Kehlani, fresh off the release of a full-length project in June, has just announced While We Wait 2, set to drop on August 28.
The upcoming mixtape continues the aesthetic of its predecessor, with artwork that echoes the original mixtape and has already sparked excitement among fans. “You really didn’t have to feed us like this, K. We are so grateful for you,” commented one fan under Kehlani’s announcement.
While We Wait 2 follows in the footsteps of the first mixtape, which arrived just before Kehlani’s sophomore album and the birth of their child, Adeya Young-White, with ex-partner Javaughn Young-White. The 2019 project featured nine tracks, including standout hits like “Footsteps,” “Nunya,” and “Nights Like This.” The original mixtape also boasted collaborations with notable artists such as Ty Dolla Sign, Dom Kennedy, 6LACK, and Musiq Soulchild.
The release of While We Wait 2 comes just one week before the launch of Kehlani’s “CRASH WORLD TOUR,” which will take the artist across major North American cities, including Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Los Angeles. The tour is set to kick off with supporting acts Anycia and FLO, adding to the excitement for fans.
The tour is in support of Kehlani’s latest album, CRASH, which features the highly successful singles “After Hours” and “Next 2 U.” In describing the creation of CRASH, Kehlani emphasized the album’s unique journey, stating, “We made this album in many cities, from sun up ’til sundown, each creator crafting out of pure joy, passion, and the hunger to carefully craft a new sound. We didn’t know what to call this album, what genre it was, where it would land. A crash, in any form, is the peak height of the moment. It isn’t the anxiety of the before or the lament after. It is the ever-so-imperative present.”
With the impending release of While We Wait 2 and the upcoming tour, Kehlani continues to captivate audiences with their evolving artistry. The new mixtape, combined with the highly anticipated live performances, promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans and further cement Kehlani’s status as a dynamic force in the music industry.