Of course, one of the pitfalls of relying on established hitmakers is that your songs can start to sound like other people’s songs. Now Khalid has arrived, and he’s teamed up with established hitmakers like Stargate, Disclosure, Hit-Boy and Murda Beatz. Back when he was working on his debut, he leaned on a mix of friends and up-and-coming ghostwriters. Less than a year later, he’s returned with his second proper album, Free Spirit. He cited Kendrick, Chance, James Blake, and Father John Misty as influences. Khalid captured the restless energy of high school, mixing conversational mumblings with a piercing, soulful baritone. Songs like “Location” and “Young Dumb & Broke” sounded like the first anthems for Generation Z. In 2017, American Teen brought fresh life to R&B. The Lowdown: At the ridiculous age of 19, Khalid released a nearly great record.
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