Russ & Kehlani Break Up To Make Up On "Take You Back"

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The two artists drop off a lovelorn reconciliation jam.

Our regularly scheduled Friday releases wouldn't be complete if we didn't receive a new single by Russ. The independent artist has steadily been sharing a new song every week, and his fans wait patiently, like clockwork, for the rapper-singer-songwriter to deliver a new track. Much of the time, we find Russ flying solo, but on Friday (August 28), he's returned with a make-up-to-break-up jam featuring Kehlani titled "Take You Back."

Whereas we received The Weeknd and Calvin Harris's break-up collaboration "Over Now" earlier, "Take You Back" is all about reconciliation. Russ plays the part of the person who messed things up in the relationship, while Kehlani's role is the heartbroken partner who contemplates giving love another shot. This one is a straightforward, catchy single, so stream "Take You Back" and let us know what you think of Russ and Kehlani's blended vocals.

Quotable Lyrics

Young and in love so we prone to mistakes
I ain't gon' front, like I know what it takes
'Cause I f*cked up, then you f*cked up
Now, it's f*cked up, goddamn
Road a little bumpy and we just started drivin'
Love almost ended and we just started tryin'


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.