What makes a new artist great? I think that today if the music is catchy then that means popularity, but maybe it is relatability that really makes a new artist stick around.
Khalid is a new and explosive artist to the music scene. He recently released his album ‘American Teen’ and it is taking off.
Of course his songs are catchy, but they are much more than that. They connect with his audience, other young people.
A Twitter user said, “Khalid is such an inspiration, when there is so much hate he shines through it like the little ball of sunshine he is. I love you.”
His song ‘American Teen’ talks about being a teenager and being young wild and free. “My youth is the foundation of me, Living life as an American teen, American teen (American teen)” His songs also capture heartbreak and show the pain, but also hope.
This is shown in his song, “Saved”.
“Sometimes I forget that we aren’t together/Deep down in my heart/ I hope you’re doing alright/ But from time to time I often think of why you aren’t mine”
Khalid can have you dancing around in your room or having you stare off to the distance after a breakup. He can connect to his audience no matter what they are feeling.
In addition to his passionate songs, he also is just plain a good person. He replies to everyone he can on Twitter to show his love and admiration for his growing fan base. Khalid proves that he is kind and willing to treat his fans more like friends rather than fans.