Khalid Quotes
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For me, when I grew up, I never really had an outlet when it came to my social surroundings. Even if I had a form of popularity, I felt like I was very limited.
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To be recognized and accepted by my musical peers is truly an honor.
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I'm really excited about what the future holds and to grow as an individual and as an artist.
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I feel like baggy pants are cool.
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A lot of people feel pressured by the outside influences, whether it's your job, whether it's school. But who says you can't take care of that stuff and still be young?
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My peers inspire me, especially being a newer artist.
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With 'Location' and all the other songs around it, my music turned into therapy for others. And that's something I really love and am blown away by.
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I started writing out all of my feelings, and people asked me, 'Have you ever thought of recording your music?' It was something I'd always thought of, but I'd never really had the confidence.
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When I wanted to be a music teacher, I wanted to help people through voice. Now, I get to help people out through song.
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I feel like we go through different stages of love. When you get a little bit older, love starts to feel different, but you see that love has always been there.
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My mom and I, we have trust within each other because at one time in our lives, we were kind of all that we had, you know? My mom had me, and I had her.
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It's crazy that people are looking to me as a symbol like, 'Oh, he's the voice of the youth. He's this and this and that.' I feel like there's a lot of pressure that comes with it, when people look to you as the face of something.
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The thing about going back to El Paso, it's overwhelming sometimes. I look at the support that I get and the success that I've had, and I can't walk anywhere without being spotted. My hair might be the biggest crime in this situation.
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In my home, we listened to music all the time. I was raised through music, and I've been interested in it since I was three.
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I didn't feel like I had a home until I moved to El Paso.
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I would never have been able to find my voice if I didn't have music education.
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What really keeps me grounded is my fans and the way that I connect with them.
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A lot of people think teenagers haven't gone through anything in their lives - they're not even 20 years old yet. But a twenty-something can go through the same type of experience or heartbreak that a 50-year-old can go through, so why does age matter?
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I definitely associate songs with the places that I've been.
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Combing your hair after a long time is terrible.
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If you don't text your relationship partner - even if you just saw them in person - it's like you're doing something wrong.
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I knew if I worked hard enough that I'd be successful and eventually give opportunities to others.
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I use my clothing choices as a way to express how I feel.
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I've got to thank the city of El Paso for standing behind me.