Kiki (stylized in all caps) is the debut album of American singer, songwriter, and actress Kiana Ledé, released April 3, 2020, by the Heavy Group and Republic Records.[4][5] The album was followed by an EP of acoustic versions of songs from the album which was released June 26,[6] and a deluxe edition released October 23.[7]
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| Released | April 3, 2020 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
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| Label | The Heavy Group, Republic | |||
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| Singles from Kiki | ||||
The release date was also the artist's 23rd birthday. The album's cover art features Ledé posed in front of her childhood home, and the title is taken from her childhood nickname.[4][8]
Reception
editOkayplayer's Robyn Mowatt called Kiki "a stellar debut album fit for the rising artist, especially since the release is equipped with an effective, stripped-down sound produced by Mike Woods", and said that "the entire album sum[s] up Kiana's artistic journey and point to how her sound is ever-evolving."[9] New Wave Magazine praised Ledé's lyricism as "manag[ing] to keep her audiences' ears pricked" and wrote that "Ultimately, Kiki is not just another R&B album. Ledé exhibits a growing command of her definitive sound, through the release of an album that feels authentic and unapologetically empowering."[10] Clash's Robin Murray wrote that Kiki "certainly shines", "is a record that exudes joy", and is a "careful blend of light and shade illuminating club bumpers with a depth of emotion".[8]
About the deluxe version of the album, Beyond the Stage's Nick Browne wrote that "Ledé gave her debut album an extra burst of life with the addition of new tracks on the deluxe version", that the "vibes are truly immaculate and these songs will be on replay after the first listen", and that the "singer showcases her roots in her signature R&B sound with both beautiful lyrics and synths."[11]
Track listing
editStandard edition
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cancelled" |
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| 2:47 |
| 2. | "Movin" |
| Archer | 3:06 |
| 3. | "Mad at Me" |
| Rice n Peas | 2:15 |
| 4. | "Chocolate" (featuring Ari Lennox) |
| Archer | 3:06 |
| 5. | "Forfeit" (featuring Lucky Daye) |
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| 4:02 |
| 6. | "Second Chances" (featuring 6lack) |
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| 3:12 |
| 7. | "Crazy" |
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| 2:16 |
| 8. | "Plenty More" |
| Rice n Peas | 3:29 |
| 9. | "Skiterlude" |
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| 1:49 |
| 10. | "Labels" (featuring Moneybagg Yo and Bia) |
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| 2:36 |
| 11. | "Honest" |
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| 2:38 |
| 12. | "Feel a Way" |
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| 2:48 |
| 13. | "Good Girl" (featuring Col3trane) |
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| 3:14 |
| 14. | "Attention" |
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| 3:22 |
| 15. | "Separation" (featuring Arin Ray) |
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| 2:38 |
| 16. | "Protection" |
| Rice n Peas | 3:53 |
| 17. | "No Takebacks" |
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| 2:25 |
| Total length: | 49:36 | |||
Deluxe version
editThe deluxe version of the album adds six songs to the start of the track list, designated as disc one, and one song to the end of the standard track list which is designated as disc two.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ladylike" |
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| 3:22 |
| 2. | "Chocolate" (remix featuring Ari Lennox) |
| Rice n Peas | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Must Be Mine" (featuring Ant Clemons) |
| The Roommates | 2:32 |
| 4. | "Amazing" |
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| 3:18 |
| 5. | "Only Fan" (featuring Jacquees) |
| Kreative Villains | 3:41 |
| 6. | "None for You" |
| Mike Crook | 2:40 |
| 18. | "Youth" (bonus track with Gary Clark Jr.) |
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| 3:11 |
| Total length: | 71:39 | |||
Notes
editAll track names stylized with a period at the end, such as "Second Chances."
Samples
edit- "Mad at Me" contains elements of "So Fresh, So Clean", written by Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton and David Sheats.[1]
- "Labels" contains elements from "Juicy Fruit", written by James Mtume.[citation needed]
- "Honest" contains elements from "Have You Ever?", written by Diane Warren and performed by Brandy Norwood.[9]
- "Cancelled" contains elements of a TikTok called "I Am a Single Queen" performed by Jasmine Orlando,[4] and "Long Red" written by Leslie West, Felix Pappalardi, John Ventura and Norman Landsberg.[citation needed]
Charts
edit| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[12] | 83 |
| US Billboard 200[13] | 30 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[14] | 19 |
| US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[15] | 7 |
References
edit- ^ a b Hare, Anders (January 30, 2020). "Kiana Ledé Drops New Song "Mad at Me."". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Hare, Anders (March 13, 2020). "Kiana Ledé Drops "Forfeit" Featuring Lucky Daye, Announces Debut Album". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Kiana Ledé & Ari Lennox Are Craving Some "Chocolate"". SoulBounce. April 16, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c Penrose, Nerisha (April 6, 2020). "Kiana Ledé Finally Feels Whole Again". Elle. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Kiki". Spotify. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Folk, Antwane (July 3, 2020). "Kiana Ledé's Single "Ex" Goes Platinum". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Folk, Antwane (October 23, 2020). "Kiana Ledé Releases Deluxe Edition of Kiki". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (June 5, 2020). ""I Tried to Take Down Those Walls" Clash Meets Kiana Ledé". Clash. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b Mowatt, Robyn (April 3, 2020). "Kiana Ledé's Debut Album Kiki Has Arrived Ft. Ari Lennox, 6lack & Lucky Daye". Okayplayer. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Kiana Ledé Delivers Debut Album Kiki". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Browne, Nick (November 2, 2020). "Kiana Ledé Releases Deluxe Version of New Album". Beyond the Stage. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Kiana Ledé Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Kiana Ledé Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Kiana Ledé Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ ""Kiana Ledé Chart History (Top R&B Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.