Khalid explores the juxtaposition of joy and pain that comes with loss and gain on new single ‘Self,’ a powerfully poignant jam produced by Hit Boy.

The song appears on his sophomore album ‘Free Spirit’ which arrives with a like-titled short movie he shot to tell its story.

Take a listen to the latest taste of the LP below…

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Khalid is cranking his sophomore campaign up a notch with the video premiere of ‘Talk.’

Directed by Emil Nava, the clip arrives ahead of its parent album ‘Free Sprit,’ which lands in stores on April 5th. As reported, the project will be paired with like-titled short film – also helmed by Nava.

The visual for ‘Talk’ was unwrapped just days after the the 21-year-old has performed the song on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. 

Armed with the momentum of a Platinum debut album and top 10 success with Normani collab ‘Love Lies,’ is Khalid on the cusp of scoring his next big hit?

Watch the video for ‘Talk’ below and let us know…

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It’s sophomore season for rising star Khalid, who today announced his second studio album ‘Free Spirit.’

Two years have passed since the arrival of his Platinum selling debut ‘American Teen,’ and the 21-year-old has cemented himself as one of today’s most magnetic talents. Case in point hits such as ‘Location,’ ‘Young Dumb & Broke,’ and Normani collaboration ‘Love Lies.’

With last year’s ‘Suncity’ EP bridging the gap, it’s official time for chapter 2 on the LP front.

Details on his ambitious roll-out plan below…

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Khalid‘s ‘American Teen’ album is winning globally.

A fantastic update on the LP below…

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With last year’s ‘American Teen,’ newcomer Khalid was catapulted to definitive breakout star status.

Now, armed with that success and more (hello ‘Love Lies’) he follows-up with brand new EP ‘Suncity.’

Inspired by a recent trip to his hometown of El Paso, Texas (known colloquially as Sun City), the EP is comprised of seven tracks and is billed as a bridge of sorts to his hotly anticipated sophomore album – due in 2019.

Speaking on the set (which includes recently released single ‘Better’), 20-year-old Khalid said:

“I want my music to grow and represent how I am growing up. Suncity is the start of a new era for me; this music poured out of me and I didn’t want to wait to share it. I wanted to be able to live in this moment with my fans and my friends and speak from the heart.”

Take a listen to ‘Suncity’ below…

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Slow and steady wins the race.

Just ask Normani and Khalid, whose collaboration ‘Love Lies’ has hit a major new peak in its 23rd week on the Billboard Hot 100.

Details below…

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Khalid taps Calmatic to direct the video for his latest release, ‘OTW.’

Assisted by 6LACK and Ty Dolla $ign, the tune – released in April – has been given the ultimate throwback-inspired visual treatment.  Issuing 90’s vibes to a tee, the Los Angeles-set clip is certainly the newest of what fans are hoping are the first tastes of Khalid’s sophomore effort – the follow-up to 2017’s platinum ‘American Teen.’

Look inside to see what the trio cooked up:

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As slow burners go, few this year can rival the steady ascend of Khalid and Normani‘s scintillating hit ‘Love Lies.’

Released in the Spring, the track was ignited with a blazing performance at the Billboard Music Awards last month and has been scorching radio and streaming platforms ever since.

With the song popping most on Pop and Urban formats, the latter was gifted a boost today with the arrival of a Rick Ross remix.

Take a listen below…

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Janet Jackson‘s impact spans many genres and generations.

As such, it’s little surprise that artists are queuing up to share how their stories of how much she’s touched their lives.

Ciara, Ne-Y0, and Khalid are just a few.

All three will be on hand at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards tomorrow night when Jackson will perform and then be presented with the coveted Icon honor.

Head below as each star reflects on the diva’s enduring resonance…

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Normani‘s solo charge was just gifted quite the boost.

For, it’s been announced that she’ll be taking to the stage at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards this Sunday alongside Khalid.

Details below…

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Khalid keeps his momentum moving with the release of new song ‘OTW (On The Way).’

The 20-year-old is joined by Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack on the track, which follows ‘Love Lies’ – his soundtrack collaboration with Normani.

Serving as a bridge between his Platinum selling debut ‘American Teen’ and his hotly anticipated sophomore effort, the cut arrives just days after the rising star received five nominations at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.

Is the alt-R&B singer about to nab his next hit? Listen below and let us know…

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It’s that time of year!

The Billboard Music Awards are back for its 2018 instalment and today the much anticipated nominees were revealed.

Two of the names featured on the coveted list, Khalid and Bebe Rexha, were on-hand for the partial announcement this morning on the TODAY Show.

In the time since, the full list of finalists for the May 20th ceremony (which airs live on new network NBC from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas) has surfaced.

See who’s up for what after the jump…

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