The opening songs are clear bids for crossover radio appeal, with “Vertigo” finding Khalid riding sweeping orchestration that could easily fit Coldplay or U2, wishing he was “more outspoken”. The songs on this album are all pleasant and inoffensive, and some are inarguably good, but there seems to be little interest in taking risks or reaching for greater heights at the same time. On his new EP, Suncity, the singer truly proves himself the king of mellow pop, though it soon becomes apparent that he may be coasting on overly smooth roads. His melodic vocal stylings are great for adding a hook or offsetting a more aggressive rap verse, and there’s certainly something about his phrasing that can draw in listeners across various genres. Over the last couple years, Khalid has made a name for himself on solo singles (the excellent “Young Dumb & Broke”) and guesting on more tracks than anyone would care to count.
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