With a different perspective but similar musical style to the previous songs, “Serial Love” embraces the idea of being single and uncommitted, something Kehlani is known for. Despite being set in more gloomy tones, the lyrics have a romantic manner rather than a demeaning one. Both tracks are collaborations with other artists, with the songs starting off fragmented but slowly transitioning into a storyline about the pushes and pulls of a no-strings-attached type of relationship. In “Can I” and “Can You Blame Me” she sings about the more playful side of relationships. One of my favorites of the collection, it has everything that a R&B song should: captivating music, lyrics and beats. With a vibe reminiscent of Kehlani’s usual style, “Bad News” addresses what it feels like to fall for someone. Having a similar message but with a more playful tone, “F&MU,” featured later in the album, showcases Kehlani’s songwriting talents through the unique wordplay she is known for with attention-drawing lines and carefully-placed beat drops. Opening the album with a dark tone that grows more apparent in later songs, “Toxic” tells the story of a reluctant relationship through the sounds of modern R&B music. Tied together with her storytelling, this album portrays romance, with all its ups and downs like a rollercoaster, in a conversational yet meaningful manner. Scattered throughout the album are 30-second snippets of Kehlani’s commentary on love and the public, adding a unique aspect to her album. Of the 15 songs, five are collaborations with other R&B and hip hop artists, ranging from the hypnotic vocals of Jhene Aiko to the resonant rapping of Masego and Tory Lanez. Released last month, this collection is filled with a variety of songs that incorporate both upbeat and mellow musical styles of R&B. A mesh of modern pop and old-school R&B, Kehlani’s sophomore album “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t” is perhaps her most intimate one.
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