Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
R&B icon Kehlani joins us for an exclusive playback and deep-dive conversation about her self-titled album. From her Oakland roots to her evolution as a global leader, she opens up about the vulnerability and confidence that shaped her most personal project to date.
In this special session, Kehlani shares the journey of creating music that reflects her growth and spiritual journey. She discusses the significance of releasing the album on her birthday and how turning thirty has brought a new sense of peace and groundedness to her life. We also explore her commitment to social justice and how her advocacy for those in Palestine and Sudan reflects the authentic heart behind her artistry.
The interview features exclusive previews of standout tracks, including her high-energy collaboration with Lil Wayne on Another Lover and the raw, unprocessed sounds of her favorite track, Ooh. Kehlani also reveals the incredible stories behind working with legends like Brandy, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis, and why this album pushed her vocal limits further than ever before. Whether you have followed her since the mixtape era or are just discovering her soul, this conversation captures the essence of an artist who has truly arrived.
Chapters
0:00 Welcoming Kehlani to the stage
2:45 Growth from the mixtape era to now
5:30 The vibration of the new album
8:15 Reaching thirty and feeling grounded
11:00 Overcoming a chaotic year
13:45 Using her platform for global advocacy
16:30 Staying inspired as a vessel for music
19:15 Being authentic in the public eye
22:00 Song preview: Another Lover featuring Lil Wayne
24:30 Collaborating with T-Pain and Lil Jon
27:00 Honoring Bay Area R&B legends
29:15 Song preview: Ooh and raw vocal performance
31:45 Teaming up with Cardi B for Pocky
34:00 Song preview: I Need You featuring Brandy
36:39 Final message to the fans
Click the subscribe button and hit the notification bell for more exclusive artist interviews and playbacks. Be sure to stream Kehlani's new album from start to finish to experience the full journey.
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Kehlani on Her New Self-Titled Album, Turning 30, and R&B Growth | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
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R&B icon Kehlani joins us for an exclusive playback and deep-dive conversation about her self-titled album. From her Oakland roots to her evolution as a global leader, she opens up about the vulnerability and confidence that shaped her most personal project to date.
In this special session, Kehlani shares the journey of creating music that reflects her growth and spiritual journey. She discusses the significance of releasing the album on her birthday and how turning thirty has brought a new sense of peace and groundedness to her life. We also explore her commitment to social justice and how her advocacy for those in Palestine and Sudan reflects the authentic heart behind her artistry.
The interview features exclusive previews of standout tracks, including her high-energy collaboration with Lil Wayne on Another Lover and the raw, unprocessed sounds of her favorite track, Ooh. Kehlani also reveals the incredible stories behind working with legends like Brandy, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis, and why this album pushed her vocal limits further than ever before. Whether you have followed her since the mixtape era or are just discovering her soul, this conversation captures the essence of an artist who has truly arrived.
Chapters
0:00 Welcoming Kehlani to the stage
2:45 Growth from the mixtape era to now
5:30 The vibration of the new album
8:15 Reaching thirty and feeling grounded
11:00 Overcoming a chaotic year
13:45 Using her platform for global advocacy
16:30 Staying inspired as a vessel for music
19:15 Being authentic in the public eye
22:00 Song preview: Another Lover featuring Lil Wayne
24:30 Collaborating with T-Pain and Lil Jon
27:00 Honoring Bay Area R&B legends
29:15 Song preview: Ooh and raw vocal performance
31:45 Teaming up with Cardi B for Pocky
34:00 Song preview: I Need You featuring Brandy
36:39 Final message to the fans
Click the subscribe button and hit the notification bell for more exclusive artist interviews and playbacks. Be sure to stream Kehlani's new album from start to finish to experience the full journey.
#kehlani #rnb #newmusic #oakland #interview
Subscribe Here! bit.ly/SubscribeSU
Watch the Best of Sway In The Morning! bit.ly/BestOfSITM
Check out More From Sway’s Universe
swaysuniverse.com
twitter.com/swaysuniverse
instagram.com/swaysuniverse
facebook.com/swaysuniverse
#SwaysUniverse #SwayInTheMorning #SiriusXM #Shade45
About SWAY’s UNIVERSE
Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more.
Kehlani on Her New Self-Titled Album, Turning 30, and R&B Growth | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
youtu.be/FbYHtTmc3r0
