Suncity
| Khalid
Suncity
Suncity is the first extended play by American singer Khalid. It was released on October 19, 2018 by RCA Records. It was supported by the single "Better". The EP debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200. -Wikipedia
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Rolling Stone
Singer stretches into country and Latin pop on latest EP.
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Pitchfork
The latest EP from the versatile young singer is a harmless taste of pop-inflected R&B, a style in which Khalid sounds largely unremarkable.
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The Musical Hype
Grammy-nominated urban contemporary artist Khalid returns with a 21-minute project, ‘Suncity’ which is chocked-full of vibes if nothing else.
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The Edge
This is by no means a bad project, but it does feel a little half-hearted. The 7 song composition leads to a lack of replay value.
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Billboard
A suite of midtempo and seductive ballads as well as the sexy, funky bilingual title track, which features vocals from Empress Of.
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The SoCC
“Suncity” is both a continuation of Khalid’s style and an example of his progression into a variety of lyrical and instrumental genres.
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ACRN.com
He transports the listener to a city in the sun, where his stunning voice covers them in a blanket of tranquility and reassurance, infectiously drawing them back into the album to listen again and again.
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The Ratings Game
Whatever you throw at the Texas kid, he hammers, dishing out introspective lyrical content and performances so hypnotizing that you may end up feeling like you’re under his spell at times.
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The Indy Review
Nothing here will excite or startle you, but you’ll enjoy it on some level all the same.
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NZ Herald
Maybe that's all Suncity is; an exploration of where to go next after the worldwide hit that was American Teen. Who knows, but whatever comes next, I hope it's something a bit more punchy than this.
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HipHopDX
Suncity (named after his former El Paso stomping grounds) goes the distance in capturing slow-moving society, accented with inviting sunbeams, especially on the first-person acoustic number “Saturday Nights.
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Exclaim!
Khalid delivers something to tide you over; Suncity is awash in that same energy that has kept him in the musical conversation.
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Hot New Hip Hop
Something about his voice is incredibly soothing. He could be singing about anything and it would still manage to calm you down.
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The Spectrum
I’m not sure this album will take off like his first one, but if this is the transitional album to a new era, we have much to look forward to from Khalid.
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Chimes Newspaper
21-minute “Suncity” signifies Khalid’s yearning to mature in all aspects of his life.
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Young Post
Suncity may not scale the same heights as American Teen, but it’s a decent enough return to satisfy his fans, and enough to whet our appetites ahead of his Clockenflap performance.
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Comm Media
The distinctly forlorn aesthetic that he first introduced in American Teen is exemplified in Suncity.
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The Standard
The album experiments with different styles and languages with success, which I expect to see more from Khalid in the future. While I favor some of the tracks over others, I will definitely be listening to this EP for a while.
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Immortal Reviews
It’s a very humbling record and shows Khalid’s real character, all the while still being an easy album to listen to and absorb.
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Technique
With the debut of “Suncity,” Khalid exhibits the full extent of his promise and talent yet again, leaving fans eager for future releases.
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Literally Bailey
Soulful, honest, raw, and authentic.
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O'Colly
'Suncity' offers deep, self-reflecting trip.
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WVUA.fm
This album is amazing. The only reason it isn’t rated a 10/10 is its length.
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The Central Trend
Though it may take a few listens, new album Suncity is another hit from Khalid.
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Affinity
Overall, the EP exposes a new side of Khalid that shows his maturation as an artist, as he moves onto singing about real life issues, his personal experiences, and using more raw vocals and instrumentals.
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34st
He once again does what he does best: acting as the voice of the teenage generation. In a seemingly simplistic fashion, he magically makes teen recklessness and the problems they face, beautiful.
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The PaperClip
The overall album rating is a 6/10. He put a lot of hard work into it and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to get in a relaxed state of mind.
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The Voice
Suncity by Khalid is a fresh take on R&B.
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The Scarlet ink
This album is a complete work of art and just a stepping stone into the great career of Khalid.
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The Cowl
Khalid’s new music reveals that he is still trying to figure out what works best for him both in terms of genre and message. Suncity is also a testament to the many different types of music that Khalid can create for those willing to listen.
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Entertainment Voice
The new EP is a blissful recording that showcases Khalid’s distinctive singing chops and songwriting skill, with production that elevates them to new heights.
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WA Ghostwriter
The EP is by no means cohesive, but that is not necessarily a weakness on this album. It allows for Khalid to experiment with new styles and genres without the commitment to crafting a whole album around it. It provides a taste of what is yet to come.
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The Green Hope Falcon
This album ushers in a more mature and experimental era of Khalid while staying true to the fresh sounds that made fans fall in love with his music in the first place.
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The Pel Mel
Suncity is a unique album and I recommend it to those willing to try new things.
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The Houstonian
The El Paso singer has talent. Khalid can jump from genre to genre; his voice is strong, and he even has some charm. “Suncity” doesn’t escape that feeling.
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The Hoof Beat
To me, “Suncity” is a great EP and nothing less than what I would expect from Khalid.
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The Witness Newspaper
Although it seems like nothing will be able to top the wonders of “American Teen”, it is refreshing to get so many different sounds on the new EP from Khalid in just seven tracks.
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MTSU Sidelines
“Suncity,” though scattered at times, gives the audience a lot of different sounds from Khalid and is surely enough for fans to take in as they wait for another full-length album from the rising star.
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CelebMix Music
The EP is a solid follow up to his debut album . . . allowing for the evolution of his sound with experimentation within his impeccable skills, talent and creative vision which can foreshadow future musical directions inevitably leaving us excited for what’s to come.
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Kaneland Krier
All seven tracks in Suncity relate to his personal life and experiences, making for a very personal and emotional album.
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Love This Track
The lyrics and harmonies on the album all suggest that it emerged from a passionate place for Khalid.
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Nexus Magazine
Although the songs on Suncity are quite versatile, with each song on the project having a different sound/vibe, I believe he was too focused on growing his sound and trying to make different music instead of creating the up-beat, feel-good songs his fans have previously known and loved.
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Got Meghan's Blog
Overall, I thought it was good, but I really only loved two tracks out of the whole thing!
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Penmen Press
“Suncity” is a majestic balance of emotion in music.
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Maroon Weekly
“Suncity” demonstrates his range and ability to effectively mix somber, heartfelt songs with upbeat, fun, pop songs.
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The Stylus
“Suncity,” although a small project, dives into the musical ability of Khalid as an artist and shows just how much he deserves his success.
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Oakton Outlook
Khalid releases Suncity— a reflection of reality and youth.
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Finessays Music Reviews
I merely recommend this EP for Khalid’s targeted audience and fans.
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The Xpress
This EP, despite a lack of originality, is still a quality project definitely worth listening to.
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FHHS Today
The EP is nothing incredibly spectacular, but it’s Khalid nonetheless. No matter what he releases, there will always be a beauty to it.
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Conant Crier
Khalid’s new EP “Suncity” evokes a new, silky sound.
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US Posts
Khalid keeps delivering the tunes with his brand new EP ‘Suncity’.
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The Blade
Khalids “Suncity” entrances listeners.
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His Eye
Khalid’s latest album is a chaotic clash of sounds that lacks the relatable lyrics which brought him to fame in the first place. His effort to try and create a new, unique album is appreciated.
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Redbrick
It is well-worth a listen for the individual tracks themselves, which all put Khalid’s vocal talent to the forefront and hint at a future of collaborations and solo music that could encompass an excitingly wide variety of genres.
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The Sundial
The EP in whole was definitely a wonderful musical adventure, Khalid continues to surprise his listeners, which is a quality he should never lose.
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The Underground
“Suncity” is full of pleasing, albeit simple, sounds.
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Iowa State Daily
Khalid loses youthful spark in "Suncity."
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The Breeze
While “Suncity” certainly isn’t a weak collection of songs, its main struggle is that it brings nothing new to the table.
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The Daily Free Press
Khalid no longer American teen, showcases new maturity in sophomore project.
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The Rebellion
Through his beautiful lyrics, anyone can tell how much Khalid appreciates his home: El Paso, Texas.
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Daily Campus
I may not turn on all of the songs of “Suncity” at a party, but it accomplishes the chill vibe that Khalid had expressed proficiency with “American Teen” and accomplishes it well. The amount of times I’ve replayed it since its release proves that.
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