It’s sadder and deeper than American Teen, but in the best way. I associate Khalid with being carefree, and every time I listen to his music, I get in that mood again.įree Spirit, Khalid’s latest album, is different.

When I think about American Teen, his debut album, I remember driving with his smooth voice in my ears and a summer breeze blowing through my car. I first started listening to Khalid in the summer of 2017.