Khalid is ready for his next chapter. The multi-platinum singer has announced that his fourth studio album, After the Sun Goes Down, will be released Oct. 10 via Right Hand Music Group and RCA Records.
The project is described as a reflection on love, growth, and freedom, but fans won’t have to wait until fall to get a taste of what’s ahead. Khalid dropped his latest single, “Out of Body,” today, along with a sultry music video directed by Levi Turner.
“This is me in my fully liberated element,” Khalid said in a statement.
A Fresh Groove With Familiar Ease
“Out of Body” shows Khalid leaning into tempo in a way that feels both nostalgic and new. Produced with Darkchild, the track pulls from early 2000s R&B and dance influences. It’s hypnotic without being overdone, with subtle layers that feel intentionally placed.
What makes it stand out is how effortless it sounds. Khalid doesn’t push for big vocal theatrics, he lets the groove carry the weight. It’s a reminder that he shines most when his voice sits against smooth, unfussy production. The song feels tailor-made for fall playlists: cool enough for a night out, cozy enough for an at-home vibe.
A Video That Matches the Mood
The music video pairs Khalid’s understated delivery with heightened visuals. Directed by Levi Turner, the clip blends choreography, intimacy, and performance in a space that radiates tension and desire. Khalid embraces a love interest while also stepping into a more kinetic role on screen.
Seeing Khalid incorporate more movement is a refreshing shift. He’s not suddenly auditioning for a boy band, but the choreography gives the video a new layer of energy. The balance of intimacy and performance works, it feels like the visual equivalent of a deep exhale, confident but not trying too hard.
Setting the Stage for After the Sun Goes Down
“Out of Body” follows Khalid’s recent single “In Plain Sight,” which Rolling Stone called “infectious” and Billboard described as a “dump his ass anthem.” Together, the two tracks suggest that Khalid’s upcoming record will capture both his introspection and his more liberated side.
At 27, Khalid seems less interested in chasing chart formulas and more focused on exploring what feels authentic. This era already feels like a reset, he’s drawing from the warm, laid-back style that made listeners fall for him in the first place, while expanding into spaces that feel bolder.
If “Out of Body” is the blueprint, After the Sun Goes Down may be his most balanced project yet: part dance-floor groove, part reflective soundtrack. Khalid isn’t reinventing himself so much as refining what works, and honestly, that might be the smartest move he’s made in years.
