Khalid's sophomore album, "Free Spirit," has finally arrived and the young artist hailed his friends as the inspiration and motivation for his soulful songs.
"Honestly, over the past year feel like I've been working super hard on it," he told "GMA" about the new LP. "I really give it up to my friends because they're definitely the ones who inspire me and keep me going and keep me motivated. So I feel it's all of our experiences wrapped in one."
The 17-track album features previously released singles "Talk," "Self" and "Don't Pretend." Khalid steered much of the project on his own but the LP includes a guest track with John Mayer.
Khalid, who has previously collaborated with Calvin Harris, revealed the one artist who's next on his list -- Drake.
"I would love to work with Drake. He is super awesome," the singer said.
Can we just talk.....about how @thegreatkhalid has the voice of an angel? š #FreeSpirit pic.twitter.com/Ke3MEQXSZ5
— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 5, 2019
Serving as the follow-up to his debut "American Teen," which the 21-year-old described as a "very safe" project, "Free Spirit" is composed of more serious subject matter with sentimental undertones.
Khalid took a very solemn approach to the record's production and the opening track, "Intro."
The 12th track, "Twenty-One," is an apparent sequel to his debut albumās "8TEEN" which celebrated the freedom of youthful love. "Twenty-One" is a plea for companionship, with Khalid crying out: āIām in pain, and Iām to blame."
MY FIRST ARENA TOUR!
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) March 29, 2019
3 years ago, I did my first show in a coffee shop.
Life is such a blessing, I love u guys, thank you so much @clairo for joining me ā¤ļø
more info/tickets coming super super soon pic.twitter.com/RnaUmJleCl
In conjunction with the "Free Spirit" release, tickets for the Grammy-nominated R&B crooner's North American stadium tour, which kicks off in Phoenix June 20, went on sale Friday.
ABC News' Kai Miller contributed to this report.
