Just after completing their Blue Water Road Trip tour, Kehlani took to Insta on Sunday (February 19) to announce an upcoming album underway. The post included a series of sexy (and revealing) photos, with the first slide showing off their gorgeously tatted backside. Captured in the Philippines, the 27-year-old singer poses confidently for the moody photoshoot which teases fans in more ways than one. Kehlani, whose debut studio album SweetSexySavage was released back in 2017, hinted at a "2.0" to the project that initially put them on the map as an R&B artist.
The 17-track project previously ranked on Billboard's "20 Best R&B Albums of 2017." "Gangsta," "Undercover," and "Everything Is Yours" are among the album's standout titles. Since the release of SSS, Kehlani has been consistent with showing off their versatile musicality. Following their big debut, they released 2 albums, a mixtape, and a variety of singles. Most recently, Blue Water Road earned the Californian singer recognition for tracks like "up at night" (featuring Justin Bieber) and "wish i never." Overall, their most recent project reflected a soulful interpretation of Kehlani's life, and put their uniquely melodious vocals under the spotlight.
Kehlani Hints At SweetSexySavage 2.0
Needless to say, it comes as no surprise that fans are craving a SSS 2.0 release. Many took to Twitter to express their excitement, with one Twitter user sharing, "They said this is their SweetSexySavage 2.0 era and I’m so excited. that’s my favorite album from Kehlani," and another ecstatically tweeting, "NO FUCKING WAY? SWEETSEXYSAVAGE 2.0?!? KEHLANI I’M GONNA CRYFSHEATEU." Even with Kehlani's various musical contributions over the past 5 years, their debut album still holds power amongst listeners.
Fans were also quick to point out Kehlani's hot new look. As revealed in their initial post, the vocalist is rocking newly chopped hair dyed to an incredibly flattering burgundy. The photoshoot accompanying her SSS 2.0 teaser was shot by Mía André, who brilliantly played with lights and shadows to showcase Kehlani's fresh look. The singer-songwriter is certainly ready for a SSS 2.0 era, which we imagine will be filled with unfiltered lyrics, raw emotions, and her angelic voice!
