Kehlani unveils “Folded,” a three-minute R&B single produced by Andre Harris, D.K. The Punisher, Don Mills & Khris Riddick-Tynes under Atlantic Records, marking their first solo release since While We Wait 2.
Kehlani premieres “Folded,” a three-minute R&B single produced by Andre Harris, D.K. The Punisher (Donovan Knight), Don Mills, and Khris Riddick-Tynes. The track finds Kehlani inviting a former partner to return—“I’ve got your clothes folded and your name on my mind”—while layering sensual guitar over subtle drum programming. Their opening line, “It’s so silly of me to act like I don’t need you bad,” announces an emotional honesty that defines the single’s intimate tone.
Since debuting with their mixtape Cloud 19 and breakout project While We Wait in two thousand nineteen, Kehlani has balanced heartfelt lyricism with contemporary production. Their second studio album CRASH explored themes of love and loss through collaborations with Vince Staples and Lucky Daye. While We Wait 2 followed last summer, delivering features from Destin Conrad and FLO and reinforcing their status as a leading voice in modern R&B. Each release has built on Kehlani’s ability to blend confessional songwriting with polished soundscapes.
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“Folded” taps into that legacy while signaling new creative directions. Andre Harris brings his Philadelphia soul background to the mix, D.K. The Punisher adds edge with tight percussion, Don Mills contributes layered keys, and Khris Riddick-Tynes rounds out the track with atmospheric textures. The result is a song that balances vulnerability and restraint, inviting listeners into a moment of longing without sacrificing groove.
Issued through Atlantic Records Group, “Folded” is available now on all major streaming platforms. As Kehlani teases future releases, this single stands as their first solo statement since While We Wait 2 and sets the stage for whatever follows in their evolving catalog.
Kehlani – “Folded”
Produced by Andre Harris, D.K. The Punisher, Don Mills & Khristopher Riddick-Tynes
11 June 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
℗ 2025 Atlantic Records Group LLC
