Exiit
2023 EP by Kanii
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Exiit is the debut extended play (EP) by the American singer and rapper Kanii, released on June 16, 2023. After rising to prominence with her 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 held in Brooklyn, New York.
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| Released | June 16, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 19:49 | |||
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Background and composition
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 EP that explores themes of romance. DJ Connor 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
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
Track listing
| 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
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US Top Dance Albums (Billboard)[10] | 10 |
Personnel
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
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | June 16, 2023 | Warner Records | [12] | |
| June 30, 2023 | [13] |