The High-Octane Rock Anthem
"Kiwi" stands out on Harry Styles' debut album as a pure, hard rock explosion. It brings a swagger reminiscent of 70s glam rock, requiring a vocalist who can balance nonchalant delivery in the verses with high-energy belting in the choruses.
Singing this track isn't just about hitting the notes—it's about the attitude. The song moves fast (approx 147 BPM), meaning your breath control needs to be automatic so you can focus on the gritty texture of your voice.
AI Coach Tip: Controlled Grit
Many users try to shout to achieve the rock sound. This leads to vocal fatigue. Focus on vocal compression rather than volume. You can sound aggressive without hurting your throat.
Phase 1: The Verses (Attitude over Pitch)
The verses ("She worked her way through a cheap pack of cigarettes...") are sung in a lower, almost spoken-word register around E3-F#3. The challenge here is rhythm and diction.
The Trap: Because the delivery is casual, singers often get lazy with timing. The vocals need to lock in tight with the bass and drums. Keep your consonants sharp, specifically on the ends of words.
Phase 2: The Chorus (The Belt)
The energy explodes at the chorus: "I'm having your baby, it's none of your business." This line sits high in the male passageway, requiring a confident mix or chest belt up to B4.
- Repetition: The phrase repeats constantly. Ensure you take a quick "sip" of air between every second line to maintain support.
- Placement: direct the sound forward, towards your nose/mask, to get that piercing rock quality (twang) that cuts through the guitars.
Phase 3: The Outro (Stamina)
By the time you reach the end, the band is in full swing and the vocals become almost shouted. The challenge is stamina. If you spent all your energy in the first chorus, you will be flat here.
Pace yourself. Use your diaphragm to support the shouts on "It's none of your business!" rather than squeezing your throat.
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest belted note in the main vocal line is a B4. It requires a strong mixed voice or chest belt.
Yes, but the sustained B4s in the chorus will be challenging. You may need to modify your vowels (make them narrower) to maintain the pitch, or use the Singing Coach AI app to transpose it down -1 or -2 semitones.
If your throat hurts, you are pushing too much air. Try practicing the chorus at a low volume with a "whiny" sound to find the placement before adding power.
