Khalid Performs ‘Discuss’ and ‘Higher’ on ‘SNL’

Stay from New York, it’s Khalid.

Lower than a month forward his highly-anticipated album Free Spirit, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter made his “SNL” debut this weekend. Following an introduction from host Idris Elba, the El Paso, Texas crooner delivered the album’s Disclosure-produced lead single “Talk.”

Backed by three feminine singers and a band, he switched up the association, beginning f sluggish earlier than choosing up the tempo. “Can’t we simply discuss? / Discuss the place we’re goin’,” he requested whereas delivering the graceful rendition.

The Grammy nominee returned later within the present to carry out his hit “Higher” f his 2018 Suncity EP. Basked beneath blue lights, Khalid shined preferred a diamond along with his dreamy set, whereas his backup singers supplied angelic harmonies.

The “SNL” look comes forward Khalid’s sophomore album Free Spirit, due April 5. Final week, he dropped one other new track f the mission, “My Bad.” Two days earlier than its launch, on April three, he’ll debut a companion movie at theaters worldwide.