Cloud 19
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| Released | August 26, 2014 August 26, 2021 (streaming) | |||
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| Length | 25:28 | |||
| Label | Self-released (2014) Atlantic Records (2021) | |||
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Cloud 19 is the debut mixtape by American singer and songwriter Kehlani, who released it as a free digital download on August 26, 2014.
Cloud 19 is widely recognized as launching her music career,[2] the mixtape ranked at twenty-eighth on Complex's list of the "50 Best Albums of 2014",[3] and was also listed among Pitchfork's "Overlooked Mixtapes 2014".[4] To commemorate the seventh anniversary on August 26, 2021, Kehlani's label Atlantic Records managed to acquire the masters of the mixtape and released Cloud 19 on streaming services.
Promotion[edit]
The first song from the mixtape, "Get Away", was premiered on HotNewHipHop's website on July 16, 2014.[5] A remix version featuring American rapper G-Eazy was published on November 21, 2014.[6] The song, "FWU", had a music video released on November 3, 2014 and directed by Martín Estévez.[7] David Drake of Complex named "FWU" as the third dope song you should be hearing everywhere soon.[8] The music video for "1st Position" was directed by David Camarena, and it was released on January 20, 2015 as the last music video from the mixtape.[9]
Track listing[edit]
The tracklisting and credits for the album was revealed by HotNewHipHop.[2]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "FWU" | Swagg R'Celious | 3:22 |
| 2. | "As I Am" | Red Vision of the Midi Mafia | 4:11 |
| 3. | "Get Away" | Jahaan Sweet & Swagg R'Celious | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Deserve Better" | Tommy Hittz | 2:26 |
| 5. | "How We Do Us" (featuring Kyle Dion) | Sweet | 3:39 |
| 6. | "1st Position" | Swagg R'Celious | 3:10 |
| 7. | "Act a Fool" (featuring Iamsu!) | Prophit | 2:55 |
| 8. | "Tell Your Mama" |
| 2:25 |
| Total length: | 25:28 | ||
- On the streaming edition of the mixtape, "Act a Fool" was omitted from the tracklist.
References[edit]
- ^ "FWU - Single by Kehlani". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ a b Lyons, Patrick (August 26, 2014). "Kehlani - Cloud 19 [New Mixtape]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2014". Complex. December 18, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ "Overlooked Mixtapes 2014". Pitchfork. December 22, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Jaffe, Lloyd (July 16, 2014). "Kehlani - Get Away [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Lilah, Rose (November 21, 2014). "G-Eazy - Get Away (Remix) Feat. Kehlani [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Lyons, Patrick (November 8, 2014). "Kehlani 'FWU' Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Drake, David (October 1, 2014). "Bout to Blow: 10 Dope Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Golden, Zara (January 20, 2015). "Kehlani Asks You To Open Your Mind In The Video For 'First Position'". The Fader. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
