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Khalid Makes His Grand Return With “Sincere”

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Pop and R&B star Khalid is back with his third album, Sincere. The album is his first in five years, since his multi-platinum previous release, Free Spirit. During that time, Khalid stayed somewhat busy musically. He released a mixtape and several singles. He also collaborated with artists like Summer Walker, Victoria Monet, and Tate McRae. Sincere is 16 tracks long and sees Khalid operating primarily as a solo artist. However, it does feature one appearance from Arlo Parks, a burgeoning indie pop artist from the United Kingdom. It is some of his most R&B-oriented music to date, a minor departure from the poppier elements of his younger work. The result is an album that fans of Khalid are praising, a welcome change for the El Paso singer after the more indifferent reception to 2021’s Scenic Drive mixtape.

When speaking to Billboard about Sincere, Khalid said that its release has been a long time coming, and it represents the introduction of a more complete artist with more life experience. “This is the one I have been waiting five years to put out, and this is the one full of music that I’ve been harboring over the past half decade for the perfect moment, and no moment is more perfect,” he told the magazine. Khalid recently opened for Ed Sheeran during part of Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour in 2023. The tour spans over 100 shows and doesn’t end until September 2025. With his latest album release, Khalid announcing his own headlining tour is likely imminent. He also appeared on the Barbie soundtrack, which won a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Stream Sincere below.

Khalid – Sincere

Sincere tracklist:

Adore U
Everything We See
Altitude
It’s All Good
Broken
Dose
Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me
Breathe (feat. Arlo Parks)
Ground
Who’s There To Pick Me Up
Tainted
Long Way Home
Heatstroke
Sincere
Owe To You
Decline

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Khalid Compares Heartache To ‘Heatstroke’ In His Pained New Video

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In the video for Khalid’s new Sincere song “Heatstroke,” the lovelorn singer compares heartache to global warming. “Even if we’re fakin’,” he pleads, “Thinkin’ maybe we can save this.” Unfortunately for him, as seen in the song’s metaphorical music video, he’s just deluding himself into avoiding facing the inevitable. In the video, the trappings of a life of comfort go up in flames and Khalid himself finds himself melting down under the heatwave.

Sincere, Khalid’s third studio album, arrived tonight after multiple delays and a rather ironic name change (it was originally title Everything’s Changing, and how true that turned out to be). The 16-song album contains only one guest feature, British singer Arlo Parks, and was preceded by three other singles: “Adore U,” “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me,” and “Ground.”

While the album’s only been out stateside for less than thirty minutes, international fans (or those with VPNs) have already declared the album a return to form for the Texas singer, who was magnanimous about the praise, but unsurprised by it on social media. “I told yall,” he replied to one effusive fan. “American Teen (but mature) sh*t!!!”

You can watch the video for “Heatstroke” above.

Sincere is out now via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. You can find more information here.

Khalid’s New Album ‘Sincere’: Everything You Need To Know About His Third Album

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Somehow it feels to always be an abundance of Khalid music. However, if we actually kept count (as fans have), the “Not Alone” singer’s last body of work, Scenic Drive (The Tape), hit streaming platforms in 2021. But, the wait is nearly over.

Next month, Khalid long-awaited third full-length album, Sincere, is set to official drop. Here is everything you need to know about the Khalid’s album, Sincere, including its release date, tracklist, and more.

Release Date

Sincere is out 8/2 via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. Find more information here.

Tracklist

01. “Adore U”
02. “Everything We See”
03. “Altitude”
04. “It’s All Good”
05. “Broken”
06. “Dose”
07. “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me”
08. “Breathe” Feat. Arlo Parks
09. “Ground”
10. “Who’s There To Pick Me Up”
11. “Tainted”
12. “Long Way Home”
13. “Heatstroke”
14. “Sincere”
15. “Owe It To You”
16. “Decline”

Features

According to the tracklist shared above, Khalid’s album Sincere only features one guest appearance. Arlo Parks is listed as a featured act on song, “Breathe.”

Singles

So far, Khalid has released three singles off of Sincere, which include “Adore U,” “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me,” and “Ground.”

Artwork

View Khalid’s official artwork for Sincere, photographed by Mathieu Rainaud, below.

Tour

As of yesterday (July 23), Khalid has not announced an official tour to support Sincere. Last year, Khalid joined Ed Sheeran on the road as part of the Mathematics Tour, although his stint was briefly halted due to a car accident.

Khalid Revealed The Tracklist For His Album ‘Sincere,’ Which Features Arlo Parks

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After sharing singles “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me,” “Adore U,” and “Ground (Cotton Candy Skies),” Khalid has revealed the tracklist for his upcoming album, Sincere. There is only one feature on the album: English indie-pop singer and songwriter Arlo Parks.

Khalid previously called Sincere “a combination of my life experiences, it takes inspiration from conversations that I have had with my fans, supporters, and the people that love me. When I listen back to this project, I hear a sound that’s so unique and represents me at my best. This album is me at 26, continuing to evolve with the knowledge that I have garnered throughout the years.”

The album will be the El Paso, Texas native’s first full-length release since 2019’s Free Spirit, although he also released the mixtape Scenic Drive in 2021. Free Spirit topped the Billboard 200 chart with 226,000 album-equivalent units sold/streamed and featured the singles, “Better,” “Right Back,” “Saturday Nights,” and “Talk.”

That Sincere was completed and is coming soon is a wonder in itself; in 2021, he called the making of the album, then titled Everything Is Changing, “overwhelming.” However, it certainly appears he was able to persevere and get it done. You can check out the tracklist below.

01. “Adore U”
02. “Everything We See”
03. “Altitude”
04. “It’s All Good”
05. “Broken”
06. “Dose”
07. “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me”
08. “Breathe”
09. “Ground”
10. “Who’s There To Pick Me Up”
11. “Tainted”
12. “Long Way Home”
13. “Heatstroke”
14. “Sincere”
15. “Owe It To You”
16. “Decline”

Sincere is out 8/2 via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. Find more information here.

Khalid Is Thankful For His Musical Journey On “Ground”

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Khalid still remains to be one of the biggest R&B/pop stars of this generation. Even though it feels like you don’t hear his name as much as you might have in the late 2010’s, he hasn’t gone anywhere. He still pulls elite numbers on streaming services and radio play even without a new album since 2021. However, the El Paso, Texas native will be following up Scenic Drive (The Tape) very soon. In fact, the LP drought will end on August 2 when he comes through with Sincere, his third studio tape. So far, the “Young Dumb & Broke” singer has put out two singles for it, “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me” and “Adore U”. But Khalid is coming back for thirds with “Ground”.

Overall, this track finds the veteran hitmaker at his most introspective, as he details a past psychedelic trip. According to Uproxx, Khalid shared an announcement of “Ground”, as well as the story behind it. “Years ago, through moments of uncertainty, I really began to question what my purpose was as an artist”, he began. “I started my own personal journey through psychedelics in 2021 and I’ll never forget the moment this song came to my mind. Just like the random mountain I climbed in Arizona, life is an uphill battle. As beautiful as the top may seem, I’m so happy to embrace the ground that I walk on”.

When you read the lyrics on the surface, it sounds like another relationship cut. But with this explanation in mind, you start to pick up on how clever the writing actually is. He is singing about himself to himself across the track’s 3:07 runtime. Overall, it is a beautiful song from Khalid and it really evokes a sense of self-belief and never giving up on the road to prosperity. With song’s like this, Sincere looks to be a top-flight record for him.

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“Ground”- Khalid

Quotable Lyrics:

Cotton-candy-colored skies even put a smile on my broken muse
Somethin’ ’bout the sunset pleases me and brings out the best in you
I could stare at you all evenin’, meltin’ into the mountainside
Now I’m focusin’ on my breathin’, wonderin’ how I got so high

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Khalid’s Dreamy ‘Ground (Cotton Candy Skies)’ Sees Him Find His Footing In An Uncertain World

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With the release of his highly anticipated third album Sincere just weeks away, Khalid follows up its singles “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me” and “Adore U” with another introspective, dreamy track, “Ground (Cotton Candy Skies).”

Ahead of the song’s release, Khalid shared some of the background behind its creation, crediting it partly to psychedelics.

Ground is finally getting released tonight. Years ago, through moments of uncertainty, I really began to question what my purpose was as an artist. I started my own personal journey through psychedelics in 2021 and I’ll never forget the moment this song came to my mind. Just like the random mountain I climbed in Arizona, life is an uphill battle. As beautiful as the top may seem, I’m so happy to embrace the ground that I walk on. My 3rd album is only 2 weeks away (finally!) and this all feels like the biggest reset for me. I feel so reminiscent to how I did when I first started my career 8 years ago. I can’t wait for all of you to experience the album, so until then… hopefully this holds you over.

You can listen to “Ground (Cotton Candy Skies)” above.

Sincere is out 8/2 via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. Find more information here.

Khalid’s Dreamy ‘Ground (Cotton Candy Skies)’ Sees Him Find His Footing In An Uncertain World

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With the release of his highly anticipated third album Sincere just weeks away, Khalid follows up its singles “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me” and “Adore U” with another introspective, dreamy track, “Ground (Cotton Candy Skies).”

Ahead of the song’s release, Khalid shared some of the background behind its creation, crediting it partly to psychedelics.

Ground is finally getting released tonight. Years ago, through moments of uncertainty, I really began to question what my purpose was as an artist. I started my own personal journey through psychedelics in 2021 and I’ll never forget the moment this song came to my mind. Just like the random mountain I climbed in Arizona, life is an uphill battle. As beautiful as the top may seem, I’m so happy to embrace the ground that I walk on. My 3rd album is only 2 weeks away (finally!) and this all feels like the biggest reset for me. I feel so reminiscent to how I did when I first started my career 8 years ago. I can’t wait for all of you to experience the album, so until then… hopefully this holds you over.

You can listen to “Ground (Cotton Candy Skies)” above.

Sincere is out 8/2 via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. Find more information here.

Khalid’s Long-Awaited Third Album Is Called ‘Sincere’ And The Release Date Isn’t Far Away

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Khalid has impressed recently with the singles “Adore U” and “Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me.” Now, we know the fate of those songs: They’ll be included on Sincere, the new album (Khalid’s third) that was announced today, July 1. The project is set for release on August 2.

In a statement, Khalid says of the album, “Sincere is a combination of my life experiences, it takes inspiration from conversations that I have had with my fans, supporters, and the people that love me. When I listen back to this project, I hear a sound that’s so unique and represents me at my best. This album is me at 26, continuing to evolve with the knowledge that I have garnered throughout the years.”

A press release says the project “showcases Khalid’s evolution as an artist and person and explores the all-too-relatable feelings of growing up.”

Meanwhile, almost exactly a year ago now, Khalid found himself in a car accident, which forced Ed Sheeran to open for himself on his Mathematics Tour. It was reported at the time that Khalid “had pulled over after his car started to overheat, got into the passenger seat, then was hit by a passing car.”

Sincere is out 8/2 via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. Find more information here.

Khalid Finds His Groove On Seductive New Single “Adore U”

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Khalid broke out as a pop star. His debut single, “Location,” was a top 20 crossover hit, and he’s followed this trajectory for the bulk of his career. Khalid’s vocals are smooth, but he never pushes them too far in a particular genre direction. That’s what makes his new single, “Adore U,” so interesting. The singer, who hasn’t dropped an album since 2021, gives fans a song that is explicitly more R&B than anything he has attempted in a long time. And it works.

“Adore U” is not trying to be a snappy radio hit. It prides itself on mood, and despite being less than three minutes, it packs a lot. The lyrics are romantic, per Khalid’s usual, but there’s more of a wistfulness than usual. Call it maturity, or just a lyrical change to suit the song. The chorus of the song is buttery smooth. “High, we should just smoke. We should get high, we should just,” he sings. “High, we should just float
If you can fly, we should just (Fall into my arms, let mе adore you).” The short runtime works in favor of the song’s replay value. If this is a sign of what Khalid’s forthcoming album is going to sound like, then get ready for lots of of “mature” thinkpieces about his musical progression. Not a bad thing. Based on this song, it’s actually pretty exciting.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Khalid Goes For A Subtler Sound On “Adore U”

Quotable Lyrics:

I see that look in your eyes
I’ll do whatеver you like
Sit back and I’ll fantasize
Feels like I’m falling for you
I know you don’t open up (Up)

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Khalid Seeks To Heal Long-Distance Heartache On His New Single, ‘Adore U’

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Khalid has shared his new single, “Adore U.” Never one to hide from his emotions, Khalid is dealing with a different type of pain on his latest release.

“Adore U” features Khalid lamenting someone, who appears to be maintaining their distance from him. Whether its physical or emotional distance, Khalid is hoping to heal things, and return to a place of pure love.

“Thousand miles apart and you’re still in my heart / Can we take it back? I’m waiting at the start /Fly me to the moon and now I’m seeing stars when we touch,” he sings on the song’s hook.

Over the course of the song, Khalid repeats a simple remedy to bandage each other’s hearts.

“Fall into my arms / Let me adore you,” he says.

It’s been five years since Khalid has released a proper album, and fans are itching for the follow up to his 2019 sophomore album, Free Spirit. But over the course of the past month, the El Paso native has been teasing a new project. Two weeks ago, he hinted that the wait for a new album may be just about over, sharing a photo carousel with the caption reading “5 years later.
Here we go again.” A week prior, Khalid hinted that his new project is in the “mixing/mastering” phase.

You can listen to “Adore U” above.