Cloud 19

Cloud 19 is the debut mixtape by American singer and songwriter Kehlani, who released it as a free digital download on August 26, 2014, and is widely recognized as launching her music career.[2]

Cloud 19
Mixtape by
Kehlani
ReleasedAugust 26, 2014 (2014-08-26)
Genre
Length25:28
LabelSelf-released
Producer
  • J Gramm Beats
  • Jahaan Sweet
  • JP Floyd
  • Nate Fox
  • Prophit
  • Red Vision Of The Midi Mafia
  • Swagg R'Celious
  • Tommy Hittz
Kehlani chronology
Cloud 19
(2014)		 You Should Be Here
(2015)
Singles from Cloud 19
  1. "FWU"
    Released: October 23, 2015 (2015-10-23)[1]

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]

Promotion

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

The track listing and credits for the album was revealed by HotNewHipHop.[2]

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."FWU"Swagg R'Celious3:22
2."As I Am"Red Vision of the Midi Mafia4:11
3."Get Away"Jahaan Sweet3:20
4."Deserve Better"Tommy Hittz2:26
5."How We Do Us" (featuring Kyle Dion)Sweet3:39
6."1st Position"R'Celious3:10
7."Act a Fool" (featuring Iamsu!)Prophit2:55
8."Tell Your Mama"
  • Nate Fox
  • JP Floyd
  • J Gramm Beats
2:25
Total length:25:28
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References
  1. "FWU - Single by Kehlani". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  2. Lyons, Patrick (August 26, 2014). "Kehlani - Cloud 19 [New Mixtape]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  3. "The 50 Best Albums of 2014". Complex. December 18, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  4. "Overlooked Mixtapes 2014". Pitchfork. December 22, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  5. Jaffe, Lloyd (July 16, 2014). "Kehlani - Get Away [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  6. Lilah, Rose (November 21, 2014). "G-Eazy - Get Away (Remix) Feat. Kehlani [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  7. Lyons, Patrick (November 8, 2014). "Kehlani 'FWU' Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  8. Drake, David (October 1, 2014). "Bout to Blow: 10 Dope Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  9. Golden, Zara (January 20, 2015). "Kehlani Asks You To Open Your Mind In The Video For 'First Position'". The Fader. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
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