The Bailey sisters, Chloe X Halle are surprisingly exceptional, for reasons we already know and will soon find out. Before the brilliant association with Beyonce who discovered them in 2013 after a perfect cover of her song, Pretty Hurts, Chloé X Halle was already on her way to greatness.
American channel Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing in 2012 and were diligently forcing a name for themselves on YouTube as teenagers. They also have fans in Sasha, Malia and Michelle Obama. The duo played twice for the former first lady; Inaugurating her speech at the SXSW music festival and then Easter egg roll at the White House, she was featured in her charity single for Girls’ Education.
In 2018, the American contemporary R&B duo were nominated for a Grammy.
Chloe X Halle – General Information
Chloe is the eldest of the duo. She was born on July 1, 1998, followed by Halle on March 27, 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia. Although neither parent was musically inclined, Doug, a former stockbroker, and Courtney Bailey, a recruiting agent, discovered what voices they were blessed with at an early age. They also have a younger brother, Branson.
Chloe’s natural vibrato and perfect tone were already at home when she was 3 years old and Halle followed in her sister’s footsteps as soon as she could say a few words. Eventually, she developed her own ear for jazz listening to legends like Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan.
Like most parents, the Baileys hoped their children would have a normal childhood, but their surroundings had a different idea. Growing up in Atlanta, which is kind of a kiddie food market, the girls couldn’t avoid showbiz. Courtney summoned them to auditions to help them build self-esteem, comfort themselves around strangers, prepare for public speaking, as well as read scripts and rehearse, not excluding the opportunity to play a role. But what she never saw was that her daughters would become superstars and internet sensations.
However, one thing they instilled in their daughters is that they can do amazing things and learn to do whatever they want. They also taught them about independence and the power of creativity. For example, Doug taught Chloe X Halle the basics of songwriting and also encouraged them to take the initiative in business meetings and do their own deals rather than relying on his contributions.
When 3-year-old Chloe beat out 500 other little girls to earn a spot in the 2003 musical film Fighting Temptation as the little girl version of Beyoncé’s character, the Baileys didn’t really see fame coming. It was the family’s first time meeting Queen Bey and they still have a photo of her, little Chloe, in her arms at the party. A decade later, Chloe X Halle signed with her and she became their fairy godmother/mentor as well.
Chloe X Halle: Everything you need to know
Chloe X Halle had her first musical performance at a talent show for a summer day camp for Spelman College, when they were 7 and 5 years old respectively. They won the show and that started their winning streak. Then they performed at local charity awards and talent showcases and also had small roles in the movie Queen Latifah. The last vacation
Eager to see and hear the world, they took to YouTube in 2008 where they mostly covered pop songs. Their first cover was an a cappella cover of Beyoncé’s The Best Thing I Ever Had. Then they caught the eye of Ellen DeGeneres who invited them to The Ellen Show after which they went on Radio Disney ‘s The Next Big Thing. They won the show’s television competition after a cross-country tour.
Along with more tours, they have also appeared in several television shows, including Disney series. Austin and Ally, Disney TV Musical Film Let It Shine. They switched to homeschooling and the family moved to Los Angeles. Their father also quit his job to become their manager.
The Meteoric Rise to Stardom
Their big break came in 2013 after they did a heartfelt piano and vocal cover of Beyonce’s record. Pretty Hurts. This time around, they caught the eye of Beyoncé herself, as well as her label Parkwood Entertainment, who then signed them as one of three young female artists signed to her label.
Although they mostly did covers on their YouTube channel until they were discovered by Bey, Chloe X Halle are surprisingly avid and amazing songwriters. They released their five-song debut EP titled Sugar Symphony in April 2016 and wrote and produced most of the songs, including Drop and Fall. The same year, they also appeared as members of Beyoncé’s Black Girl Squad in the visual album Lemonade alongside model Winnie Harlow and actresses Quvenzhané Wallis and Amandla Stenberg. Additionally, Chloe X Halle features in the painting which became the defining image of the album.
Then she took them on tour with her in 2016 where they served as Beyoncé’s opening act for the European leg of The Formation World Tour. In 2018 they also opened the Carter’s On the Run II tour, alongside DJ Khaled. Its influence in the lives of girls is undeniable. Her message of celebrating female power and the importance of self-esteem is evident in their songs.
Chloe X Halle’s Acting and Modeling Stints
Chloé x Halle are also confirmed actors and models. They were cast as series regulars in Grown-ish, a spin-off for Black- ish in 2017. Additionally, they modeled for the FW18 lookbook for Rodarte alongside other talented women, including Grimes, Ava Phillippe and Rowan Blanchard.
The duo released the series’ theme song titled Cultivated in December 2017 and on March 23, 2018, they released their self-produced and self-written debut album, The Kids Are Fine which includes the singles Happy Without Me and Hello
Their voices are as different as their personalities
Chloe and Halle are like two sides of a coin. At first glance, they’d look like twins, with gorgeous dreadlocked hair. Halle is a bit more reserved and quiet while Chloe is a very energetic one but they mirror each other and are best friends.
They sing so differently: Chloé ferociously strident, Halle with a languorous dream. While Chloe has the most classic R&B voice with a powerful vibrato, her sister’s voice is quivering with jazz inflections.