Khalid Returns With New Single and Album Announcement

August 18, 2025 - Hip Hop
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Summary

  • Khalid dropped a new single, “in plain sight,” the lead offering from his forthcoming album, after the sun goes down
  • His first new music in over a year, “in plain sight” ushers in a new era of and creative freedom and expression for the artist
  • after the sun goes down is slated to drop on October 10

Khalid is back in album mode. With his last album a little over a year behind us now (Sincere, which dropped last August), the acclaimed genre-bending artist has announced he has a new LP in the works that’s due out this fall.

Entitled after thesun goes down,  Khalid revealed the record’s cover art and early October release date via Instagram.

 

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He also offered up the lead single from the album – dubbed “in plain sight” – as well as its accompanying music video shot by 91 Rules that introduces the new era that Khalid is ready to share with the world.

“This chapter is about taking my power back, living in my truth, and being able to express myself freely,” said Khalid in a statement. “I’m excited for my fans to experience this new era with me, not just musically, but personally.”

Listen to “in plain sight” on Spotify and Apple Music now, and expect when the sun goes down to drop on October 10. Stay tuned for more updates on the project as they become available.

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