Chloe Bailey

Chloe Elizabeth Bailey (born July 1, 1998), known mononymously as Chlöe, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She rose to prominence alongside her sister Halle Bailey as Chloe x Halle. The duo released two studio albums, with their second, Ungodly Hour, being met with widespread acclaim upon release. In 2021, Bailey released her debut solo single "Have Mercy", which was certified platinum in the U.S. Her debut album, In Pieces, was released in 2023. Her second studio album, Trouble in Paradise, was released in 2024.

Bailey also starred in several television series and films, including Grown-ish (2018–2022) and Swarm (2023). She won an NAACP Image Award for her lead role in Praise This.

Early life Chloe Elizabeth Bailey was born on July 1, 1998 in Atlanta, and raised in Mableton, Georgia, with her older sister Ski Bailey (born 1991), younger sister Halle Bailey (born 2000) and younger brother Branson Bailey (born 2005), moving together to Los Angeles in mid-2012. While in Georgia, she played minor acting roles in films, including The Fighting Temptations (2003), starring Beyoncé, and the Disney television film Let It Shine (2012). Their father taught them how to write songs starting at the age of 8.

Career Career beginnings, Chloe X Halle

The sisters launched a YouTube channel at the ages of 13 and 11 respectively, with a cover of Beyoncé's "Best Thing I Never Had". The duo made their talk show debut when they appeared on The Ellen Show in April 2012. In 2015, she and her sister signed to Parkwood Entertainment.

Chloe x Halle made their professional debut with the EP, Sugar Symphony, which was released under Parkwood on April 29, 2016. The duo were also featured as the opening act for the European part of Beyoncé's Formation World Tour, held between late June and early August 2016.

Nearly a year after, Chloe x Halle released a mixtape, The Two of Us, on March 16, 2017, on YouTube. It was featured on Rolling Stone magazine's Best R&B Albums of 2017 list. On December 29, 2017, the duo released the theme song for the TV series Grown-ish, entitled "Grown". Bailey was cast as Jazlyn "Jazz" Forster in a recurring capacity in the first season before being upgraded to series regular starting with the second. She later departed the series at the end of the fourth season, when her character graduated from college. Both "Grown" and "The Kids Are Alright" served as the lead and second singles, respectively, of Chloe x Halle's debut studio album, The Kids Are Alright, which they announced in late February 2018. The album was paired with a visual. Chloe x Halle released their debut studio album, The Kids Are Alright, on March 23, 2018, to critical acclaim. Their single, "Warrior", appeared on both the soundtrack for the film A Wrinkle in Time (2018), as well as their debut album. thumb Bailey in 2018On May 31, 2018, it was announced that they would be the opening act for the U.S. leg of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run II Tour, alongside DJ Khaled. The duo were nominated for two Grammy Awards in December 2018, namely Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album (for The Kids Are Alright).

On February 3, 2019, Chloe x Halle's performance of "America the Beautiful" at the Super Bowl LIII was praised by their mentor Beyoncé in addition to several news publications. A week later, on February 10, 2019, the duo honored American musician Donny Hathaway by performing his 1972 single "Where Is the Love" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. In November 2019, it was announced that Bailey joined the cast of the horror film, The Exorcism, directed by M. A. Fortin and Joshua John Miller. She also starred alongside Madelaine Petsch in the 2022 psychological drama film Jane.

On June 12, 2020, the duo released their sophomore album, Ungodly Hour, to critical acclaim. The album debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart with 24,000 units sold. "Do It" also became their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 83 on the chart dated June 27, 2020. Chloe x Halle performed the American national anthem at the kickoff game for the 2020 NFL season in September 2020. The duo hosted the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in October 2020. In November 2020, they received nominations for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the Year, Best Dance Performance and The Ashford And Simpson Songwriter's Award at the 2020 Soul Train Music Awards. They also received nominations for Best Progressive R&B Album, Best R&B Song and Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. They performed "Baby Girl" at the 2020 Billboard Women in Music ceremony, where Beyoncé presented them with the Rising Star Award.

2021–23: Solo endeavors and In Pieces In August 2021, Bailey announced the release of her debut solo single, "Have Mercy". She had teased the Murda Beatz-produced song numerous times before. Bailey revealed that the album was "90% done" and that it is more pop-oriented. At the 53rd NAACP Image Awards Bailey was nominated in three categories, including Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Soul/R&B Song for "Have Mercy".

In late August 2021, Bailey co-starred alongside Kesha and Mason Gooding in the scripted podcast, Electric Easy, a show set in a futuristic Los Angeles in which humans struggle to co-exist with robots, known as "electrics". The show was created by Vanya Asher and executively produced by Kesha. The podcast premiered on August 30, 2021.

In April 2022, Bailey released "Treat Me" with an accompanying music video as her second solo single. She explained that the inspiration for the song came after a breakup, when she thought, "'It's time for me to just give myself the love that I'm looking for.'" Her third single, "Surprise" was released in June 2022. "For the Night" was released as her fourth single in October 2022. The song features American rapper Latto. In November 2022, she sang the national anthem during Game 3 at the 2022 World Series.

On January 24, 2023, she announced her debut solo album, titled In Pieces, which was released on March 31, 2023. She revealed later that month that her first four singles were not included on the album because they were "sticking out". She released the lead single from the album, "Pray It Away", on January 27, 2023, and the second single, "How Does It Feel" featuring Chris Brown, on February 24. The third single "Body Do" was released on March 24, 2023, after being in a Beats ad. "Cheatback" was released as the final single from the album, after initially being performed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". The song features American rapper Future.

In December 2023, Chlöe covered the song "Winter Wonderland" for Amazon Music as part of their Amazon Original Music series. The cover peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her version of the song the first to ever enter the chart.

2024–present: Trouble in Paradise and collaborations In March 2024, Bailey released "FYS" as the lead single of her second studio album, Trouble In Paradise. The second single "Boy Bye" was released in the following month. During her Coachella performance on April 19, 2024, she announced the title of her sophomore album. In July, Bailey was featured on a remix of Tinashe's single "Nasty" titled "Nasty Girl Remix". Trouble In Paradise, inspired by her experiences in Saint Lucia, was released on August 9, 2024. The album cover and visualizers for the project's tracklist were shot there, and Bailey considers the country to be her "sanctuary."

On July 6, 2026, Bailey performed in an Aaliyah tribute, curated by Missy Elliott, for the finale at that year's Essence Festival of Culture.

Artistry Bailey's biggest musical influence is her mentor American singer Beyoncé, and has also stated Kelis is a major influence. She is also inspired by artists such as Whitney Houston, Aaliyah, Donna Summer, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Grimes, Missy Elliott, Mya, Imogen Heap, Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Otis Redding, Tune-Yards and TLC.

Personal life Bailey shared via TikTok Live on June 11, 2024, that she had stopped being a vegan after nearly 11 years, stating that she has noticed benefits and has not experienced any negative effects since changing her diet.

Discography

Studio albums +List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions US USR&B UKDL In Pieces Released: March 31, 2023 Label: Parkwood, Columbia Format: CD, digital download, streaming 119 17 59 Trouble in Paradise Released: August 9, 2024 Label: Parkwood, Columbia Format: Digital download, streaming — — — "–" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes + List of mixtape(s), with selected details Title Details Resurrection (with Timbaland) Released: June 19, 2026 Label: Parkwood, Columbia Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USR&B/HH USR&B CAN IRE NZHot UK WW "Have Mercy" 2021 28 10 3 87 80 15 72 45 MC: Gold "Treat Me" 2022 81 27 6 — — 19 — — "Surprise" — — 20 — — — — — "For the Night" — — 16 — — 35 — — "Pray It Away" 2023 — — — — — — — — In Pieces "How Does It Feel" — 47 17 — — 5 — — "Body Do" — — — — — — — — "In Pieces" — — — — — — — — "Cheatback" — — — — — — — — "Winter Wonderland" 87 19 5 — — — — — "FYS" 2024 — — — — — — — —Trouble in Paradise "Boy Bye" — — — — — — — — "Tell Me" — — — — — 26 — — "Keep Watching" 2025 — — — — — — — — "–" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US USR&B/HH USRap CAN WW "You & Me"(with Gunna) 2022 72 29 20 99 97 DS4Ever

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Feeling Good" 2021 Liberated / Music For the Movement Vol. 3 "You & Me" 2022 Gunna DS4Ever "Cry For Me" (unreleased) 6lack "Hello" Fivio Foreign, KayCyy B.I.B.L.E. "Gyalis" (Shemix) Capella Grey "Woman of the Year" Calvin Harris, Stefflon Don, Coi Leray Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 "Universal Love" The Game, Chris Brown, Cassie Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind "Leak It" Ari Lennox Age/Sex/Location "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" (Sam's Remix) 2023 Praise This (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) "Watch Me" "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" (Praise God) Oil Factory "Break Every Chain" (Local Qualifiers Performance) Oil Factory, Jekalyn Carr, Druski "Sam's Freestyle Medley" "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" (Can't Help It) "Praise Nationals Finale" Oil Factory, Jekalyn Carr, Loren Lott "Total Praise" Oil Factory "Princess Cut" Offset Set It Off "Honey" BJ the Chicago Kid Gravy "Mistaken" Libianca, Oxlade Walk Away "Vision" (Remix) 2024 Qing Madi Qing Madi "Nasty Girl Remix" Tinashe Match My Freak EP "Survive” Childish Gambino Bando Stone & the New World "Soft" (Unlocked) Flo, Halle Access All Areas: Unlocked "MIA" Khalid Sincere (Deluxe Edition) "The Greatest Bend Over" (Remix) 2025 Young Bredda, Moliy "The Nightlife" Honey Dijon The Nightlife "WIT IT" Ty Dolla Sign Tycoon "So I Can Feel Again" Halle Love?... or Something Like It "Weakness" (Remix) Kiana Ledé Cut Ties (Deluxe)

Production discography

2016 Chloe x Halle – Sugar Symphony 01. Drop (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 02. Red Lights (co-produced with Halle Bailey, HazeBanga & Hit-Boy) 03. Lazy Love (co-produced with Halle Bailey & Samir) 04. Thunder (co-produced with Halle Bailey & xSDTRK) 05. Fall

2017 Chloe x Halle – The Two of Us 01. Used to Love (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 02. Too Much Sauce (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 03. Future (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 04. Poppy Flower (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 05. Chase (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 06. Partna 07. DumDumDum (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 08. Worries (co-produced with Halle Bailey & Steve Lacy) 09. Upset Stomach 10. Simple 11. Mistake 12. All I Ever Wanted 13. Tra Ta Ta (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 14. Up All Night 15. Lucky Lead 16. Lulla-Bye

Various Artists – Dear White People (A Netflix Original Series Soundtrack) 10. Chloe x Halle – "Bougie Party" (co-produced with Halle Bailey & bLAck pARty)

Chloe x Halle – I Say So (single)

2018 Chloe x Halle – The Kids Are Alright 01. Hello Friend (Intro) (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 02. The Kids Are Alright 03. Grown 04. Hi Lo (featuring GoldLink) (co-produced with Pluss) 05. Everywhere (co-produced with Pluss) 06. FaLaLa (Interlude) (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 07. Fake (featuring Kari Faux) (co-produced with bLAck pARty & Doc Allison) 08. Baptize (Interlude) (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 09. Down (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 10. Galaxy 11. Happy Without Me (featuring Joey Bada$$) (co-produced with Halle Bailey, The Messengers & Sad Money) 12. Babybird (co-produced with Halle Bailey & Derek Dixie) 13. Warrior 14. Cool People (co-produced with Halle Bailey & Malay) 15. Baby on a Plane 17. Drop (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 18. Fall

Trolls: The Beat Goes On! Chloe x Halle – "Shine Bright" (co-produced with Halle Bailey)

2019 Various Artists – Little (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 01. Chloe x Halle – "Be Yourself" (co-produced with Halle Bailey)

Chloe x Halle – Thinkin' About Me / Who Knew (single) (co-produced with Halle Bailey)

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Chloe x Halle – "Enchanted" (co-produced with Halle Bailey)

2020 Chloe x Halle – Ungodly Hour 01. Intro 02. Forgive Me (co-produced with Sounwave & Jake One) 03. Baby Girl 04. Do It (co-produced with Scott Storch, Avedon & Asoteric) 05. Tipsy 07. Busy Boy (co-produced with Gitty & Nasri) 08. Catch Up (featuring Swae Lee & Mike WiLL Made It) (co-produced with Mike WiLL Made It, Pluss & Royal Z) 09. Overwhelmed 10. Lonely (co-produced with Halle Bailey, Scott Storch & Avedon) 11. Don't Make It Harder on Me (co-produced with Nasri & Gitty) 12. Wonder What She Thinks of Me (co-produced with Halle Bailey) 13. Rest of Your Life (co-produced with Halle Bailey, Boi-1da, Vinylz & Jahaan Sweet)

Chloe x Halle – Spotify Singles 01. Tipsy 02. Sendin' My Love

2021 Chloe x Halle – Ungodly Hour (Chrome Edition) 14. Hazy 15. 80/20 (co-produced with Halle Bailey & Bregma)

Chloe x Halle – Georgia on My Mind (single) (co-produced with Derek Dixie)

Various Artists – Music for the Movement Vol. 3: Liberated 03. Chlöe – "Feeling Good"

Apple Music – Juneteenth: Freedom Songs 05. "Waterfalls" (co-produced with Organized Noize)

Chlöe – Have Mercy (single) (co-produced with Murda Beatz, Joseph L'étranger, FnZ & BoogzDaBeast)

2022 Chlöe – Spotify Singles 01. "Surprise" (Unplugged Remix) (co-produced with Derek Dixie)

2023 Chlöe – In Pieces 02. "Pray It Away" (co-produced with ThankGod4Cody, Ecasssh, Pitt Tha Kid & Puredandy) 03. "Body Do" (co-produced with 2300) 12. "Cheatback" (featuring Future) (co-produced with Gitty)

2024 Chlöe – Trouble in Paradise 09. "Never Let You Go" (featuring YG Marley) (co-produced with Dawda, Aladdin & Go Grizzly) 12. "FYS" (co-produced with BongoByTheWay, Cashmere Brown & Go Grizzly)

Tours

Headlining In Pieces Tour (2023)

Filmography Film + Key X Denotes works that have not yet been released Year Film Role Notes 2003 The Fighting Temptations Young Lilly 2008 Meet the Browns Tosha 2009 Gospel Hill Anna 2012 Let It Shine Choir Member 2016 Beyoncé: Lemonade Cameo Segment: "All Night" intro 2018 The Kids Are Alright Herself Short film 2021 Why The Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky Moon Chloe Bailey presented by Fendi Herself 2022 Jane Isabelle "Izzy" Morris 2023 Praise This Sam 2024 The Exorcism Blake Holloway 2025 Sneaks Maxine (voice) 2026 StrungLaila Calloway Post-production Post-production TBA Ebony In production

Television

Podcasts Year Title Role Notes 2021 Electric Easy Vector Lead role

Music videos "Have Mercy" (2021) "You & Me" (with Gunna) (2022) "Treat Me" (2022) "Hello" (2022) "Surprise" (2022) "For the Night" (with Latto) (2022) "Pray It Away" (2023) "How Does It Feel" (with Chris Brown) (2023) "Cheatback" (with Future) (2023) "Boy Bye" (2024) "Vision Remix" (with Qing Madi) (2024) “The Greatest Bend Over (Take It Easy) Remix” (with MOLIY) (2025)

Awards and nominations