Kehlani Drops "(UN)FOLDED", a Stripped-Back Version of Her Soaring Single "FOLDED"

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July 30, 2025
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Kehlani peels back the layers today with the release of “(un)Folded”, a stripped-down, emotionally raw reimagining of her hit single “Folded.” The new version is available everywhere now via Atlantic Music Group HERE, and is accompanied by a video available on YouTube.

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First teased with snippets on social media, “(un)Folded” reintroduces the track in its most intimate form—featuring minimal instrumentation, warm textures, and a spotlight on Kehlani’s deeply expressive vocals and revealing new depth to the song.

The original version of “Folded” continues to resonate with fans around the world, recently hitting a new peak with over 89 million streams globally. On TikTok, the track has sparked over 260k video creations, becoming a viral sound for emotional expression, choreography, and fan covers.

“(un)Folded” follows a landmark year for Kehlani, who continues to make waves across music and culture. From her show-stopping appearance at the 2025 American Music Awards to her BET Award nominations for “Best Female R&B/Pop Artist” and “Video of the Year,” she shows no signs of slowing down. Her fourth studio album CRASH earned a GRAMMY® nod for Best Progressive R&B Album, while its standout single “After Hours” was nominated for Best R&B Performance and continues to climb streaming charts.

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Kehlani will open your eyes, open your mind, and open your heart. For as blunt as she may be about life, longing, lust, and love, her music occupies an elevated state above even the best high – yet accessible by simply listening. The Bay Area-born 5x GRAMMY® Award-nominated and multiplatinum-certified songstress unlocks this place anytime she picks up a pen or grabs a microphone. Since 2014, her light has only continued to glow brighter. Thus far, she has picked up more than 20 gold and platinum RIAA certifications, amassed over 5 billion streams, and garnered five top GRAMMY® Award nominations.

Beyond blockbuster collaborations with Cardi B, Post Malone, and Eminem, Kehlani has appeared on soundtracks such as Suicide Squad: The Album and The Fate of the Furious: The Album. She received the “Rule Breaker Award” from Billboard Women In Music and performed at Voodoo Music and Coachella, among others. Her 2020 album, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t, debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and landed on over a dozen year-end best-of lists.

Her latest studio album CRASH earned a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Progressive R&B Album,” led by the breakout hit “After Hours,” which notched over 170 million streams. She capped off her biggest tour to date with sold-out shows at iconic venues including Barclays Center and the Kia Forum, while also appearing on Jordan Adetunji’s viral single “Kehlani.” Her 2024 mixtape While We Wait 2 kept fans fed with new material—setting the stage for a more personal, revealing chapter that continues with “(un)Folded.”

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Kehlani releases “(un)Folded,” an emotive, stripped-back version of “Folded,” with a raw, intimate video debuting today.

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