On the cusp of adulthood himself, Khalid’s lyrics have a sense of youthful innocence. The record is populated with fun, bubbly songs about the splendour of youth and the freedom to make mistakes. Communication and youthfulness are central themes of American Teen, as Khalid sings of graduating, living with his parents, and the “stupid shit that young kids do” on the track “8TEEN.” The album is refreshingly honest in uncovering the frustrations of developing deep social connections as a young adult in 2017.Īmerican Teen follows a coming-of-age journey. The record is inspired by the trials and errors of transitioning from teenage years to adulthood. Less than a year later, the artist has released his first album, American Teen.
The song earned him the crown, in addition to over 50 million Spotify plays.
Khalid released his debut single“Location” weeks before his senior prom in hopes that the song could earn him the title of Prom King.
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