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| Released | June 16, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 19:49 | |||
| Language | English | |||
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exiit (styled in all lower cases) is the debut extended play (EP) by the American singer and rapper Kanii, released on June 16, 2023. After rising to prominence with his debut single "Attachment" and subsequently signing to Masked and Warner Records, Kanii began working on new material in 2023. He collaborated with multiple record producers including 9lives, and Skuna. The EP was promoted with the singles "Go," "Heart Racing," and "I Know" and a release show was later held in Brooklyn, New York, following the release date.
Background and composition
[edit]In August 2022, Kanii released his breakout single "Attachment". It later garnered mass popularity throughout TikTok. Leading to him signing a record deal with Warner Records.[1] Kanii would later start working on material for a new project. In March 2023, the album's lead single "I Know" would release and debut on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.[2] Kanii would confirm that the EP was part of a trilogy.[3] The EP's release show was held at the Market Hotel located in Brooklyn, New York.[4] exiit is an R&B and (hyper)pop EP that explores themes of romance. DJ Conner of Ones to Watch wrote that exiit was "a raucous sense of composition fitting for his unique, genreless style, speaks to a borderless mix of tracks with hints of former inspirations."[5]
Commercial performance
[edit]exiit debuted at number 10 on Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart during the week of July 1, 2023.[6] Within a week of its release the EP had gained 4,000 equivalent album units.[6] The lead single "I Know" would gain a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[7][8]
Critical reception
[edit]The project received general acclaim with complaints about the EP sounding like TikTok, mainly directed to the track "Go". Martha Clifford of Affair Post claimed the EP was evidence of "the ability of talent and fortitude to overcome industry constraints."[9]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Five" |
| 2:14 |
| 2. | "Heart Racing" |
| 2:36 |
| 3. | "Invasion" |
| 2:23 |
| 4. | "Plastic Heart" |
| 2:46 |
| 5. | "I Know" |
| 2:32 |
| 6. | "Clumsy Dancer" |
| 3:16 |
| 7. | "I Know (PR1SVX Edit)" |
| 2:13 |
| 8. | "Go (Xtayalive 2)" | 1:46 | |
| Total length: | 19:49 | ||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)[10] | 10 |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]
- Kanii – vocals, songwriting, mixing
- Nimstarr – songwriting (2)
- Riovaz – songwriting (2)
- Skuna – production (7)
- PR1SVX – production (7)
- Eric Lagg – masterer (8)
- 9lives – songwriting, production (8)
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | June 16, 2023 | Warner Records | [12] | |
| June 30, 2023 | [13] |
References
[edit]- ↑ St. Asaph, Katherine (September 25, 2023). "On 'Tension,' Kylie Minogue's Post-"Padam" Renaissance Keeps Humming Along". Stereogum. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ↑ Zellner, Xander (April 10, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Kanii Arrives With Viral TikTok Hit 'I Know'". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ↑ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (September 30, 2024). "The Break Presents: Kanii". XXL Mag. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ↑ Gwyther, Hwu (July 11, 2023). "Kanii Talks On New EP And Future Plans". Wonderland. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ↑ Connor, DJ (June 28, 2023). "Meet Kanii, the Artist Whose 'Exiit' EP Sets Up a Grand Entrance For His Dance-Inducing Breakout Success". Ones to Watch. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- 1 2 Murray, Gordon (June 29, 2023). "Kanii's 'Exiit' Enters Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart in Top 10". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ↑ Vernon, Jade (January 8, 2024). "Kanii and Respect My Region Talk Upcoming Tour, New EP, and More". Respect My Region. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ↑ Garrett, Ural (May 31, 2024). "Unboxed Vol. 44: Kanii Is Managing The Pressure Of Near Superstardom By Doing Him". BET. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ↑ Clifford, Martha (December 30, 2023). "What is Kanii Famous for? His Age, Height, Dating, Net Worth". Affair Post. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Top Dance Albums: Week of July 1, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ↑ "exiit / Kanii / Credits". Tidal. June 30, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ↑ "exiit by Kanii". Apple Music. June 16, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Kanii: exiit - COMPACT DISCS". Tower Records. June 30, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2025.