocate for gay …show more content…
Kehlani uses her album to tell her fans about her broken past. Kehlani is seriously wounded, and she has no shame in telling her audience that. Her album features a song called “In My Feelings,” in this song she brings forth her broken self, asking someone from her past, “Why you be doing me scandalous? You just assume that I’m strong and can handle it. Why do you make me feel like I am less than my worth?” Another single on the album,“Keep On,” she points out her own flaws and mistakes from her past: “You can tell the world that I’m a narcissist. I would think they’d listen to you. Cause I ain’t been the best that I coulda been.” The fact that Kehlani is so honest and straightforward about what she's been through sets her apart from all of the other R&B singers who just use R&B music as away of
A fellow classmate encouraged her to try out for a lead role in a local R&B group. The group later made their way onto America’s Got Talent as finalists. They didn't win, but in that moment Kehlani discovered her potential. The group went on tour shortly after, but Kehlani stayed back and began writing songs of her own. During the summer of 2013, she released Antisummerlove, a song that caught the attention of P-Lo, Iamsu, and Sage the Gemini. After the release, Kehlani began working closely with P-Lo’s rap group, HBK Gang. "There was no question. They needed something that was bigger than Bay music, and I needed Bay music” (www.thefader.com). Kehlani found that she clicked perfectly with the group, they gave her what she needed and she gave them what they were looking for. Since then, Kehlani has focused on making music that empowers women and minorities. One of her most famous songs being,“ Tell Your Mama”, a heartfelt song dedicated to reminding people about the importance of their loved ones. The song encouraged listeners to go out and tell everyone they love how much they mean to them. Kehlani has also spoke out about equality and she is well known for being an advocate for gay …show more content…
Kehlani uses her album to tell her fans about her broken past. Kehlani is seriously wounded, and she has no shame in telling her audience that. Her album features a song called “In My Feelings,” in this song she brings forth her broken self, asking someone from her past, “Why you be doing me scandalous? You just assume that I’m strong and can handle it. Why do you make me feel like I am less than my worth?” Another single on the album,“Keep On,” she points out her own flaws and mistakes from her past: “You can tell the world that I’m a narcissist. I would think they’d listen to you. Cause I ain’t been the best that I coulda been.” The fact that Kehlani is so honest and straightforward about what she's been through sets her apart from all of the other R&B singers who just use R&B music as away of