The reggaeton-fueled song features Latina songwriter Lorely Rodriguez, known more commonly by her stage name Empress Of, alongside Khalid. In the final and titular track “Suncity,” Khalid delivers a Spanish chorus that feels made to be a radio hit. The song’s echoey vibes about living in the moment create a perfect atmosphere for late-night drives and romantic reflection that Khalid is known for. The project’s fifth track “Motion” sees a higher-pitched Khalid in his most pop and R&B-infused song on the EP. As Khalid slows down the tempo, his smooth voice is able to carry the song in a way that feels like he is telling a story. “Saturday Nights” delivers an acoustic love ballad about a girl who he says he cares more about than her parents do. While the album does manage to avoid serious topics, the musical style remains static. Khalid shared via Twitter that the EP took about three weeks to create and was mainly meant to experiment with new sounds and have fun. The artist has openly shared his love and appreciation for his home city since rising to prominence. Suncity is another name for El Paso, where Khalid attended high school. Audio of when Khalid received the key to the city of El Paso begins the project. Instead, it’s a collection of R&B and pop-soul ballads with a total runtime of 21 minutes, and it features Khalid’s warm, smooth voice that sets him apart from other modern pop artists.ĭespite the short run time, the EP still manages to feel personal and open in some ways. The seven-track project Suncity is not the sophomore album that everybody was waiting for.
In his latest EP Suncity, the 20-year-old crooner displays his unique voice and multifaceted singing ability but does not explore new avenues of musical expression since his last project.
On Friday, Khalid released his first body of work since his debut album American Teen. After five Grammy nominations, collaborations with Logic and Kendrick Lamar and a certified platinum album, it’s safe to say there are plenty of eyes on what R&B singer-songwriter Khalid Robinson will do next.
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