Soon after, it received the endorsement of Kylie Jenner, who posted a video listening to the song on her Snapchat account. Released in August 2016, “Location” initially hit airwaves via the free music streaming service SoundCloud, through which Khalid had been steadily releasing singles such as “Stuck on You” and “Saved,” the latter of which is featured on his new album. His ability to follow up his unanticipated hit “Location” with an act of the same caliber is a testament to the direction his career is taking - one that is set for success. Album DescriptionThe ordinary coming-of-age narrative common to the albums of seasoned artists finds its way onto “American Teen,” the sharp debut album of 19-year-old soul singer Khalid. See more Your browser does not support the audio element. Dusty ballad "Cold Blooded," in particular, demonstrates that he's perfectly capable of conveying grief without being overly demonstrative. While he opens "Another Sad Love Song" by confessing "I'm not the best at showing my emotions," some bright moments make it apparent that Robinson has clearly sold himself short. After a nonchalant chorus that consists primarily of the song's title and a lethargic warble - surprise - he dumps one of his best melodies in the bridge. On "Young Dumb & Broke," the mere concept of commitment seems so silly to him that he can't be bothered to enunciate the word, or maybe he just lost interest after the second syllable. There's not a whole lot of enthusiasm for revelry, dulled by substances, apathy, a combination of the two, or just the aspiration to look the part: "I'm so faded off of all the things I've taken, and maybe I'm not really drunk, maybe I'm really good at faking." There are points at which Robinson makes Frank Ocean sound like Teddy Pendergrass.
"American Teen" itself - hollowed-out late-'80s mall pop with a disco-funk bassline - is a youth anthem of shrugging aimlessness. He's in no particular rush, content to drift through life while accepting, and occasionally sort of celebrating, the present. In that song, and through much of what fills out American Teen, his debut album, Robinson's not one to get worked up. Khalid Robinson made major commercial headway in early 2017 with "Location," a drowsy, teetering ballad the singer and songwriter seemed to deliver while lying on his bed, or maybe someone else's couch, eyes glued to his phone, just after waking up. Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
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