Luh Kel
Birth nameTurran Coleman
Born (2002-05-20) May 20, 2002
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
LabelsCinematic[1]
Websiteluhkel.com

Turran Coleman (born May 20, 2002),[2] known professionally as Luh Kel, is an American singer and rapper. He gained popularity after releasing his debut single "Wrong" in 2019, which peaked at number 1 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and spawned a remix with Lil Tjay.[3] The official music video gained over 100 million views on YouTube.[4]

Early life

Kel was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He began freestyle rapping with his cousin Kai, and gained popularity on Instagram.[2] He initially recorded songs in his grandparents' home.[5] Kel was a member of the local R&B group, Project X.[6]

Career

Kel released his single "Wrong" on April 5, 2019.[7] The song peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs chart.[3][8] It was certified Gold by RIAA. "Wrong" gained him global recognition, with the song being played worldwide, shared on streaming services and social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok.[9]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US US R&B US Heat US Indie
Mixed Emotions 18825630
L.O.V.E.
  • Released: October 23, 2020
  • Label: Cinematic Music Group
  • Format: Digital download, Streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of charted songs, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bub.
US
R&B/HH
US
R&B
"Wrong"
(solo or with Lil Tjay)
2019 1377 Mixed Emotions
"BRB"
"Old Me" Non album-single
"Pull Up" Mixed Emotions
"Cold Heart"
"Movie"
(featuring PnB Rock)
"Y.O.U." 2020 L.O.V.E.
"How To Love"
"Want You"
"Real"

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other performer(s) Album
"Dripped Out" 2020 Quando Rondo QPac

References

  1. "Luh Kel 'Wrong' video". Music-News.com.
  2. 1 2 Baig, Nishat (June 23, 2019). "Get To Know Rising Artist And Recent Cinematic Signee Luh Kel". The Knockturnal.
  3. 1 2 "Top Hip-Hop Songs / R&B Songs Chart". Billboard. May 4, 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
  4. "Spreading 'L.O.V.E.' and reaching millions, singer Luh Kel feels blessed". STLToday.com. 5 November 2020.
  5. "Luh Kel's Grandparent Reviews My Buddy on Amazon". Amazon. December 28, 2018.
  6. Seabrook III, Robby (November 27, 2019). "The Break Presents: Luh Kel". XXLmag.
  7. Moser, John J. (July 22, 2019). "Hot young rappers Polo G., Luh Kel coming to Easton". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. p. A7.
  8. Saponara, Michael (June 14, 2019). "Luh Kel Bounces Back From Heartbreak With 'BRB' Lyric Video: Premiere". Billboard.
  9. "American single certifications – Luh Kel – Wrong". Recording Industry Association of America. 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
  10. 1 2 3 "RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America.
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