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00:00Kehlani, Out the Window
00:02The singer returned with a new single, Out the Window,
00:06and its nostalgic music video has quickly become a favorite among R&B fans.
00:11Produced by Chris Riddick-Tynes and Antonio Dixon,
00:14the ballad fits comfortably within Kehlani's strongest musical territory.
00:18The Out the Window music video was directed by Gabe Phoenix and Travis Colbert.
00:22The creative team leaned heavily into visuals inspired by late 90s and early 2000s R&B.
00:28That era was famous for its heartfelt storytelling, dramatic lighting, and stylized sets.
00:35R&B is experiencing a wave of revival.
00:38Kehlani's decision to tap into these influences helps bridge generations.
00:42This nostalgic approach works because it feels genuine.
00:46However, Kehlani's ability to deliver nostalgia without feeling dated is part of what sets them apart.
00:51The Out the Window video lasts just over four minutes.
00:54One moment shows Kehlani in a payphone booth.
00:56The video's pacing is slow and deliberate.
00:59The intentional cinematography makes it easy for viewers to feel immersed.
01:03But the recent success of Folded and Out the Window shows how their audience continues to grow.
01:10A number two entry on R&B digital song sales shows how eager fans were to purchase the track.
01:16A number seven debut on hot R&B songs indicates strong, multi-metric performance.
01:22Folded marked an important milestone for Kehlani.
01:24It also received two major Grammy nominations, which signals industry recognition at the highest level.
01:30The new single explores themes of longing and vulnerability, but it does so with a confidence that reflects their growth as an artist.
01:38For fans of R&B, Out the Window offers something meaningful.
01:41It respects the genre's roots.
01:43It values visual storytelling.
01:45Many mainstream trends today reward fast, high-energy releases.
01:49The nostalgic aesthetic is more than a stylistic choice.
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