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Kiki
Studio album by Kiana Ledé
Released	April 3, 2020
Genre	R&B
Length	49:36 (standard version) 71:39 (deluxe version)
Label	The Heavy Group, Republic
Producer	Rice n Peas Derrick Milano Roark Bailey Archer Cam Griffin Anton Göransson Mr. Franks Los Hendrix Nascent The Roommates OG Parker Soulful Kreative Villains Mike Crook Cool & Dre Jeffrey "Caspa" Cross Jeremy Skaller
Kiana Ledé chronology
Myself (2019) Kiki (2020) Grudges (2023)
Alternate cover
Deluxe edition cover
Singles from Kiki
"Mad at Me" Released: January 30, 2020 "Forfeit" Released: March 13, 2020 "Chocolate" Released: April 16, 2020

Kiki (stylized in all caps) is the debut album of American singer Kiana Ledé, released April 3, 2020, by the Heavy Group and Republic Records. The album was followed by an EP of acoustic versions of songs from the album which was released June 26, and a deluxe edition released October 23.

The release date was also the artist's 23rd birthday. The album's cover art features Ledé posed in front of her childhood home, and the title is taken from her childhood nickname.

Reception

Okayplayer's Robyn Mowatt called Kiki "a stellar debut album fit for the rising artist, especially since the release is equipped with an effective, stripped-down sound produced by Mike Woods", and said that "the entire album sum up Kiana's artistic journey and point to how her sound is ever-evolving." New Wave Magazine praised Ledé's lyricism as "manag to keep her audiences' ears pricked" and wrote that "Ultimately, Kiki is not just another R&B album. Ledé exhibits a growing command of her definitive sound, through the release of an album that feels authentic and unapologetically empowering." Clash's Robin Murray wrote that Kiki "certainly shines", "is a record that exudes joy", and is a "careful blend of light and shade illuminating club bumpers with a depth of emotion".

About the deluxe version of the album, Beyond the Stage's Nick Browne wrote that "Ledé gave her debut album an extra burst of life with the addition of new tracks on the deluxe version", that the "vibes are truly immaculate and these songs will be on replay after the first listen", and that the "singer showcases her roots in her signature R&B sound with both beautiful lyrics and synths."

Track listing

Standard edition

Deluxe version

The deluxe version of the album adds six songs to the start of the track list, designated as disc one, and one song to the end of the standard track list which is designated as disc two.

Notes

All track names stylized with a period at the end, such as "Second Chances."

Samples

• "Mad at Me" contains elements of "So Fresh, So Clean", written by Andre Benjamin, Antwan Patton and David Sheats.
• "Labels" contains elements from "Juicy Fruit", written by James Mtume.
• "Honest" contains elements from "Have You Ever?", written by Diane Warren and performed by Brandy Norwood.
• "Cancelled" contains elements of a TikTok called "I Am a Single Queen" performed by Jasmine Orlando, and "Long Red" written by Leslie West, Felix Pappalardi, John Ventura and Norman Landsberg.

Charts

References

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2. Hare, Anders (March 13, 2020). "Kiana Ledé Drops "Forfeit" Featuring Lucky Daye, Announces Debut Album". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
3. "Kiana Ledé & Ari Lennox Are Craving Some "Chocolate"". SoulBounce. April 16, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
4. ^ Penrose, Nerisha (April 6, 2020). "Kiana Ledé Finally Feels Whole Again". Elle. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
5. "Kiki". Spotify. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
6. Folk, Antwane (July 3, 2020). "Kiana Ledé's Single "Ex" Goes Platinum". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
7. Folk, Antwane (October 23, 2020). "Kiana Ledé Releases Deluxe Edition of Kiki". Rated R&B. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
8. ^ Murray, Robin (June 5, 2020). ""I Tried to Take Down Those Walls" Clash Meets Kiana Ledé". Clash. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
9. ^ Mowatt, Robyn (April 3, 2020). "Kiana Ledé's Debut Album Kiki Has Arrived Ft. Ari Lennox, 6lack & Lucky Daye". Okayplayer. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
10. "Kiana Ledé Delivers Debut Album Kiki". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
11. Browne, Nick (November 2, 2020). "Kiana Ledé Releases Deluxe Version of New Album". Beyond the Stage. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
12. "Kiana Ledé Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
13. "Kiana Ledé Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
14. "Kiana Ledé Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
15. ""Kiana Ledé Chart History (Top R&B Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2022.

• 2020 debut albums
• Kiana Ledé albums
• Republic Records albums
• Contemporary R&B albums by American artists