HipHop.com

Khalid burst onto the music scene with his first single Location, which received great critical acclaim. He had drawn on his experiences with moving often and the unique experience of growing up having lived in two continents and parlayed them into the creation of this viral smash. Khalid has a way of weaving elements of throwback R&B, Sam Smith-esque soul and 1980s pop into infectiously catchy beats. And he does that without being overtly saccharine or resorting to that derivative drop-that bass. American Teen is filled with instant sing-alongs that speak volumes of this promising singer’s longevity on the airwaves.