After a period where his private life became public,Khalidchose to step out of his fear and embrace his sexuality on a worldwide scale. That boldness became the heartbeat of this new album AFTER THE SUN GOES DOWN. For someone who once preferred to create in isolation, openingupto collaboration built the soundscape for this album. This album is the result ofKhalidstepping out of fear and into a space of freedom, honesty and community. The album celebrates escapism, intimacy, queer empowerment, lust, desire and love.