"After Hours" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kehlani. It was released through Atlantic Records as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Crash, on April 4, 2024.[1] The song was produced by Lionel Bermingham and Elijah Wells.[2] On May 24, 2024, a remix of the song using the instrumental of Destiny's Child's 2005 song "Cater 2 U" was released.[3]
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| Single by Kehlani | ||||
| from the album Crash | ||||
| Released | April 4, 2024 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| "After Hours" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Kehlani first previewed "After Hours" on March 5, 2024, through her TikTok and began promoting the track throughout March.[4] On March 25, Kehlani posted an official snippet of the track and made the preview sound available on TikTok and YouTube.[5][6] They officially announced the single and its release date on April 1.[7]
Composition
"After Hours" contains a sample of Nina Sky's April 2004 top-ten single, "Move Ya Body" featuring Jabba, and has been crowned a "summer anthem" by music critics.[8][9] The track "sees Kehlani lean into the levity of radio-friendly RnB" and is described as a "frivolous club-inclined track".[9]
Personnel
Musicians
- Kehlani Parrish – lead artist, vocals, songwriter, composer
- Khristopher Riddick-Tynes – songwriter, composer, producer
- Alex Goldblatt – songwriter, composer, producer
- Daniel Upchurch – songwriter, composer
- Diovanna Frazier – songwriter, composer
- Cordel Burrell – songwriter, composer
Technical
- Colin Leonard – mastering
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing
- Mike Seaberg – mixing
- Jacob Richards – assistant mixing
- Chris Bhikoo – assistant mixing
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 7 |
| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[11] | 61 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 84 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 23 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] | 7 |