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You Should Be Here
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80

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  • Summary: The second release for the Oakland R&B singer features guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Chance The Rapper, Coucheron, and Lexii Alijai.
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The Way
You so damn important Everything you do shows me you know it Behind it all you are the motive Don't tell you enough, but baby I'll show it, show... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Complex
    May 22, 2015
    80
    Trey Songz and The-Dream can gripe on tracks about smart phones and Omarion can make a run for dancehall licks, but Kehlani’s pulling all these ideas together into something that feels original and authentic and, somehow just slightly transgressive.
  2. AllMusic
    May 26, 2015
    80
    She's clearly making her own way, unafraid to knock suitors down a couple pegs ("How That Taste"), allowing her vulnerability to shine through ("You Should Be Here"), and affirming her individuality.
  3. Billboard.com
    May 22, 2015
    80
    It's an intense, focused exploration of all, or nearly all, the relationships the singer is involved in, both romantic and familial.
  4. HipHopDX
    May 22, 2015
    80
    Where this album excels is in the celebration of youth’s insecurities and dichotomies.
  5. Pitchfork
    May 22, 2015
    74
    It’s this unabashed ambition that makes You Should Be Here resonate long after one has internalized its motivational urges ("Can't nobody love somebody that do not love themselves") and tender observations on the mechanics of relationships (see the wistful "Unconditional").
  6. The New York Times
    May 22, 2015
    70
    Kehlani’s second self-released album, there’s a calm swagger that underpins even the most anguished of these songs. She easily channels the attitude and swing of mid-1990s R&B girl groups.

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  1. 0000000g
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Oferecendo um álbum que cairia como uma luva para tinashe ou jhene aiko a cantora kehlani trouxe um cd onde o foco dela foi o R&BOferecendo um álbum que cairia como uma luva para tinashe ou jhene aiko a cantora kehlani trouxe um cd onde o foco dela foi o R&B Contemporanio e em suas letras emoçoes.
    os destaques vão para a faixa titulo que nos fala sobre perder quem ama apesar dela estar com você e unconditional onde ela fala que só quer amar.    … Expand
  2. jadebolt
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best album of this year so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  4. smaffe1
    Jul 26, 2015
    10
    Fans of Neo-Soul artists (i.e. Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill) will be doing themselves a favor by giving Kehlani a try. Given her age, you canFans of Neo-Soul artists (i.e. Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill) will be doing themselves a favor by giving Kehlani a try. Given her age, you can expect that her brand of songwriting is a product of contemporary rap, but her music is better for it. The grit of her lyrics has only served to deepen the emotional depth of her voice, which is as powerful an instrument as one could desire from an R&B artist. Her vocal manipulation is easy on part with the most prominent artists of the 2010's (i.e. Beyonce, Rihanna). Please do not pass on this treat. "You Should Be Here" is truly a statement of where her genre should aspire to be: where she is.… Expand
  5. bossmanrwat11
    Jun 15, 2015
    8
    Probably the best R&B project of the year so far. This girl can really sing, and she has a very uplifting and positive message in her music.Probably the best R&B project of the year so far. This girl can really sing, and she has a very uplifting and positive message in her music. From top to bottom very strong production, and varies her subject matter to things beyond heartbreak and relationships, which is unique for a Gen-Y R&B artist. You can really feel her pain and her emotion through the both the content and her vocal delivery. She's only 20 years old too, so best believe we're going to be seeing a whole lot of her for the foreseeable future.… Expand
  6. bodakyellow
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    Kehlani takes immense risks when she lets emotion take over her music, but they certainly pay off, making this mixtape one to remember.Kehlani takes immense risks when she lets emotion take over her music, but they certainly pay off, making this mixtape one to remember. Favourite tracks: Intro, You Should Be Here, Jealous, The Letter… Expand

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