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"Distraction" is a song by American singer and songwriter Kehlani. It was released on July 23, 2016, and serves as the second single from their debut album SweetSexySavage (2016). In the song, Kehlani asks if a lover is willing to distract them from their work.[1] The single was nominated for Best R&B Performance at the 60th Grammy Awards, marking Kehlani's second Grammy Award nomination.

"Distraction"
Single by Kehlani
from the album SweetSexySavage
ReleasedJuly 23, 2016
Recorded2016
GenreR&B
Length3:55
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
  • Kehlani Parrish
  • Andrew "Pop" Wansel
  • Warren "Oak" Felder
  • Daniel Klein
  • Matthew Campfield
Producer(s)
  • Pop & Oak
  • Campfield
  • Klein
Kehlani singles chronology
"CRZY"
(2016)		 "Distraction"
(2016)		 "Gangsta"
(2016)
Music video
"Distraction" on YouTube

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] The colorful video includes the singer going through many sets and costume changes as they sing to a male love interest. The video pays homage to the video for Say My Name by girl group Destiny's Child.


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 CertificationCertified 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.




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