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A decade after “Location” launched him to stardom, Khalid is looking back on the song that changed his life.
The Grammy-nominated Texas singer, whose full name is Khalid Donnel Robinson, broke through in the late 2010s with a string of introspective pop hits. His debut album, “American Teen,” earned widespread acclaim for its candid songwriting and coming-of-age themes, setting the tone for a career defined by emotional honesty and relatable storytelling.
Last summer, the singer gave local fans a first listen to his fourth studio album, “After the Sun Goes Down,” during an afternoon performance at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park one day after its release…