Kelela is back today to share a behind the scenes video for the making of her “LMK” video, originally directed by Andrew Thomas Huang. More than just a look into the production of the music video, the behind the scenes footage is directed by Archie Thomas and features commentary from Kelela on the meaning and context behind “LMK.” “I think when a woman demands respect, men often think that they want to be with them,” says Kelela in the video. “Let me know – just let me know, it ain’t that deep.”

“LMK” is the lead single from Kelela’s forthcoming debut album Take Me Apart, which is due October 6th via Warp Records, and is available for pre-order now. “‘LMK’ isn’t a flirtation – it’s a negotiation, close to an ultimatum,” says New York Times of the single.

In September Kelela will perform at the Hollywood Bowl alongside like-minded artists Solange, Blood Orange, Moses Sumney, KING, and Kelsey Lu. In October she will kick off a lengthy tour, playing shows across North America through November before heading to Europe for a slew of dates that will conclude in December in Amsterdam.

Kelela
Tour Dates:

9/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl w/ Solange (SOLD OUT)
10/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival
10/29 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent (SOLD OUT)
10/30 – Oakland, CA @ The New Parish (SOLD OUT)
11/1 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
11/2 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
11/5 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
11/6 – Chicago, IL @ Promontory
11/7 – Detroit, MI @ El Club
11/9 – Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground (SOLD OUT)
11/10 – Montreal, QC @ Belmont
11/11 – Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
11/12 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
11/13 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
11/15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Coda
11/16 – Washington, D.C. @ U Street Music Hall
11/17 – Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
11/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell Stage)
11/20 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
11/21 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall Downstairs

11/27 – Manchester, UK @ Gorilla
11/28 – London, UK @ Heaven
11/29 – London, UK @ Heaven (SOLD OUT)
12/1 – Paris, France @ Gaite Lyrique
12/2 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix Club
12/7 – Berlin, Germany @ Berghain
12/9 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser Strand
12/11 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset
12/12 – Hamburg, Germany @ Uebel & Gefährlich
12/13 – Amsterdam, Holland @ Tolhuistuin

1/13 – Melbourne, AU @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl (w/ The xx)
1/13 – Brisbane, AU @ Riverstage (w/ The xx)
1/13 – Sydney, AU @ The Domain (w/ The xx)