Kelela’s next chapter, RAVEN, promises a sonically beautiful and lustrous experience. On RAVEN, Kelela emerges from the tides of her higher self’s oceanic orbit to explore autonomy, belonging and self-renewal as healing across the fifteen-track LP. “Washed Away” and “Happy Ending” have already both been regaled with critical acclaim: Pitchfork called “Washed Away” a “showcase for her swooping soprano” and “Happy Ending” also demonstrative of her...
Kelela has dropped her brand new single “Contact,” the fourth single off her upcoming album RAVEN which is set to drop February 10th via Warp. Stream the new track HERE.
Laced with a pulsing bass, “Contact” is a quintessential party hit, created for what feels like the sole purpose of being blasted through speakers at a crowded club. Kelela sings about the sensual nature of being on a...
Kelela shares a brand new video for her latest offering “On the Run". Kelela’s long-awaited sequel to her debut album is slated for release February 10th, 2023. The album is preceded by singles “Washed Away,” “Happy Ending” and “On The Run”.
Since its release on November 15th, “On the Run” has been regaled for its “quiet brilliance” and “new flavor.” Collaborating with...
Fresh off the release of “Happy Ending,” Kelela returns today to debut her newest single, “On The Run”. The track is produced by Yo van Lenz, Kelela, Kaytranada and Bambii, with additional production by Asmara. “On The Run” is a Caribbean-influenced, unconventional dance track that blurs the lines of R&B and atmospheric club music as Kelela flirts with the push and pull dynamics of love. The new single...
Following a re-emergence in September, Kelela returns with the club-ready new single, “Happy Ending.” Produced by LSDXOXO with additional production from Bambii, the song draws inspiration from the rapture of a club crush and the release after a sexy buildup of tension. The single is accompanied by an Alima Lee and Kelela co-directed video that snapshots black rave culture in New York City
Kelela is announcing her highly-anticipated debut album. Take Me Apart is due October 6th via Warp Records, and is available for pre-order now. To coincide with the announcement Kelela is sharing the first single from the project, "LMK." The song is a battle cry for independent women as Kelela flips the heteronormative construct that women want to settle down. She demolishes that notion and turns this dance floor-ready cut into...
