Emily Zemler
View all posts by Emily Zemler April 10, 2026
Kehlani Kaio Cesar Kehlani dropped a new single, “Back and Forth,” which features Missy Elliott. The rousing track comes ahead of the singer’s new self-titled album, out April 24 via Atlantic Records.
The R&B-inspired track sees Kehlani trading vocals with Elliott before joining forces on the chorus as they declare independence: “I ain’t goin’ back and forth tonight/ I’m goin’ out.”
Kehlani announced Kehlani, her fifth studio LP, last month. The singer took to Instagram to reveal the self-titled project, noting that its release will coincide with her 31st birthday, marking a full-circle moment in her life and career. The upcoming LP also signals a new chapter following Kehlani’s 2024 album, Crash, which featured the Grammy-nominated single “After Hours.”
Speaking to Rolling Stone about Crash, Kehlani said, “Honestly, I just want people to have an experience. I want people to just love singing and dancing again. It is really that simple. It’s such a personal moment for me right now to be proving myself. I feel so personally just motivated to rewrite my story, and I hope that trickles into the experience that people have. I hope people feel empowered.”
