| "Distraction" | ||||
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| Single by Kehlani | ||||
| from the album SweetSexySavage | ||||
| Released | July 23, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:55 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Distraction" on YouTube | ||||
"Distraction" is a song by American singer and songwriter Kehlani. It was released on July 23, 2016, and serves as the second single from her debut album SweetSexySavage (2016). In the song, Kehlani asks if a lover is willing to distract her from her work.[1] The single was nominated for Best R&B Performance at the 60th Grammy Awards, marking Kehlani's second Grammy Award nomination.
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on November 22, 2016 on Kehlani's YouTube account. The music video was directed by Yashxani.[2]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 85 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 42 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[5] | 23 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[6] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Hx, Cal. "Kehlani Breaks Down "Distraction" On Genius' Video Series 'Verified'". genius.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ kehlani parrish (November 22, 2016). "Kehlani - Distraction [Official Video]". Retrieved November 28, 2016.
- ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
- ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kehlani – Distraction". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
External links
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