Alicia Keys and Kehlani’s conversation brims with earnest curiosity that reveals a kinship that extends beyond music. Though time may split them, Keys, who celebrated her 40th birthday this year, recognizes in Kehlani something familiar. “I don’t see you chasing anything except your truth,” Keys tells Kehlani. “You had the song with, like, ‘I’m singing like Alicia’ [Kehlani’s 2020 track “Can I”], and then I kept rocking with you and riding with you. But I feel like the first thing that brought me to you was your energy and your individuality.”

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