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.
“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.
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
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It’s so silly of me to act like I don’t need you bad
When all, all I can think about is us since I seen you last
I know I didn’t have to walk away
All I had to do was ask for space
I’m telling you, be on your way
When I told you to fall back
[Chorus]
So can you come pick up your clothes?
I have them folded
Meet me at the door while it’s still open
I know it’s getting cold out, but it’s not frozen
So come pick up your clothes
I have them folded
[Post-Chorus]
I’ll let your body decide if this is good enough for you
Already folding it for you
Already folding up for you
I’ll let your body decide if this is good enough for you
Already folding it for you
Already folding up for you
[Verse 2]
No matter what you do to switch the story up, I know I made my mark
And I would still choose you through it all, that’s the crazy part (Crazy part)
I don’t need no more empty promises, promise me that you got it
I don’t need roses, just need some flowers from my garden
Can’t you go back to how you loved on me when you started?
I’ll be here begging for ya, you should be giving me love
All damn day ’til the day is done (Done)
So if you wanna go that way, I’ll be waiting on
[Chorus]
For you to come pick up your clothes
I have them folded
Meet me at the door while it’s still open
I know it’s getting cold out, but it’s not frozen
So come pick up your clothes
I have them folded
So come pick up your clothes
I have them folded
Meet me at my door while it’s still open
I know it’s getting cold out, but tell me that it’s not frozen
So come pick up your clothes
I have them folded
[Post-Chorus]
I’ll let your body decide if this is good enough for you
Already folding it for you
Already folding up for you
I’ll let your body decide if this is good enough for you
Already folding it for you
Already folding up for you
I’ll let your body decide if this is good enough for you
Already folding it for you
Already folding up for you
I’ll let your body decide if this is good enough for you
Already folding it for you
Already folding up for you
