Kehlani recently spoke to NME about fan reactions to their latest album, "Blue Water Road," protecting their energy, and embarking on a headline tour for the first time in five years.

The singer spoke to us right before taking the stage at New York City’s Pier 17 as part of their In Bloom, Imagined By Kehlani, Grey Goose Essences event, where they gave tracks from "Blue Water Road" a live debut. Check out the live performance below.

“I’m really excited to see how it’s received,” the R&B star told NME backstage. I’m excited to see everyone sing it and what they resonate with the most. My fans are cute and adorable in a very specific way. They’ll be in the crowd hugging each other, holding hands, and making out with their girlfriends. It’s very gay and sweet. I’m excited to see which songs make them do all that. "

With 'Blue Water Road’, Kehlani stepped into new sonic territory, parting from the “toxic, very dark, hypersexual pocket of songwriting” that featured on their previous two albums and instead focusing on love and spirituality. According to the singer, fans have been receptive to their shift in sound and mindset.