Kehlani has shared her new single ‘Next 2 U’ in full.
It’s a crucial moment for the R&B powerhouse, with her new album ‘Crash’ set to be released on June 21st. Amid the media hype, Kehlani is using her platform to speak her mind, issuing pro-Palestine statements on social media.
Urging people to show support for those in the ground, Kehlani is now using her art to direct money towards those who urgently need it.
Out now, her song ‘Next 2 U’ is a golden piece of soulful artistry, displaying Kehlani’s immaculate voice in full effect. Moving beyond the environs of her 2022 chart-topper ‘blue water road’, the single has a lift, vivacity, and character of its own.
Building on last month’s return ‘After Hours’, the new single plays to her strengths – but that’s not all.
In a bold move, all merch from ‘Next 2 U’ will funnel profits towards Operation Olive Branch, a charity close to Kehlani’s heart. Working to help families in war zones, the merch will bolster funds utilised to aid families in Palestine, Congo, and Sudan.
The song is accompanied by a brand new video, directed by Cole Santiago and produced by Field Trip Media – watch out for a tearful Kehlani singing in front of the Palestinian flag.
As one fans puts it: THIS IS LOVE. THIS IS ART. THIS IS ACTIVISM. THIS IS FOR PALESTINE.
Calling ‘Next 2 U’ “my favourite song”, Kehlani adds on social media: “THE ROLE OF THE ARTIST IS TO MAKE THE REVOLUTION IRRESISTIBLE – TONI CADE BAMBARA”
Tune in now.
