Kehlani - You Should Be Here (LP)

"You Should Be Here" is Kehlani's second mixtape, and their commercial debut. Released in 2015, the mixtape focuses on relationships and their complex fluidity. It is beautiful, warm, and down to earth. Featured are Chance the Rapper, Lexii Alijai, and BJ the Chicago Kid.  "You Should Be Here" peaked at #36 on US Billboard 200, and is certified gold. "You Should Be Here" was nominated for a Grammy, Best Urban Contemporary Album, in 2016

Kehlani (they/them) is one of the modern banner bearers of the neo soul movement. Their sultry voice lulls the listener into a trance, and their lyrics and melodies lift the listener into a transcendental warmth. Born Kehlani Ashley Parrish, they were adopted at an early age by their aunt, after their father died of a drug overdose and their mom was incarcerated. Kehlani grew up in their aunt's house listening to almost exclusively R&B and neo soul. They cite Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu as major influences. They joined a pop group, Poplyfe, at the age of 14 before going solo. Kehlani identifies as a nonbinary lesbian, and they have spoken about the importance of using she/her pronouns in their lyrics. They have been nominated for two Grammys, and toured/collaborated with multiple fellow A-listers, such as Halsey, Demi Lovato, Eminem, Chance the Rapper, etc. They live on a small California farm with their daughter.

Tracklist

Side 1

1. Intro
2. You Should Be Here
3. How That Taste
4. Jealous
5. Ni
6. Wanted 
7. The Way
8. Unconditional

Side 2

1. The Letter
2. Runnin (Interlude)
3. Be Alright
4. Down for You
5. Yet
6. Bright
7. Alive