"it was nice knowing u" (styled in all lower cases) is the sixth extended play by American singer and rapper Kanii, released on November 17, 2023, through Warner Records. With a guest appearance from Trippie Redd, the EP's production was primarily handled by Lunas and West, alongside several other producers.
Background and composition In 2023, Kani Nkshon Shorter Jr. ( Kanii) would release his debut extended play (EP), exiit (2023). Later following up with "it was nice knowing u". For his second major-label release, Kanii wanted to show his “versatility beyond the Jersey club stuff” his sound is often associated with, when making the album he wanted to create a new sound. In an interview with NME, he had expressed “My project before was pretty dance-focused and was very upbeat. With ‘it was nice knowing u’, I delve into a more R&B-ish vibe while continuing that dance momentum.” Kanii would later perform songs off the album at a show in London.
Critical reception Mackenzie Cummings-Grady of XXL felt that Kanii had capitalized on the momentum of his success with the release of "it was nice knowing u", which was confirmed to be part of a trilogy. While Jada Vernon of Respect My Region felt the EP was a "vibey 8-track collection of dynamic R&B melodies with electro-pop flare."
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