Kehlani review R&B tonic is just what the doctor ordered
Briefly

Kehlani, fresh off Grammy nominations and a hit single, faces the exhaustion of a European tour but delivers an electrifying performance, requesting audience participation due to health struggles. Their career is marked by a candid exploration of personal themes, intertwined with public scrutiny on their LGBTQ+ identity, mental health, and relationships. Kehlani maintains a compelling artistic voice by blending vulnerability with confidence, actively engages in socio-political issues, and addresses the internet's fascination with their private life through music.
Support me, don't judge me, they plead. The latter request could be the overarching theme of Kehlani's career.
Kehlani battles on for an hour and a half, keeping the more acrobatic vocal runs in check, but their candid apercus on lust, love and their struggles are what make their work so compelling.
On the front foot, Kehlani has been vocal in their support for the Palestinian cause, most visually in the video for the set opener, Next 2 U.
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