Khaliyah X - What’s My Name? (Mixtape)
Emerging as a powerful new voice in the R&B landscape, Khaliyah X is ready to captivate the world with her debut mixtape ‘What’s My Name?’. Known for redefining classic R&B with a contemporary edge, Chicago born and raised Khaliyah X blends timeless soul with a modern twist, and this new release showcases her evolution as an artist like never before.
Crafted over two years, ‘What's My Name?’ represents a period of intense growth and self-discovery for Khaliyah. Immersed in the studio for up to six months, Khaliyah created this mixtape in real-time, embracing spontaneity and raw emotion without pre-written lyrics. Most of the project took shape between 2022 and 2023, capturing the essence of her life experiences and shaping them into a compelling musical narrative.
The result is a unique brand of R&B that strikes an instant chord with listeners, with the title track already amassing over 500,000 streams across platforms since its release last year. With its melancholic yet chilled vibe, the track offers a perfect fusion for fans of both R&B and pop, drawing listeners into Khaliyah's world with its undeniable charm.
Focus single ‘DTP’ (Disturb The Peace) stands out as an edgy, passionate anthem that places Khaliyah X among the most exciting contemporary R&B artists today. Featuring catchy, melodic hooks and clever production nuances, ‘DTP’ is a soulful track with pop-woven undercurrents, echoing the artistry of Kehlani, Summer Walker, and Cleo Sol. This song, driven by Khaliyah’s masterfully layered vocals, channels deep emotion into a stunning R&B exploration.
“‘What's My Name’ is an introduction to who I am as an artist—what I stand for and what I believe in. More than anything, I want to take the listener on a journey through the music. This project explores a range of emotions: anger, sadness, introspection, grief, and acceptance. I wanted to be as vulnerable as possible; it was both healing and a release from the habit of masking my true feelings in my music. After all, isn’t the best music the kind that makes you feel deeply? This project is both an introduction to myself and an ode to myself."
Spanning 10 tracks, ‘What's My Name?’ invites listeners to experience the intimate inner workings of this rising R&B sensation. From start to finish, Khaliyah X delivers a crisp, refreshing, and addictive listening experience. The mixtape reads like a stream of consciousness, and 'What's My Name?' puts Khaliyah X on the map well and truly, in what is an outstanding body of work that will excite any lover of pop, R&B and everything in between.