Alicia Keys & Khalid Are "So Done" With Living By The Expectations Of Others

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The pair of R&B singers deliver a mesmerizing, stripped-down single "So Done."

A hypnotizing single has arrived, courtesy of Alicia Keys and Khalid. The singer, who was supposed to share her self-titled ALICIA studio album earlier this year, has been taking her time with her project's rollout following the announcement of its delay. She recently stated that her single "So Done" featuring Khalid would put listeners in a "trance," and now we see why.

They stripped-down track is accompanied by the release of its music video that is in stark contrast to the mellow vibe the song offers. Actress Sasha Lane stars in the visual as an outcast who arrives at a raging high school dance where Alicia and Khalid are performers. As she wanders alone and feels out of place, a crew of misfit bikers crash the party and begin wreaking havoc. Sasha is invited to leave the conformity behind and take off with the group—and she makes her choice to ride off into the night. Check out "So Done" and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

I lost control over all my energy
Done so much damage to my heart
I've given in, I've changed my identity
I didn't mean to go so far, umm-mm


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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