The new generation of up-and-coming music artists is full of notable young talents, and one at the forefront is 21-year-old contemporary R&B singer Khalid. After the release of his 2017 debut studio album American Teen, Khalid's sweet and wistful vocals began taking over the airwaves and streaming services. Since then, it feels as if the El Paso, TX, crooner has been catapulted into the spotlight, and he keeps delivering top-notch jams.
In 2018, he won a Billboard Music Award for top new artist, an American Music Award for favorite male artist, and two Teen Choice Awards for choice R&B/hip-hop song and breakout star, among other honors. Already this year, he received five Grammy nominations and shows no signs of slowing down as he recently released his follow-up album, Free Spirit - only five months after dropping his Ep Sun City - and is set to perform at the Billboard...
In 2018, he won a Billboard Music Award for top new artist, an American Music Award for favorite male artist, and two Teen Choice Awards for choice R&B/hip-hop song and breakout star, among other honors. Already this year, he received five Grammy nominations and shows no signs of slowing down as he recently released his follow-up album, Free Spirit - only five months after dropping his Ep Sun City - and is set to perform at the Billboard...
- 5/2/2019
- by Brea Cubit
- Popsugar.com
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