Most frequent collaboratorDenis Kosiak · 23 tracks
GenresR&BPopHip Hop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 64 of 64 tracks
Does Khalid write his own songs?
Yes. Khalid is credited on 100% of his catalogue and co-writes every song. He is never the sole writer, always working with a team of producers and songwriters who build the records with him. Songs like 'Location,' 'Young Dumb & Broke,' and 'Talk' are all his co-writes.
By the Numbers
4
Studio Albums
64
Tracks Credited
100%
Self-Written
10
Years Active
152
Collaborators
Authorship Breakdown 64 / 64 self-written
Who wrote the songs?
Across all 64 tracks: how many Khalid wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.
Khalid has a writing credit100%
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Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written64tracks100%
Outside writers0tracks0%
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Khalid's roles across the catalogue
Share of all 64 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Lyricist (words)100%
Composer (music)100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
Authorship Over Time writing credit per album
Khalid's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
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2017American Teen
2019Free Spirit
2024Sincere
2025After the Sun Goes Down
Early · 100% written
Late · 100% written
Authorship by Decade track-weighted
100%
2010s
American Teen, Free Spirit
100%
2020s
Sincere, After the Sun Goes Down
Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author
Where Khalid sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.
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Other artists on the site
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
Bubble size = tracks worked on together. DK Denis Kosiak · I Ilya · IS Ilya Salmanzadeh · JC Jamil Chammas · D Digi · JK Jason Kellner
The Authorship Story
Data Insight
Khalid is a consistent co-writer: he holds songwriting credit on most of his tracks, but almost always alongside the producers and writers who build the records with him. His authorship score reflects a genuine writer-performer who rarely works alone rather than a pure interpreter.
Quick Facts
American TeenHis 2017 debut is certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA
Free SpiritHis 2019 album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200
Grammy nodsNominated for six Grammy Awards, including Best Urban Contemporary Album
StreamingBriefly the biggest global artist on Spotify, with over 50 million monthly listeners
R&B chart featFirst artist to occupy the entire top five of the Billboard R&B Songs chart
Creative Fingerprint
A co-writer on everything he sings: Khalid is credited on 100% of his catalogue, co-writing every song, always alongside the producers and writers who build the records with him rather than working alone.
The Story
Khalid (Khalid Robinson) is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter who broke through as a teenager with the 2016 single 'Location' and the 2017 debut album American Teen, which made him one of the defining young voices of late-2010s pop-R&B. Known for a relaxed, conversational vocal style, he has built a catalog of his own albums alongside a long list of crossover collaborations. He co-writes the bulk of his material with a recurring circle of producers and songwriters.
Awards & Recognition
American Teen (2017) is certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA
Free Spirit (2019) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200
Nominated for six Grammy Awards, including Best Urban Contemporary Album
Became the first artist to occupy the entire top five of the Billboard R&B Songs chart
Frequently Asked Questions Khalid
Does Khalid write his own songs?
Yes. Khalid is credited on 100% of his catalogue and co-writes every song. He is never the sole writer, always working with a team of producers and songwriters who build the records with him. Songs like 'Location,' 'Young Dumb & Broke,' and 'Talk' are all his co-writes.
Who wrote 'Location'?
'Location,' from American Teen (2017), was co-written by Khalid with a team of producers including Alfredo Gonzalez and Olatunji Ige. His breakout single, it launched him as a teenage R&B star.
Who wrote 'Talk'?
'Talk,' from Free Spirit (2019), was co-written by Khalid with the British duo Disclosure, who produced it. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of his biggest hits.
How successful was American Teen?
American Teen (2017) made Khalid a star straight out of high school, going quadruple platinum on the strength of 'Location' and 'Young Dumb & Broke.' It captured a relatable teenage perspective that connected widely.
Khalid has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, including Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best R&B Song, though he has yet to win a competitive award.
Who does Khalid write with?
Khalid works with a rotating team of producers and writers, including Charlie Handsome and Digi, and has co-written with acts like Disclosure. He always shares the writing rather than composing alone.
What genre is Khalid?
Khalid makes R&B and pop with hip-hop influences, known for his mellow, low-register voice on late-night songs like 'Location' and 'Talk.'
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