What does You Should Be Here sound like?

You Should Be Here is a contemporary R&B, hip-hop and neo soul album by Kehlani, released in 2015. Good for short, emotional storytelling moments and late-night reflective vibes.

Who is You Should Be Here for?

You Should Be Here works well if you're into short, emotional storytelling moments, late-night reflective vibes and intimate sessions with close friends.

How many songs are on You Should Be Here?

You Should Be Here has 15 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

You Should Be Here

Kehlani · 2015

45 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends smooth melodies with personal themes, showcasing strong vocal performances and varied pacing.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional tones.
The use of layered harmonies is prominent throughout, especially in the chorus sections, creating a rich vocal texture.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.