the messiness of modern girlhood: Keni titus’ debut album ‘angelpink’
By Andrew Han
February 8, 2026
Photo by Victoria Davidoff
Keni Titus wants the world to know that she is embracing her imperfections.
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter who previously opened for Beabadoobee released her debut album on February 6, perfectly encapsulating feelings of love and loss. Her soft-spoken lyrics chronicle the end of relationships and how difficult it is to lose someone you once loved against gentle instrumentation that highlight Titus’ sultry vocals.
The record is strongest when it features Titus’ cheeky lyrics. On “new doll,” she taunts a past lover while simultaneously allowing herself to be vulnerable by singing lyrics like, “Only took a weekend to bring out a replacement / Tell me does it feel good tearing me to pieces?”
On the track “baby,” Titus sings about how easy it is to return to an old relationship. “Maybe we can make up / Just for one night, if it's alright / Could you call me baby,” she sings in a sensual tone as she attempts to rekindle an old flame.
The most recent single and album closer “pretty in pink” is a particular highlight on the album that proves to be one of the most fun moments on the record. The music video, released alongside the album, depicts Titus singing to the camera in nothing but her underwear, representing the vulnerability embedded in the lyrics. “There's something 'bout being / Half in love and half insane / I'm pretty in pink / I look so good when I sink,” Titus sings through the light and airy chorus.
The album has the perfect balance between Titus' vulnerable moments accompanied by many upbeat melodies and bold lyrics. The song “i’m a liar,” which also features the most impressive vocal harmonizations from Titus, depicts the emotional turmoil of knowing a relationship is bound to end. “It'll never work / I'd bet the house on it / And I know I'm confusing / Sorry 'bout it / Wish I could let you in / It's just the way it is,” she sings sorrowfully against a backdrop of her own vocal runs.
With the project, Titus successfully establishes a cohesive sonic universe while using her lyrics to narrate her journey into embracing imperfection as a natural part of her life.
In promotion of the album, Titus is set to play her first set of headline shows in intimate venues in New York and Los Angeles which have already sold out, indicating that 2026 could be a breakthrough year for the artist.