Studio Album · No. 2
Free Spirit Songwriting Credits by Khalid
Right Hand / RCA
Contemporary R&BPopAlternative R&B
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 17 of 17 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 17 / 17 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Khalid carries a lyricist or composer credit.
17 trackswritten by Khalid
0 tracksoutside writers
Khalid's roles on this album
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
17
Tracks
36
Lyricists
19
Producers
2019
Released
Data Insight
Khalid co-wrote his second album with a deeper bench of producers, and the writing credits run through Charlie Handsome and John Hill on multiple tracks. The number-three single 'Talk' was written with and produced by Disclosure (Guy and Howard Lawrence), while John Mayer guests on 'Outta My Head.' Additional features come from A Boogie wit da Hoodie on 'Right Back' and Safe on 'Don't Pretend,' with production also from Stargate, D'Mile, Murda Beatz and Hit-Boy.
Free Spirit is the second studio album by Khalid, released on April 5, 2019 through Right Hand Music Group and RCA Records. The R&B and pop record was produced by Stargate, Charlie Handsome, John Hill, D'Mile, Disclosure, Murda Beatz, and Hit-Boy, with guest appearances from Disclosure, John Mayer, and Safe. Its singles include "Talk," produced by Disclosure, and "Right Back" with A Boogie wit da Hoodie. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 202,000 first-week album-equivalent units and was later certified double platinum by the RIAA. It drew mixed reviews but extended Khalid's run of commercial success in mainstream R&B.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
Khalid RobinsonJamil Chammas | Khalid RobinsonJamil Chammas | DigiDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Bad Luck
|
Khalid RobinsonAlexander ShuckburghKurtis McKenzieMike Riley | Khalid RobinsonAlexander ShuckburghKurtis McKenzieMike Riley | Al ShuxKurtis McKenzieScribz RileyDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
My Bad
|
Khalid RobinsonDernst Emile II | Khalid RobinsonDernst Emile II | D'Mile | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Better
#8
|
Khalid RobinsonMikkel Storleer EriksenTor Erik HermansenRyan VojtesakJamil ChammasDenis Kosiak | Khalid RobinsonMikkel Storleer EriksenTor Erik HermansenRyan VojtesakJamil ChammasDenis Kosiak | StargateCharlie HandsomeDigiDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Talk
#3
|
Khalid RobinsonHoward LawrenceGuy Lawrence | Khalid RobinsonHoward LawrenceGuy Lawrence | DisclosureDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals)Disclosure (Featured) |
| 6 |
Right Back
|
Khalid RobinsonMikkel S. EriksenTor Erik HermansenDenis KosiakMike RileyJamil ChammasRyan VojtesakJaphe TejedaJolyon SkinnerJoseph ThomasMichele WilliamsRodney JerkinsBrenda Russell | Khalid RobinsonMikkel S. EriksenTor Erik HermansenDenis KosiakMike RileyJamil ChammasRyan VojtesakJaphe TejedaJolyon SkinnerJoseph ThomasMichele WilliamsRodney JerkinsBrenda Russell | StargateScribz RileyDigiCharlie HandsomeDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Don't Pretend
|
Khalid RobinsonShane LindstromRyan VojtesakMustafa AhmedSaif MusaadKameron Glasper | Khalid RobinsonShane LindstromRyan VojtesakMustafa AhmedSaif MusaadKameron Glasper | Murda BeatzCharlie HandsomeDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals)Safe (Featured) |
| 8 |
Paradise
|
Khalid RobinsonJohn HillSarah AaronsDacoury Natche | Khalid RobinsonJohn HillSarah AaronsDacoury Natche | John HillDJ DahiDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Hundred
|
Khalid RobinsonAri LeffJohn HillJamil ChammasJordan PalmerRyan Vojtesak | Khalid RobinsonAri LeffJohn HillJamil ChammasJordan PalmerRyan Vojtesak | John HillDigiCharlie HandsomeDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Outta My Head
|
Khalid RobinsonJohn MayerJohn HillJamil ChammasSarah Aarons | Khalid RobinsonJohn MayerJohn HillJamil ChammasSarah Aarons | John HillDigiJohn MayerDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals)John Mayer (Featured) |
| 11 |
Free Spirit
|
Khalid RobinsonJamil ChammasSarah AaronsRyan VojtesakJustin Scott Lucas | Khalid RobinsonJamil ChammasSarah AaronsRyan VojtesakJustin Scott Lucas | DigiCharlie HandsomeDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Twenty One
|
Khalid RobinsonJamil ChammasRyan VojtesakEmily Warren | Khalid RobinsonJamil ChammasRyan VojtesakEmily Warren | Charlie HandsomeDigiDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Bluffin'
|
Khalid RobinsonJamil ChammasRyan VojtesakSarah Aarons | Khalid RobinsonJamil ChammasRyan VojtesakSarah Aarons | DigiCharlie HandsomeDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Self
|
Khalid RobinsonSamuel RomansChauncey Hollis | Khalid RobinsonSamuel RomansChauncey Hollis | Hit-Boy | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Alive
|
Khalid RobinsonEmily WarrenJohn HillJohn BlandaJonathan Hoskins | Khalid RobinsonEmily WarrenJohn HillJohn BlandaJonathan Hoskins | John HillJohn BlandaJonathan HoskinsDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Heaven
|
Khalid RobinsonMike Hall | Khalid RobinsonMike Hall | The Haxan CloakDave CerminaraDenis KosiakJosh Tillman | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
| 17 |
Saturday Nights
|
Khalid RobinsonRyan VojtesakJamil Chammas | Khalid RobinsonRyan VojtesakJamil Chammas | Charlie HandsomeDigiDenis Kosiak | Khalid (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 51 contributors
KR
Khalid Robinson
Writer
JC
Jamil Chammas
Writer
RV
Ryan Vojtesak
Writer
JH
John Hill
Writer · Producer
SA
Sarah Aarons
Writer
DK
Denis Kosiak
Writer · Producer
EW
Emily Warren
Writer
MR
Mike Riley
Writer
TE
Tor Erik Hermansen
Writer
JB
John Blanda
Writer · Producer
JM
John Mayer
Writer · Producer · Featured
JH
Jonathan Hoskins
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Free Spirit
Did Khalid write Free Spirit?
Yes. Khalid co-wrote the songs on Free Spirit with collaborators including Charlie Handsome and John Hill, who contributed writing across multiple tracks. The lead single 'Talk' was co-written with Disclosure.
Did Free Spirit reach number one?
Yes. Free Spirit debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 202,000 album-equivalent units, becoming Khalid's first US number-one album.
How did Talk by Khalid chart?
'Talk,' produced by and credited to Disclosure, peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It was Khalid's highest-charting single as a solo artist at the time.
Is John Mayer on Free Spirit?
Yes. John Mayer appears on the track 'Outta My Head.' The album also features A Boogie wit da Hoodie on 'Right Back' and Safe on 'Don't Pretend.'
How did Better by Khalid perform on the charts?
'Better' peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching the top ten in its 30th week in one of the slower climbs to the top ten on that chart.
When was Free Spirit released?
Free Spirit was released on April 5, 2019, through RCA Records. It was Khalid's second studio album.
Is Free Spirit certified Platinum?
Yes. Free Spirit is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.