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American Teen
by Khalid
The 1699th greatest album of all time
American Teen is Khalid's 2017 debut studio album that blends contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop influences. The record is built around warm, atmospheric production, sparse beats and soft synth textures that support Khalid's intimate, conversational vocal delivery and mellow melodies. Lyrically it centers on adolescence, relationships and self-discovery, and the album introduced Khalid as a prominent young voice in modern R&B, featuring breakout songs such as 'Location' and 'Young Dumb & Broke'.
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