As soon as the weather clears and the sun begins to radiate, The Kid LAROI emerges with a song to soundtrack the changing season, and this time around, he enlists Kehlani to transform his 2024 hit single “GIRLS” into the necessary summer anthem. The addition elevates what was already a viral sensation into something even more intoxicating, and their voices intertwine cosmically. For me, the collaboration was entirely unexpected, but it’s moments like this where chemistry reveals itself in real time, and you can hear the spark catch the second Kehlanis voice glides into the track.

On the heels of wrapping up the North American leg of “A PERFECT WORLD TOUR” just days ago, The Kid LAROI is riding the momentum that comes from hearing thousands of voices throw your lyrics back at you night after night. “GIRLS” was easily one of the most kinetic moments of the show, gaining traction organically following the adrenaline-infused performances of the past few weeks, so it makes perfect sense that the song has found new life as a collaboration. Kehlani arrives in the middle of that momentum, fresh off her latest single, “Folded,” topping charts, and her new self-titled album soaring to new heights in her career, with audiences already hanging onto every lyric she swoons. Her verse on “GIRLS” is everything you would hope for from Kehlani: smooth, magnetic, and impossible to shake. It makes you want to move, lingering long after the song ends until you’ve unconsciously memorized every word. It’s a poolside playlist essential, a late-night dancefloor staple, and the kind of song destined to soundtrack summer drives with the windows down.

In addition to earning a euphoric crowd reaction throughout the tour, “GIRLS” found another wave of momentum a month ago when it appeared in an episode of Off Campus, where lead actor Belmont Camelli dances to the track. Adding another layer to the song’s resurgence, Camelli personally selected the track for the scene, helping introduce it to an entirely new audience, nearly two years after its initial release. During one of the final stops on the tour at the legendary Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Camelli joined LAROI on stage to perform the song before a sold-out crowd, creating one of those spontaneous moments that instantly becomes part of a song’s legacy.

In 2026, LAROI has kept his foot firmly on the accelerator, opening the year with the release of his January album BEFORE I FORGET. The project was quickly followed by a deluxe edition this spring, arriving just ahead of the North American run of “A PERFECT WORLD TOUR” and shortly after his surprise Coachella appearance during Justin Bieber’s weekend one set, where the pair reunited for their chart-dominating hit “STAY.”

Stay tuned for more from the trailblazing pop star as he embarks on the second half of “A PERFECT WORLD TOUR,” and stream his brand-new collaboration with Kehlani now!