Beautiful Lies (Yung Bleu and Kehlani song) explained

Beautiful Lies
Type:single
Artist:Yung Bleu and Kehlani
Album:Moon Boy
Released:November 2, 2021
Length:3:32
Chronology:Yung Bleu
Prev Title:Trying
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Stay Down
Next Year:2021

"Beautiful Lies" is a song by American singers Yung Bleu and Kehlani from the former's debut studio album Moon Boy (2021). It was initially released as a promotional single on July 21, 2021,[1] before being sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on November 2, 2021 as the album's fifth single.[2] The song was produced by Chazzz Music, Dashawn “Happie” White and Dinuzzo.

Critical reception

Reviewing Moon Boy for AllMusic, Fred Thomas wrote that "Bleu is at his best when he's matching powers with his collaborators" and "the cloudy ambiance of 'Beautiful Lies' with Kehlani push Moon Boy's already versatile range even further."[3]

Music video

An official music video was released on December 2, 2021. Directed by Jon Primo, it is set in a deserted military camp,[4] [5] [6] where Yung Bleu camps out with his troop. The clip begins with him walking around the base with his love interest, before they board a UFO and ventures off into a portal. Bleu is transported to an alternate universe, where he is greeted by Kehlani. After he spends some time in the new dimension, Kehlani uses her superpowers to transport Bleu back to his base. Bleu is then reunited with his partner. The clip stars actress Parker McKenna Posey.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021–2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 18

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 69
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 21

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beautiful Lies - Single . . February 8, 2024 . July 21, 2021.
  2. Web site: October 28, 2021. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". https://web.archive.org/web/20211028051308/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. October 28, 2021. AllAccess.
  3. Web site: Moon Boy – Yung Bleu. Thomas. Fred. September 25, 2021. AllMusic. https://web.archive.org/web/20220223183107/https://www.allmusic.com/album/moon-boy-mw0003555272. February 23, 2022. live.
  4. Web site: Saponara . Michael . BLEU Links With Kehlani For 'Moon Boy' Video 'Beautiful Lies' . . February 8, 2024 . December 2, 2021.
  5. Web site: Okon . Wongo . Yung Bleu Has His Romance Enhanced By Kehlani In Their Sci-Fi Video For ‘Beautiful Lies’ . . February 8, 2024 . December 2, 2021.
  6. Web site: Grant . Shawn . Yung Bleu Releases “Beautiful Lies” Video Feat. Kehlani . . February 8, 2024 . December 3, 2021.
  7. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 3, 2022. February 8, 2024.
  8. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. February 8, 2024.
  9. Web site: Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. February 8, 2024.