“ Self” is another powerful song that features the internal dialogue the singer faces in moments of self-doubt, making it one of my favorite songs off the album: “Does my raw emotion make me less of a man? Always had a little trouble with self reflections.” “ Hundred” is a song that highlights the battle between staying positive during hard times, stating: “Life is never easy when you need it to be / Try to knock me down but I get back on my feet / Everybody’s angry, and they’re coming for me / But I can’t give them energy that I won’t receive.” These powerful lyrics make this song stand out as he attempts to bring peace amongst those who feel hopeless. The album also credits Father John Misty for his assistance in producing “Heaven,” Murda Beatz, and John Hill (producer for Portugal. Other remarkable collaborations include John Mayer’s appearance on “ Outta My Head,” which features subtle but beautiful harmonizations between the two. house duo – Disclosure, and “Don’t Pretend” featuring SAFE. Not only do these songs have a relatable message, but they feature powerful collaborations: with “Talk” being produced by U.K. We can hear a similar story being told in songs, “ Talk,” “ My Bad,” and “ Don’t Pretend,” following the theme that relationships require hard work. In the albums intro, Khalid tells us about his struggles with a relationship that is coming to an end: “I can’t even live with being by myself / That’s the part of me that really needs your help / Lately, I haven’t been doing very well / That’s the difference between heaven and hell.” He is opening up about his true self and embraces what it means to be grown-up. While American Teen focused on shouting-out all the sad kids facing regular teenage struggles, Free Spirit attempts to showcase the singers growth as an individual.

With 17 tracks and huge collaborations, the emerging pop-star carries the same beloved style that his first album brought us. And, with your second album, you have to write more of what people want.”įree Spirit provides a mix of genre-less songs with Khalid’s melodic voice fitting perfectly over every instrumental. You don’t have your whole life to write your second album. “You have your whole life to write your first album. The 21-year-old reflected on the pressure he felt while recording Free Spirit in a recent interview with his close friend and collaborator, Billie Eilish. Khalid is no longer “ Young, Dumb, and Broke,” but he is an emerging pop star who has been working tirelessly to give his fans an adequate follow-up to his debut album American Teen. The remarkable R&B innovator Khalid released his sophomore album “ Free Spirit,” while working hard to give the fans what they want.

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