Cloud 19 Explained

Cloud 19
Type:	mixtape
Artist:	Kehlani
Cover:	Kehlani cloud 19 mixtape.jpg
Released:	(streaming)
Label:	Self-released (2014)Atlantic Records (2021)
Next Title:	You Should Be Here
Next Year:	2015

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,^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The 50 Best Albums of 2014 . . December 18, 2014 . April 30, 2017.
2. News: Overlooked Mixtapes 2014. Pitchfork. December 22, 2014 . April 30, 2017.
3. Web site: Kehlani - Get Away [New Song] ]. HotNewHipHop . Lloyd . Jaffe . July 16, 2014 . April 30, 2017.
4. Web site: G-Eazy - Get Away (Remix) Feat. Kehlani [New Song] ]. HotNewHipHop . Rose . Lilah . November 21, 2014 . April 30, 2017.
5. Web site: Kehlani 'FWU' Video . HotNewHipHop . Patrick . Lyons . November 8, 2014 . April 30, 2017.
6. Web site: Bout to Blow: 10 Dope Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon . . David . Drake . October 1, 2014 . April 30, 2017.
7. Web site: Kehlani Asks You To Open Your Mind In The Video For 'First Position' . . Zara . Golden . January 20, 2015 . April 30, 2017.
8. Web site: Kehlani - Cloud 19 [New Mixtape] |work=HotNewHipHop |first=Patrick |last=Lyons |date=August 26, 2014 |accessdate=April 30, 2017}}the mixtape ranked at twenty-eighth on Complexs list of the "50 Best Albums of 2014",^[1] and was also listed among Pitchforks "Overlooked Mixtapes 2014".^[2] 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

   The first song from the mixtape, "Get Away", was premiered on HotNewHipHop's website on July 16, 2014.^[3] A remix version featuring American rapper G-Eazy was published on November 21, 2014.^[4] The song, "FWU", had a music video released on November 3, 2014 and directed by Martín Estévez.^[5] David Drake of Complex named "FWU" as the third dope song you should be hearing everywhere soon.^[6] 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.^[7]

   Track listing

   The tracklisting and credits for the album was revealed by HotNewHipHop.

   • On the streaming edition of the mixtape, "Act a Fool" was omitted from the tracklist.

   External links

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