Lil Kiiwi Explained

Lil Kiiwi
Type:studio
Artist:Kiiara
Cover:File:Lil kiiwi Kiiara.jpg
Released:October 9, 2020
Genre:Electropop
Length:37:55
Label:
Producer:
Prev Title:Low Kii Savage
Prev Year:2016
Year:2020

Lil Kiiwi is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Kiiara. It was released on October 9, 2020, through Atlantic Records, and Warner Music Group. The album came four years after her debut EP Low Kii Savage, as well as a string of several singles.[1]

Release and singles

The album was announced a week prior to its release, with the revealing of the artwork and track listing.[2] "Gold" was released as Kiiara's first single through Atlantic Records on October 26, 2015.[3] The song was a sleeper hit, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 approximately a year after its release.[4] The single has been certified multi-platinum in several countries including the United States,[5] Australia,[6] and Canada.[7] "Feels" was released on January 15, 2016 as the second single from the EP Low Kii Savage.[8] Although the single failed to enter any major music charts, it has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[5] Another one, "Whippin", was released on April 12, 2017. The song features Kiiara's long-time collaborator Felix Snow as the guest artist.[9] [10] It was a moderate success, charting in Canada, Netherlands, Belgium, and Czech Republic. "I Still Do" was released on July 17, 2020 as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Justin Tranter, Ali Tamposi, and Jason Evigan alongside Kiiara, and was accompanied by a music video.[11] [12] The single "Never Let You" was released on August 21, 2020 and lyrically talks about her wanting to quit music.[13] [14] A collaboration with DeathbyRomy and Pvris named "Numb" was released on September 8, 2020.[15] [16] A collaboration with Blackbear named "So Sick" was released as the following single,[17] also counting with a music video.[18] A remix of the track by Danish DJ Martin Jensen" was also unveiled.[19]

"Open My Mouth" was originally released as the lead single from Kiiara's debut album;[20] however, the song was included on the deluxe edition of Lil Kiiwi, along with "Messy", as well as "Tennessee" and "Intention" from Low Kii Savage.[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kiiara / Finding Herself On Her Debut Album 'lil kiiwi'. Flaunt. Shirley Ju. October 19, 2020.
  2. Web site: Kiiara Reveals Cover & Release Date Of Debut LP 'lil kiiwi'. Idolator. Wass. Mike. October 1, 2020. October 2, 2020.
  3. Web site: Kiiara Won't Stand To Be Treated Anything Less Than 'Gold'. The Fader. Zara Golden. June 17, 2015.
  4. Kiiara Chart History (Billboard Hot 100). Billboard. May 11, 2018.
  5. Web site: Gold & Platinum - RIAA. Recording Industry Association of America. August 10, 2016.
  6. Web site: ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2016 Singles. ARIA. August 6, 2016.
  7. Web site: Gold/Platinum - Music Canada. Music Canada. November 29, 2016. November 29, 2016.
  8. Web site: Kiiara "Feels". Okayplayer. 12 August 2015 . December 19, 2016.
  9. Web site: Hear Kiiara's Slippery New Gem 'Whippin'. The Interns. Sam Murphy. April 13, 2017.
  10. Web site: Premiere: Watch Kiiara's New Video for "Whippin" f/ Felix Snow. Complex. Edwin Ortiz. May 9, 2017.
  11. Web site: Kiiara On Her New Single "I Still Do". Euphoriazine. Pankhuri Bhutani. July 30, 2020.
  12. Web site: I Still Do - Single by Kiiara. Apple Music. March 30, 2021.
  13. Web site: Kiiara's Music Will Never Let You Down. Tonight Mag. Beatriz Carias. August 20, 2020.
  14. Web site: Never Let You - Single by Kiiara. Apple Music. March 30, 2021.
  15. Web site: Kiiara Releases Futuristic Pop Song "Numb" Featuring DeathbyRomy and PVRIS. Mxdwn. Aaron Grech. September 8, 2020.
  16. Web site: Numb (feat. DeathbyRomy & PVRIS) - Single by Kiiara. Apple Music. March 30, 2021.
  17. Web site: Interview: Kiiara On 'lil kiiwi,' Life Lessons & Leaving "Gold" Behind. Idolator. Mike Wass. October 9, 2020.
  18. Web site: Kiiara & blackbear Roll Out Visual For "So Sick". Idolator. Mike Wass. October 30, 2020.
  19. Pop Artist Kiiara Teams Up with Danish DJ Martin Jensen On New Remix For 'So Sick'. Rolling Stone India. David Britto. November 26, 2020.
  20. Web site: Behind the Scenes of Kiiara's Song of the Summer. Paper. Michael Love Michael. June 7, 2019. June 20, 2019.
  21. Web site: lil kiiwi (Deluxe) by Kiiara. Apple Music. March 30, 2021.