![]() ![]() ![]() In a nod to “American Teen,” he covers some of the same themes, albeit less convincingly. His vocals are as smooth as ever, but he chooses to explore the uncertainties of adulthood through synthesized instrumental expression rather than through the storytelling upon which he established himself, and his palpable inexperience weakens the EP’s cohesion and overall depth. Naturally, he has less to say and more to ponder, and his songwriting uncharacteristically (but perhaps inevitably) comes up short. Whereas “American Teen” became the summer anthem for, well, the American teen, “Suncity” captures Khalid on the cusp of adulthood and all the uncertainty that comes with it. ![]() 19, Khalid released “Suncity,” a seven-song EP, his first major project since his debut album. At 20, he is no longer a teen - a label that largely shaped the presentation of his identity, narrative, and success - but still has to undertake the famed name that precedes him. And with five Grammy nominations, collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Logic, and a certified platinum album, he has the accolades to prove it. After “American Teen,” Khalid was almost immediately heralded as one of the voices of our generation. ![]()
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