Jordan Adetunji went viral on TikTok with his song “KEHLANI” earlier this year. On the track, he shouts out several people, including Tyla, and the track’s namesake, Kehlani. The song led to fans hoping that Kehlani would jump on a potential remix. After nearly four months, Kehlani acquiesced, adding her own spin to what has become a track with nearly 100 million listens on Spotify. Adetunji’s original track is left entirely untouched. He does not add any new lyrics to his parts. His verses are quick and catchy. The beat is still as catchy as ever, maybe even more than the verses. Producer Villa Beatz clearly took inspiration from the more atmospheric drill sound that Cash Cobain introduced to the New York hip-hop scene. Kehlani adds her verse between the hook and Adetunji’s second verse. She’s very blunt, looking for someone who can both match her energy and her freak.
Kehlani also brought Jordan Adetunji out at the launch party for Crash, her latest album, in June. The album received praise from her fans. Adetunji performed his viral hit there and was thankful for the opportunity to perform in front of that crowd. The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month for July caps off a very successful month by getting to work with the person his viral track is named after. Listen to “KEHLANI (REMIX)” below.
Jordan Adetunji & Kehlani – “KEHLANI (REMIX)”
Quotable Lyrics:
I like a b*tch that match my energy, act like she into me Tell the world you mine and you not what these b*tches been to me It’s plenty of fishes in the sea, I need me the biggest freak Step out like my wife will bust me down like she my enemy Oh, I need a brand new starting five, I need a new one on my mind I just need someone to fall in line, oh-oh
All it takes is one hit. It’s a saying that the music industry carries in their back pocket 24/7 as it’s applicable to both rising artists and the biggest superstars around. Jordan Adetunji is the former, but there’s no doubt that he feels like a star nowadays. The Nigerian singer by way of Belfast, UK, skyrocketed to fame thanks to his hit record, “KEHLANI.” The song, released earlier this year, quickly tallied over 100 million streams and earned Adetunji a record deal with 300 Entertainment. As if that wasn’t enough, “KEHLANI” is about to get a second burst of life after Kehlani herself issued a remix with new verse.
“Making a song about Kehlani was a no brainer to me, her confidence and huge cultural impact is something I love!” Adetunji said earlier this year about the song. The love was felt by Kehlani previously shared videos soundtracked by the song on TikTok. The new remix further proves her love for the song, as well as her support for Adetunji who already had a career trending in the right direction thanks to past records like “ZACK & CODY” and “DECAY.” Now, thanks to “KEHLANI” as well as help from Kehlani, Adetunji has all the eyes on him to prove he’s here to stay. Like I said, all it takes is one record.
With the “KEHLANI” remix out now, as well as its matching visual (which you can watch below), we caught up with Jordan Adetunji to learn more about him and discover his inspirations, influences, and aspirations for this week’s Uproxx Music 20 column.
What would you be doing now if it weren’t for music?
I’d be creating or designing a game.
If you could see five years into the future or go five years into the past, which one would you pick and why?
Five years into the past, I’d try to save people I love the most with the knowledge I now have.
What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?
You’re right. It’s going to happen, remember it’s about timing.
It’s 2050. The world hasn’t ended, and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?
True definition of art. Different brush each time but still such beautiful work. I want people to see different eras. And different eras to my creativity of my story.
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