"Distraction"
Single by Kehlani
from the album SweetSexySavage
ReleasedJuly 23, 2016
Recorded2016
GenreR&B
Length3:55
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Kehlani singles chronology
"CRZY"
(2016) 		"Distraction"
(2016) 		"Gangsta"
(2016)
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
United States (RIAA)[6] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Hx, Cal. "Kehlani Breaks Down "Distraction" On Genius' Video Series 'Verified'". genius.com. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  2. ^ kehlani parrish (November 22, 2016). "Kehlani - Distraction [Official Video]". Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  3. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  4. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "Kehlani Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
  6. ^ "American single certifications – Kehlani – Distraction". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 25, 2021.

External links

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