August 22, 2025

Khalid shines a light on honesty with ‘In Plain Sight’ and new album

Khalid is back with his latest single, "In Plain Sight," a track dripping with ‘90s nostalgia and a music video so vivid it practically demands your full attention. This song kicks off his upcoming album _After The Sun Goes Down_, slated for release on October 10 under Right Hand Music Group and RCA Records.

If you’ve been wondering what Khalid’s been cooking up since his last project, this fresh drop serves as a definite mood setter; equal parts emotional clarity and bold personal expression.
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Khalid Donnel Robinson ( kə-LEED; born February 11, 1998), known mononymously as Khalid, is an American singer and songwriter from El Paso, Texas. He signed with Courtney Stewart's Right Hand Music Group, an imprint of RCA Records to release his 2016 debut single, "Location" and its 2017 follow-up, "Young Dumb & Broke". Both songs peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, received diamond certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), 

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Khalid’s new sound and bold visuals illuminate
Directed by 91 Rules, the same creative minds behind videos for Camila Cabello and Jon Bellion, "In Plain Sight" is a kaleidoscope of colors and choreography that feels like watching a dance battle inside a glass closet.

The visuals pair perfectly with Khalid’s quest for self-discovery and authenticity, metaphorically smashing through walls while simultaneously leaning into transparency. It’s like Khalid decided to throw the traditional pop star handbook out the window and rewrite the narrative, with the volume turned way up.
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Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao (; Latin American Spanish: [ˈkaɾla kaˈmila kaˈβeʝo esˈtɾaβao]; born March 3, 1997) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence as a member of the pop girl group Fifth Harmony, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. While in the group, Cabello established herself as a solo artist with collaborative singles "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (with Shawn Mendes) and "Bad Things" (with Machine Gun Kelly), the latter making number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. 

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A career built on versatility and fearless moves
Since bursting onto the scene with "Location," Khalid has morphed into a multi-platinum superstar who’s racked up seven Grammy nominations and collaborated with giants like Normani, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, and Alicia Keys, among others.

His albums American Teen and Free Spirit showcased an artist comfortable steering through genres as if he’s a cat navigating a glass closet, delivering sleek moves without shattering a thing. His 2023 contribution to the official Barbie soundtrack and the ongoing tour with Ed Sheeran only cement his knack for staying relevant while evolving.

After The Sun Goes Down promises to be a fearless manifesto of personal empowerment, with "In Plain Sight" leading the charge. So mark your calendar and get ready to pre-save, because Khalid’s not just stepping out; he’s sashaying into the spotlight where the truth is impossible to hide, especially when you’re dancing inside a transparent closet.
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