Four Things You Didn't Know About Khalid
International multi-platinum-selling artist Khalid brings his ‘Khalid Free Spirit World Tour’ to New Zealand this November! Here are a few things we bet you didn't know about the man himself!
Khalid has been on a mission over the last few years, taking single and album charts by storm with the release of Talk, Eastside, Location, Better and probably his most well-known track to date Young, Dumb and Broke. As for EP's, his 2017 debuted at No.4 on the US Billboard Charts and his follow up album, Free Spirit, charted in the Top 10 across the world, including No.1's in American and Canada and No.2 here in New Zealand! With his Auckland shows fast approaching, we thought we'd share some facts about the rising star...
KHALID IS ACTUALLY HIS NAME
Khalid isn't some made-up stage name. Khalid was born Khalid Donnel Robinson.
2. HE'S COLLABORATED WITH SOME BIG NAMES
At the tender age of 21-years-old, Khalid has already collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry including Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Logic, Normani, Shawn Mendes, Martin Garrix, Lorde, Post Malone, Marshmello, Calvin Harris, Billie Eilish, SZA, Halsey AND Benny Blanco!
3. HE DOESN’T CHANGE HOW HE CREATES MUSIC.
Khalid has a very specific process when it comes to writing and producing new songs. All the focus, in the beginning, is on melodies and music, then, the lyrics come after which is the opposite way most artists work. He did, however, admit that he actually can’t play any instruments.
4. HERE'S WHO'S INFLUENCED HIS STYLE
Although he's a big Fleetwood Mac fan, Khalid listed these lot as to his main influences; Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Father John Misty, Frank Ocean, Grizzly Bear, Chance the Rapper, Lorde, India. Arie, and James Blake! A mixed bag which has contributed to his unique music style!