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Khalid Gives Us More With “Sincere (Deluxe)”

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Khalid delivers more new music after a rollercoaster week with the release of the deluxe version of his new album, Sincere. This expanded release adds depth to the project with six new tracks, including collaborations with Normani, Chlöe, and Ayra Starr, showcasing Khalid’s versatility and artistic growth. With two sides, the album’s standout track is “Personal,” which reunites Khalid with Normani for their second collaboration. “Make It Up to You” dives into the artist’s regrets and vulnerabilities in relationships. “MIA” is a track that confronts the uncertainty of distant partners.

The latest album builds on the success of the original album, which debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. The deluxe edition expands on the themes and sonic landscapes introduced in songs like the Alicia Keys-sampled single “Please Don’t Fall in Love with Me,” as well as tracks like “Ground,” “Adore U,” and “Heatstroke.”

Reflecting on the album, Khalid described it as a deeply personal project. “Sincere is a combination of my life experiences. It takes inspiration from conversations I’ve had with fans, supporters, and the people who love me,” he shared. “This album represents me at 26, evolving and continuing to grow with the knowledge I’ve gained over the years.” The El Paso native reaffirms his position as one of R&B’s most innovative voices, blending introspection with genre-blurring artistry.

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Tracklist:

Disc One:

  1. Personal featuring Normani
  2. Make It Up To You featuring Ayra Starr
  3. Passionate
  4. MIA featuring Chlöe
  5. Skin
  6. Faded

Disc Two:

  1. Adore U
  2. Everything We See
  3. Altitude 
  4. It’s All Good
  5. Broken
  6. Dose
  7. Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me
  8. Breathe featuring Arlo Parks
  9. Ground
  10. Who’s There To Pick Me Up
  11. Tainted
  12. Long Way Home
  13. Heatstroke
  14. Sincere
  15. Owe To You
  16. Decline

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Khalid And Normani Promise To Get ‘Personal’ With Their Lovers On Their New Collaboration

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Khalid and Normani promised a new collaboration, “Personal,” earlier this week, and today, they’ve delivered. The song is the duo’s second duet since previously joining forces in 2018 on “Love Lies,” which has since been certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA. The mid-tempo song incorporates a staccato, Afrobeats-inspired rhythm, which the two singers use to inform their saucy come-ons. Lyrically, they flatter the objects of their affections with assertions of their gratitude for the love they’ve found.

“Personal” is a strong bounce back for Khalid, who has had a rough couple of weeks after being outed as gay by a former partner. His ex, Hugo D Almonte, had accused him of abuse and drug use — accusations that Khalid staunchly denied. “It’s triggering because it was the other way around and that’s what hurts the most,” he wrote on Twitter (never calling it ex).

In brighter news, 2024 saw the release of Khalid’s third album, Sincere, his first actual album since 2019’s Free Spirit (although he did also release the Scenic Drive mixtape in 2021). “Personal” appears on the deluxe edition of the album, which is out as of this posting.

Listen to Khalid and Normani’s “Personal” above.

Sincere (Deluxe Edition) is out now via RCA Records.

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.