Album title: American Teen
Artist: Khalid
Genre: R&B
Nationality: American
Release date: March 3
Position in Discography: Debut
Fear Factor: High
Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 2.77
Oh, so this is not DJ Khalid, then? Ok. Also, I for some reason thought this was a hip-hop album, but the guy is singing and ... yeah, it's an r&b one. Good start anyway, I like this first track. And the next one. Oh I'm really getting into this. This is sweet, laidback soul sung the way it should be. “Another Bad Love Song” is anything but, and “8TEEN” is a joyous celebration of being young, just a real good-time song. This guy is a real talent. Very impressed. Is this, however (someone who would be more in the know than me) a new trend, using a high-pitched, presumably sped-up voice in songs? It's quite annoying, like having a chipmunk on backing vox. My only complaint though, and not even a real one. I love this album.
Check out more from this artist? Oh hell yeah
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes
Expectation Index: 10