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    Khalid Takes Us Cruisin’ With Smooth New Single, ‘Eleven’!

    January 9, 2020 /

    Khalid is cruising into the new year with brand new music! Following the release of “Up All Night” at the tail end of 2019, the “Talk” hit-maker returns with nothing but smooth, throwback ’00’s pop-R&B vibes on his latest, “Eleven“! The…

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  • Music Videos,  New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Majid Jordan Go On Sweet Escape With Khalid On New Single, ‘Caught Up’!

    July 24, 2019 /

    My forever faves Majid Jordan are back at it with their first new song of 2019: “Caught Up“! Following the release of “All Over You” and “Spirit” late last year, the Toronto-bred duo – Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman –…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Khalid Teams Up With Disclosure On Sweet Serenade, ‘Talk’!

    February 7, 2019 /

    Khalid can walk that walk… and talk that “Talk.” The R&B crooner is currently dominating the airwaves with not one but two singles sitting firmly on the Top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100, the benny blanco and Halsey-assisted “Eastside” and…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Benny Blanco Launches Artist Project With Halsey & Khalid On ‘Eastside’!

    July 13, 2018 /

    It’s time for Benny Blanco to step into the spotlight… In case you didn’t already know, the talented writer-producer is responsible for some of the most massive singles from the past decade. He’s worked heavily in the pop circuit for years…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Shawn Mendes & Khalid Team Up For A Definitive ‘Youth’ Anthem!

    May 3, 2018 /

    Shawn Mendes is doing the damn thing y’all – and doing it quite well. While I’ve been sleeping on him as of late (not literally, unfortunately), the talented heartthrob has had a solid streak thus far in his third studio album…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Billie Eilish & Khalid Join Forces On New Brooding Single, ‘Lovely’!

    April 19, 2018 /

    And now it’s time for a very “Lovely” surprise! 2017 was undeniably a big year for both Billie Eilish and Khalid. The Grammy-nominated Khalid has absolutely killed every feature he has been a guest on while still thriving off the success…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Lorde Enlists SZA, Khalid & Post Malone For ‘Homemade Dynamite (Remix)’!

    September 14, 2017 /

    “Now you know it’s really gonna blow…” Lorde still has got a few tricks up her sleeve for her Melodrama era. The Auckland songstress has just released an official remix for her next single, “Homemade Dynamite” – And it’s not just…

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  • Music Videos,  New Music,  Premiere

    Logic Brings Awareness To Suicide Prevention In Heart-Wrenching ‘1-800-273-8255’ Video!

    August 17, 2017 /

    You’re going to need some tissues for this one… Logic continues to bring awareness to suicide prevention with the truly powerful music video for his latest Everybody single “1-800-273-8255,” featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid! The California-based rapper’s “1-800-273-8255” was already powerful…

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  • Song of the Week

    Song of the Week: Marshmello x Khalid ‘Silence’

    August 16, 2017 /

    This week’s Song of the Week comes from rising DJ-producer Marshmello! After the recent release of his smooth original “LoVe U,” and his “Find Me” music video just last week, Marshmello is now aiming to breakout in a much larger scale…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Calvin Harris Brings The Heat With Nicki Minaj, Kehlani, & More On ‘Funk Wav Bounces, Vol.1’

    June 30, 2017 /

    I love when an album lives up to its title. Like when you see the title and hear the music, it all makes sense. That’s exactly how I felt while listening to the newest offering from Calvin Harris, Funk Wav Bounces…

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  • New Music,  New Releases,  Premiere

    Calvin Harris Keeps The Summertime Vibes ‘Rollin’ With Future & Khalid!

    May 12, 2017 /

    Fresh from announcing the star-studded lineup for his forthcoming album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, Calvin Harris keeps the hits “Rollin” with Future and Khalid! The newest track follows two previously-released singles from the LP – the Frank Ocean and Migos-assisted…

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Video of the Week

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New post by me up on @watchintheknow now, this time diving into @boyuntitled and his new collab with @gess.wav - two amazing talents I’ve been including on my playlists for some time. So happy I could spotlight them in this way. Together they’re magic ✨ LINK IN BIO ✨ to check out the piece and watch the video for “IMPOSTER”!
just gonna drop the rest of this set here 🥰 

Gotta give a proper shout out to bb 📸 @erichartjr for shooting with me. Give him a follow and some love. He’s got a beautiful eye ✨ Then of course my bestie @martin_gregory for styling and getting me to wear things I didn’t think I could ever pull off. Love you both ❤️
throwback w/ 📸 @hellochristophersherman on film💧 // 2021 promises more booty 💦
Play this on loop for the rest of the day for a guaranteed serotonin boost 🥳

Today we celebrate that pumpkins goodbye. We did it kids! LET’S GET LOUD!!!! 🙌🏽
Such a nice surprise from @todolodemass ✨😭✨ Thank you for sharing this gorg sketch with me!! Flattered ❤️ go check out his beautiful work!
I got bangs ✂️ // thank you @davidenychair @davidehairstudio
Hiiii!! It’s baby’s first time in Drag 😅 Meet Miss Jen Ali Bops! My loves @jasminericenyc & @martigcummings got me to do their @watchintheknow makeover series #Dragged over the summer and it was honestly so much fun 🥳 I’ve worked with so many talented drag queens over the last few years as a DJ so this was truly a flip the script moment. I give my girls all the props more than ever - this shit ain’t easy!!

Shout out to the production team @exitfourtv for making this happen as safely as possible and talented bb @brandonmgarr for beating this mug right. I was really feeling the Miss Bops fantasy ✨ You can catch the full version of the episode over at @watchintheknow and on my IGTV now ✨
#TBT It’s been one year since this most pleasing moment with @dualipa 😭 dancing to her now THREE-time Grammy nominated smash “Don’t Start Now” @playhousebarnyc 💥

I’ve had the privilege of spending some quality time with this angel a couple times and she’s been nothing but humble, gracious and generous every single time. I can say the exact same thing for the people she keeps closet on her amazing team (@julianrupert @lorenzoposocco @nawalalalalal etc.). Dua and company deserve all the praise they have tirelessly worked for together ✨❤️✨ let’s get them awards fam!!! 

Love always, “a fan” ❤️
It’s about that time again! 🥳 Back at it with the January edition of #QueerNecessities, my monthly playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases from rising queer talent and fierce allies...

This month features cover star @stachepapi as well as @kyanpalmer, @brandoncolbein, @marshallxyz, @charlief_music, @macleanbrendan, @marinadiamandis, @iamnicopop x @gabereali, @ultranatemusic, @joriannaaaa, @cakesdakilla, @trapcry, @baylimusic, @sienaliggins, @jaredgelman, @naterichx, @wearetwinxl, @bratttty, @kingprincess69, @troyesivan, @juliannehope, @peterthomas, @arlissa, @deliadane, @almondmilkhunni, @the_yvesdropper, @blestjones, @thomboi__, @iamasiahn, @chanellekazadi, @sammykims x @osakepapi, @neo10y, @lisaremar, @_kenzharris, @myylomusic, @samjgarfield & so much more! Subscribe to the playlist now and get familiar with all these artists - LINK IN BIO! 🌈💕🥳 // Text & Design: @heyrooney
sunday reflections~
First playlist drop of the year is here 🥳 Providing you some musical escapism in the form of my January #PressPlay playlist - LINK IN BIO! ✨

Just in case you’re new here... Press Play is my playlist that I’ve been launching every month – aka your opportunity to hear all of the songs I’m currently buzzin’ about in one handy and convenient place. Subscribe to it now and enjoy! ✨😘

Photo set by 📸 @erichartjr // styled by @martin_gregory 

Shirt & Gloves: @balenciaga 
Necklace: @g2ther 
Bracelet: @austin.james.smith
Before we continue moving forward into 2021, I want to take a quick look back at some pop gems that I think deserved a lot more attention in 2020 via @watchintheknow ✨

Here are 15 gems from queer artists that you may have missed in 2020, including @taylaparx @adamlambert @bronzeavery @giawoods @kingprincess69 @vincint @carliehanson @christineandthequeens @keiynanlonsdale @yung.merlot @theaces @cakesdakilla @samsparro @cassidyyking and @reynatheband 💕 LINK IN BIO

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