Chloe x Halle
{{short description|American alternative R&B duo}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Chloe x Halle
| image = Chloe and Halle, interview, 2018.jpeg
| landscape = yes
| alt = Chloe x Halle interviewed in 2018
| caption = Chloe x Halle in 2018
| origin = Mableton, Georgia, U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|R&B|Alternative|Pop}}
| years_active = {{start date|2016}}–present
| label = {{hlist|Parkwood|Columbia}}
| associated_acts = Beyoncé
| website = {{URL|chloexhalle.com}}
| current_members = *Chloe Bailey
}}
Chloe x Halle (pronounced "Chloe and Halle") is an American Alternative R&B duo consisting of sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey. At a young age, the sisters performed in minor acting roles before traveling from their hometown of Mableton, Georgia to Los Angeles in 2012. The sister duo act began posting music covers to YouTube and were recognized by Beyoncé, who became their mentor and later signed them to her label, Parkwood Entertainment. They subsequently released the EP Sugar Symphony (2016) and the mixtape The Two of Us (2017).
The duo gained further prominence after starring in the sitcom Grown-ish (2018–2022) and releasing their debut album The Kids Are Alright (2018), for which they earned two Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album. In 2020, they released their second studio album Ungodly Hour to critical acclaim, earning them another three Grammy Award nominations for Best Progressive R&B Album, Best R&B Song for "Do It" and Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Wonder What She Thinks of Me." "Do It" became the duo's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100{{Cite magazine|title=Chloe X Halle|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/chloe-x-halle/chart-history/hsi/|access-date=2021-04-13|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=November 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118041406/https://www.billboard.com/artist/chloe-x-halle/chart-history/hsi/|url-status=live}} and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs,{{Cite magazine|title=Chloe X Halle|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/chloe-x-halle/chart-history/bsi/|access-date=2021-04-13|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=November 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118041956/https://www.billboard.com/artist/chloe-x-halle/chart-history/bsi/|url-status=live}} peaking at number 63 and number 23 respectively. The album itself peaked at number 16 and number 11{{Cite magazine|title=Chloe X Halle|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/chloe-x-halle/chart-history/blp/|access-date=2021-04-13|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=November 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117230324/https://www.billboard.com/artist/chloe-x-halle/chart-history/blp/|url-status=live}} on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, respectively, becoming the duo's highest peak on the former chart and their first on the latter.
Life and career
= 1998–2015: Early life and career beginnings =
Chloe and Halle Bailey were born in Atlanta on July 1, 1998, and March 27, 2000, respectively.{{Cite web|title=Red Lights: Composers|url=https://www.warnerchappell.com/song-details/WW%20015018375%2000/3b5865a2-912b-781d-e053-da03880ad661|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Warner Chappell Music|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165535/https://warnerchappell.com/song-details/WW%20015018375%2000/3b5865a2-912b-781d-e053-da03880ad661|url-status=live}}{{cite AV media|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA4OpNlLMZo&t=0m23s|title=Chloe x Halle Take The Sister Test|date=June 12, 2020|type=video|publisher=YouTube|minutes=0:23|access-date=June 15, 2020|website=BuzzFeed|archive-date=August 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810105625/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA4OpNlLMZo&t=0m23s|url-status=live}}{{better source needed|date=November 2021}} They grew up in Mableton, Georgia, with their parents Courtney and Doug Bailey,{{Cite news|last=Wood|first=Mikael|date=June 23, 2016|title=Destiny's next children? How Beyoncé helped propel Chloe x Halle to the BET Experience|work=Los Angeles Times|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-bet-experience-chloe-x-halle-20160623-snap-story.html|access-date=August 5, 2020|issn=0458-3035|archive-date=March 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316183738/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-bet-experience-chloe-x-halle-20160623-snap-story.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last1=Dennis|first1=Ryan|last2=Amiker|first2=Francesca|date=August 27, 2018|title=Georgia's own Chloe x Halle's epic homecoming visit|url=https://www.11alive.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/the-a-scene/georgias-own-chloe-x-halles-epic-homecoming-visit/85-588066458|access-date=December 4, 2020|website=WXIA-TV|archive-date=June 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615054003/https://www.11alive.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/the-a-scene/georgias-own-chloe-x-halles-epic-homecoming-visit/85-588066458|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Vultaggio|first=Maria|date=June 29, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Bailey Praise Their Parents on Instagram|url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/06/chloe-x-halle-bailey-parents-instagram/|access-date=August 6, 2020|website=Heavy|archive-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516062333/https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/06/chloe-x-halle-bailey-parents-instagram/|url-status=live}} Their family moved to Los Angeles in 2012.{{Cite news|last=Bruner|first=Raisa|date=March 23, 2018|title=Beyoncé Protégés Chloe x Halle Are Here to Prove That The Kids Are Alright|magazine=Time|url=https://time.com/5206363/chloe-x-halle-kids-are-alright/|access-date=August 5, 2020|issn=0040-781X|archive-date=January 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121092003/https://time.com/5206363/chloe-x-halle-kids-are-alright/|url-status=live}} While they were living in Georgia, the two played minor acting roles in films, including The Fighting Temptations (2003), starring Beyoncé, where Chloe starred solo, and the Disney Channel original movie Let It Shine (2012).{{Cite web|last=Yuan|first=Jada|date=May 3, 2016|title=Meet the First Superstars of the Beyoncé Generation|url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/05/chloe-halle-bailey-beyonce-generation.html|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Vulture|issn=1696-652X|archive-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516062332/https://www.vulture.com/2016/05/chloe-halle-bailey-beyonce-generation.html|url-status=live}} Their father began teaching them how to write songs at the ages of ten and eight. They launched a YouTube channel at the ages of 13 and 11, respectively, with a cover of Beyoncé's "Best Thing I Never Had." They first performed as Chloe x Halle when uploading covers of pop songs onto this channel.{{Cite news|last1=Pitts|first1=Byron|last2=Brown|first2=Jasmine|last3=Effron|first3=Lauren|date=June 17, 2016|title=How Beyonce Protégés Chloe x Halle's Lives Have Changed Since Being Discovered on YouTube|work=ABC News|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/beyonce-protgs-chloe-halles-lives-changed-discovered-youtube/story?id=39918427|url-status=live|access-date=August 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618122430/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/beyonce-protgs-chloe-halles-lives-changed-discovered-youtube/story?id=39918427|archive-date=June 18, 2016}} The duo made their talk show debut when they appeared on The Ellen Show in April 2012.{{Cite tweet|author=Chloe x Halle|user=chloexhalle|number=189482666926669825|date=April 9, 2012|title=Us on the Ellen Show earlier today! It was so fun :D|access-date=February 7, 2021}} They were the winners of the fifth season of The Next Big Thing on Radio Disney in December 2012,{{Cite web|last=Graham|first=A.|date=December 11, 2012|title=Disney's "Next Big Thing" Crowns Bailey Sisters as Season 5 Winners|url=https://www.vibe.com/2012/12/disneys-next-big-thing-crowns-bailey-sisters-season-5-winners|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Vibe|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165957/https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/disneys-next-big-thing-crowns-bailey-sisters-season-5-winners-125026/|url-status=live}} and they made a cameo appearance in the Disney series Austin & Ally performing the song "Unstoppable" in September 2013.{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=Chloe x Halle Biography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/chloe-x-halle-mn0003000052/biography|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703204814/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/chloe-x-halle-mn0003000052/biography|archive-date=July 3, 2019|access-date=July 3, 2019|publisher=AllMusic.com}}{{Cite tweet|number=374346590087303168|user=chloexhalle|title=Guess what guys?!?! We'll be on Disney Channel's "Austin and Ally" on September 15th performing our NEW song...|author=chloe x halle|date=September 2, 2013}}
After gaining prominence with their YouTube videos and Disney projects, the duo independently released a four-track project titled Uncovered in 2013. The release was made up of covers of the pop songs "Applause", "We Can't Stop", "Roar", and "Wrecking Ball".{{Cite web|title=Uncovered – EP by Chloe x Halle|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/uncovered-ep/715238690|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Apple Music|date=September 23, 2013|archive-date=October 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006223615/https://music.apple.com/gb/album/uncovered-ep/715238690|url-status=live}} Their rendition of Beyoncé's "Pretty Hurts" went viral and drew the attention of the singer herself. In 2015, Beyoncé signed the duo to her management company, Parkwood Entertainment, with a reported $1 million deal for six albums.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/entertainment/news/a35443/beyonce-signs-youtube-chloe-halle/|title=Beyoncé signs Youtube stars Chloe and Halle|last=Scott|first=Ellen|date=May 2, 2015|website=Cosmopolitan|language=en-GB|access-date=July 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730205542/http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/entertainment/news/a35443/beyonce-signs-youtube-chloe-halle/|archive-date=July 30, 2016|url-status=live}} The duo made a cameo appearance in Beyoncé's visual album Lemonade (2016){{Cite web|last=Murphy|first=Desiree|date=April 24, 2016|title=Beyonce Enlists an All-Star Girl Squad for 'Lemonade' – See the Powerful Cameos!|url=https://www.etonline.com/news/187363_beyonce_enlists_an_all_star_girl_squad_for_lemonade_see_the_powerful_cameos|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Entertainment Tonight|archive-date=April 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401044013/https://www.etonline.com/news/187363_beyonce_enlists_an_all_star_girl_squad_for_lemonade_see_the_powerful_cameos|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://metro.co.uk/2016/04/24/were-going-nuts-over-all-of-the-cameos-in-beyonces-lemonade-5838344/|title=We're going nuts over all of the cameos in Beyonce's Lemonade|date=April 24, 2016|work=Metro|access-date=October 26, 2018|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813071449/https://metro.co.uk/2016/04/24/were-going-nuts-over-all-of-the-cameos-in-beyonces-lemonade-5838344/|archive-date=August 13, 2018|url-status=live}} and accepted the BET Award for Viewer's Choice on her behalf in 2016.{{Cite web|last=Adams|first=Char|date=June 26, 2017|title=Beyoncé Speaks Out For First Time Since Giving Birth In BET Awards Speech Delivered By Chloe x Halle|url=https://www.essence.com/awards-events/red-carpet/bet-awards/beyonce-speaks-bith-twins-bet-awards-chloe-halle/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Essence|issn=0014-0880|archive-date=October 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021051339/https://www.essence.com/awards-events/red-carpet/bet-awards/beyonce-speaks-bith-twins-bet-awards-chloe-halle/|url-status=live}}
= 2016–2017: ''Sugar Symphony'' and ''The Two of Us'' =
{{Main|Sugar Symphony|The Two of Us (mixtape)}}
Chloe x Halle made their professional debut with the EP, Sugar Symphony, which was released under Parkwood on April 29, 2016.{{Cite magazine|last=Gale|first=Alex|date=April 29, 2016|title=Beyonce's Singing Sister Duo Chloe x Halle Release Gorgeous 'Sugar Symphony' EP: Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/features/chloe-and-halle-beyonce-proteges-sugar-symphony-ep-premiere-7349857/|access-date=March 24, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510}}{{Cite web|last=Barna|first=Daniel|date=April 30, 2016|title=Stream 'Sugar Symphony,' The Infectious EP From Beyoncé-Signed Act Chloe x Halle|url=https://www.nylon.com/articles/chloe-x-halle-sugar-symphony-album-stream|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Nylon|issn=1524-1750|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165535/https://www.nylon.com/articles/chloe-x-halle-sugar-symphony-album-stream|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Robinson|first=Collin|date=April 29, 2016|title=Stream Chloe X Halle Sugar Symphony EP|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1874252/stream-chloe-x-halle-sugar-symphony-ep/mp3s/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Stereogum|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165537/https://www.stereogum.com/1874252/stream-chloe-x-halle-sugar-symphony-ep/music/|url-status=live}} The duo's debut single and the EP's lead single "Drop" was released in early April.{{Cite web|last=Rodulfo|first=Kristina|date=April 6, 2016|title=You'll Be Listening to Chloe x Halle's First Single, "Drop," All Day|url=https://www.elle.com/culture/music/news/a35422/chloe-halle-drop-music-video/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Elle|issn=0013-6298|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920091305/https://www.elle.com/culture/music/news/a35422/chloe-halle-drop-music-video/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Roth|first=Madeline|date=April 5, 2016|title=Beyoncé Protégées Chloe x Halle Release Music Vid For Debut Single 'Drop'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2862657/beyonce-protegees-chloe-x-halle-drop-video/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=MTV News|archive-date=January 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200106184154/http://www.mtv.com/news/2862657/beyonce-protegees-chloe-x-halle-drop-video/|url-status=dead}} They were accompanied by the EP's second and final single, "Fall", in September 2016.{{Cite web|last=Ann-Ellis|first=Stacy|date=September 30, 2016|title=Chloe x Halle Release Ethereal New Video For "Fall"|url=https://www.vibe.com/2016/09/chloe-halle-fall-video|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Vibe|issn=1070-4701|archive-date=September 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907151611/https://www.vibe.com/2016/09/chloe-halle-fall-video/|url-status=live}} The duo performed the song, in addition to "Baby Bird" and "This Is for My Girls", at the White House Easter Egg Roll, where they were introduced by Michelle Obama.{{Cite web|last=Shaver|first=Shonassee|date=September 22, 2016|title=Beyoncé's protégés, Chloe x Halle headline Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza's Back-To-School Party|url=http://www.lawattstimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3803&catid=21&Itemid=114|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=L.A. Watts Times|issn=1535-2579}} Prior to this, Chloe x Halle was the opening act at Obama's keynote discussion at the SXSW Music Festival in March 2016. They also performed "Drop" at the BET Awards 2016.{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Samantha|date=June 27, 2016|title=Chloe x Halle Amaze With Beautiful 'Drop' Performance At 2016 BET Awards|url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2016/06/26/chloe-x-halle-2016-performance-bet-awards-drop/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Hollywood Life|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827101012/https://hollywoodlife.com/2016/06/26/chloe-x-halle-2016-performance-bet-awards-drop/|url-status=live}} Chloe x Halle later served as Beyoncé's opening act for the European leg of The Formation World Tour.{{Cite news|last=Brendish|first=Lynda|date=June 26, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Reveal They Are Opening for the European Leg of Beyonce's Formation Tour!|work=Entertainment Tonight|url=https://www.etonline.com/news/191957_exclusive_chloe_x_halle_reveal_they_are_opening_for_the_european_leg_of_beyonces_formation_tour|url-status=live|access-date=October 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614044634/https://www.etonline.com/news/191957_exclusive_chloe_x_halle_reveal_they_are_opening_for_the_european_leg_of_beyonces_formation_tour|archive-date=June 14, 2018}} The duo also supported American singer Andra Day on her Cheers to the Fall tour in late 2016.{{Cite tweet|number=790739569721298944|user=chloexhalle|title=starting tour next week with @AndraDayMusic! getting so excited. see if we're coming to you x get tickets here|author=chloe x halle|date=October 25, 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200805172520/https://twitter.com/chloexhalle/status/790739569721298944|archive-date=August 5, 2020}}
In the spring of 2017, Chloe x Halle released their critically acclaimed mixtape, The Two of Us, which featured new music mostly written and produced by the duo.{{Cite web|last=Feeny|first=Nolan|date=March 17, 2017|title=Beyoncé Proteges Chloe x Halle Drop 'The Two of Us' Mixtape|url=https://people.com/music/beyonce-proteges-chloe-x-halle-drop-the-two-of-us-mixtape/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=People|issn=0093-7673}}{{Cite web|last=Craighead|first=Olivia|date=March 16, 2017|title=Listen To Chloe And Halle's New Mixtape The Two Of Us|url=https://www.thefader.com/2017/03/16/chloe-x-halle-the-two-of-us-mixtape|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=The Fader|issn=1533-5194|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165536/https://www.thefader.com/2017/03/16/chloe-x-halle-the-two-of-us-mixtape|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Lobenfield|first=Claire|date=March 17, 2017|title=Beyoncé protégés Chloe x Halle release new mixtape The Two of Us|url=https://www.factmag.com/2017/03/17/chloe-x-halle-the-two-of-us-stream/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Fact|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165628/https://www.factmag.com/2017/03/17/chloe-x-halle-the-two-of-us-stream/|url-status=live}} The mixtape was featured on Rolling Stone magazine's "Best R&B Albums of 2017" list.{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/20-best-rb-albums-of-2017-202901/chloe-x-halle-the-two-of-us-122568/ |title=20 Best R&B Albums of 2017 |last1=Spanos |first1=Brittany |first2=Suzy |last2=Exposito |first3=Mosi |last3=Reeves |first4=Simon |last4=Vozick-Levinson |first5=Maura |last5=Johnston |author5-link=Maura Johnston |first6=Joe |last6=Levy |first7=Michelle |last7=Ofiwe |date=December 20, 2017 |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027021714/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/20-best-rb-albums-of-2017-202901/chloe-x-halle-the-two-of-us-122568/|archive-date=October 27, 2018|url-status=live}} In April 2017, the duo performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" to begin the 2017 NFL draft.{{Cite web|date=April 27, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Sing National Anthem to Kick off 2017 NFL Draft|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zgJAWs5ADk|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=NFL|publisher=YouTube|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914170200/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zgJAWs5ADk|url-status=live}} Chloe x Halle released the theme song for the TV series Grown-ish, titled "Grown", in December 2017.{{Cite magazine|last=Cho|first=Regina|date=December 20, 2017|title=Chloe x Halle's 'Grown' Will Be The Theme Song Of Freeform's 'Grown-Ish': Exclusive Preview|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/chloe-x-halle-grown-ish-theme-8077765/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510|archive-date=March 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325044131/https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/chloe-x-halle-grown-ish-theme-8077765/|url-status=live}} After initially signing onto the series for recurring roles, they were upgraded to series regulars for the show's second season.{{Cite news|last=Lenniger|first=Shea|date=September 18, 2018|title='Grown-ish' Season 2 Adds Chloe x Halle as Series Regulars|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chloe-and-halle-bailey-grown-ish-season-2-regulars-8475879/|url-status=live|access-date=March 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028191932/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8475879/chloe-and-halle-bailey-grown-ish-season-2-regulars|archive-date=October 28, 2018}} Their song "The Kids Are Alright" was featured in the series debut.{{Cite web|last=O'Brien|first=Shannon|date=January 3, 2018|title=Chloe x Halle Release New Song During 'Grown-ish' Premiere|url=http://tigerbeat.com/video/chloe-x-halle-grownish-premiere/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028225726/http://tigerbeat.com/video/chloe-x-halle-grownish-premiere/|archive-date=October 28, 2018|access-date=October 28, 2018|work=TigerBeat
|issn=0040-7380}} They were on the show for four seasons until their characters graduated.{{cite web |last1=Ausiello |first1=Michael |title=grown-ish Shake-Up: 6 Original Cast Members Exiting Ahead of Season 5 |url=https://tvline.com/lists/grownish-season-5-cast-spoilers-finale-yara-shahidi-zoey/ |website=TVLine |access-date=March 24, 2022 |date=March 24, 2022 |archive-date=March 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325023404/https://tvline.com/lists/grownish-season-5-cast-spoilers-finale-yara-shahidi-zoey/ |url-status=live }}
= 2018–2019: ''The Kids Are Alright'' =
{{Main|The Kids Are Alright (album)}}
Both "Grown" and "The Kids Are Alright" served as the lead and second singles of Chloe x Halle's debut studio album, The Kids Are Alright, which they announced in late February 2018.{{Cite magazine|last=Braca|first=Nina|date=February 21, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Announce Debut Album 'The Kids Are Alright,' Reveal Cover Art: Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/chloe-x-halle-announce-album-the-kids-are-alright-reveal-8211607/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701140316/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8211607/chloe-x-halle-announce-album-the-kids-are-alright-reveal|archive-date=July 1, 2018|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510}} Their single "Warrior" appeared on both the soundtrack for the film A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and their debut album.{{Cite magazine|last=George|first=Rachel|date=March 8, 2018|title=Chloe x Halle Debut 'Warrior' Video With Stormy Reid From 'A Wrinkle in Time' Soundtrack|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/chloe-x-halle-warrior-video-stormy-reid-wrinkle-in-time-8238658/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165538/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/chloe-x-halle-warrior-video-stormy-reid-wrinkle-in-time-8238658/|url-status=live}} The duo performed the song "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania 34 in early April 2018.{{Cite web|date=March 5, 2018|title=Chloe x Halle to perform "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/article/chloe-halle-will-sing-america-the-beautiful-at-wrestlemania-34|access-date=August 5, 2018|website=WWE|archive-date=June 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621070139/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/article/chloe-halle-will-sing-america-the-beautiful-at-wrestlemania-34|url-status=live}} Chloe x Halle released their debut studio album, The Kids Are Alright, on March 23, 2018, to critical acclaim.{{Cite web|last=Younger|first=Briana|date=March 27, 2018|title=Chloe x Halle: The Kids Are Alright Review|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/chloe-x-halle-the-kids-are-alright/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Pitchfork|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165539/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/chloe-x-halle-the-kids-are-alright/|url-status=live}} Promoting the album, Chloe x Halle performed "Happy Without Me" and "The Kids Are Alright" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.{{Cite web|last=Jefferson|first=J'na|date=March 23, 2018|title=Chloe x Halle Bring Soul To 'Kimmel' Performance|url=https://www.vibe.com/2018/03/chloe-halle-kimmel-performance|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Vibe|issn=1070-4701|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165538/https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/chloe-halle-kimmel-performance-575354/|url-status=live}}
File:Chloe x Halle On The Run II 2.png in Los Angeles during the On the Run II Tour]]
Chloe x Halle's performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was well received by critics.{{Cite web|last=Pena|first=Xochitl|date=April 21, 2018|title=Chloe X Halle deliver set at Coachella and show fans why they could become the next Beyoncé|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/coachella/2018/04/21/chloe-x-halle-prove-coachella-they-might-next-beyonce/517409002/|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=The Desert Sun|oclc=26432381|archive-date=September 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917072706/https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/coachella/2018/04/21/chloe-x-halle-prove-coachella-they-might-next-beyonce/517409002/|url-status=live}} On 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.{{Cite news|last=Penrose|first=Nerisha|date=May 31, 2018|title=Chloe x Halle & DJ Khaled Announced as Openers for Beyonce & JAY-Z's On the Run II Tour|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chloe-x-halle-dj-khaled-beyonce-jay-z-tour-openers-8458740/|url-status=live|access-date=March 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028190259/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8458740/chloe-x-halle-dj-khaled-beyonce-jay-z-tour-openers|archive-date=October 28, 2018|issn=0006-2510}} Chloe x Halle were nominated for two Grammy Awards in December 2018. They were nominated in the Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album (for The Kids Are Alright) categories.{{Cite magazine|last=Lang|first=Cady|date=December 7, 2018|title=Here Are the Nominations for the 2019 Grammy Awards|url=https://time.com/5470755/grammy-nominations-2019/|access-date=August 5, 2020|magazine=Time|issn=0040-781X|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926094058/https://time.com/5470755/grammy-nominations-2019/|url-status=live}} At the ceremony, they honored American musician Donny Hathaway by performing his 1972 single "Where Is the Love",{{Cite magazine|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|date=February 10, 2019|title=Chloe X Halle Perform Soulful Cover of 'Where is the Love' at 2019 Grammy Awards: Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/chloe-x-halle-2019-grammys-performance-8497617/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510|archive-date=March 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325044132/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/chloe-x-halle-2019-grammys-performance-8497617/|url-status=live}} and they presented the award for Best Rap Album to Cardi B.{{Cite web|date=February 11, 2019|title=Cardi B Delivers Two Speeches For Best Rap Album Win At 2019 Grammys|url=https://www.vibe.com/2019/02/watch-both-of-cardi-bs-acceptance-speeches-for-best-rap-album-at-2019-grammys|access-date=September 15, 2020|website=Vibe|issn=1070-4701|archive-date=December 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191205222731/https://www.vibe.com/2019/02/watch-both-of-cardi-bs-acceptance-speeches-for-best-rap-album-at-2019-grammys|url-status=live}} Chloe x Halle's performance of "America the Beautiful" at the Super Bowl LIII was praised by their mentor Beyoncé and by several news publications.{{Cite web|last=Merrill|first=Phillip|date=February 5, 2019|title=Chloe X Halle Super Bowl Song Scores Praise From Beyoncé|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/chloe-x-halle-super-bowl-song-scores-praise-beyonc%C3%A9|access-date=August 5, 2019|website=Grammy.com|archive-date=September 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925032334/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/chloe-x-halle-super-bowl-song-scores-praise-beyonc%C3%A9|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Sager|first=Jessica|date=February 3, 2019|title=Chloe x Halle dazzle with Super Bowl performance|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/gladys-knight-chloe-x-halle-dazzle-with-super-bowl-performances|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Fox News|archive-date=July 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706094303/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/gladys-knight-chloe-x-halle-dazzle-with-super-bowl-performances|url-status=live}}
The duo appeared and performed on American media personality Nick Cannon's television show Wild 'n Out in late July 2019.{{Cite web|title=Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out – S12 – Episode 5: Wild 'N Out|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/hr72cw/nick-cannons-wild-n-out--s12-e5-wild-n-out/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515202446/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/hr72cw/nick-cannons-wild-n-out--s12-e5-wild-n-out/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 15, 2021|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Radio Times}}{{Cite web|date=September 2, 2018|title=Chloe X Halle Check Nick Cannon On His Own Show 😲 {{!}} Wild 'N Out {{!}} #Wildstyle|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CABanef6ZKA|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=YouTube|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914170203/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CABanef6ZKA|url-status=live}} In September 2019, their cover of the Platters' "Enchanted" was featured in the recap montage of Jesse Pinkman's arc on Breaking Bad to coincide the Netflix film El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.{{cite web|author=Miller|first=Matt|date=September 10, 2019|title=This New Song For Breaking Bad Movie El Camino Is a Subtle Hint at Jesse Pinkman's Most Defining Moment|url=https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a28981418/breaking-bad-movie-song-enchanted-el-camino-plot-detail/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911051752/https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a28981418/breaking-bad-movie-song-enchanted-el-camino-plot-detail/|archive-date=September 11, 2019|access-date=June 12, 2020|website=Esquire|issn=0014-0791}}
= 2020–2021: ''Ungodly Hour'' =
{{Main|Ungodly Hour}}
On April 17, 2020, Chloe x Halle and Swae Lee released "Catch Up", a collaboration with Mike Will Made It, alongside a lyric video,{{cite news|last=Roth|first=Madeline|title=Chloe x Halle Get Tattooed Onto Swae Lee's Chest In Their 'Catch Up' Video|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3163261/chloe-x-halle-swae-lee-catch-up-video/|access-date=April 24, 2020|work=MTV News|date=April 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425085347/http://www.mtv.com/news/3163261/chloe-x-halle-swae-lee-catch-up-video/|archive-date=April 25, 2020|url-status=dead}} and on May 14, 2020, the duo released the single "Do It" and announced their second album, Ungodly Hour.{{Cite web|last=Samuels|first=Keithan|date=May 14, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Releases New Song 'Do It' and Announces New Album 'Ungodly Hour'|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2020/05/chloe-x-halle-releases-new-song-do-it-and-announces-new-album-ungodly-hour/|access-date=May 14, 2020|work=Rated R&B|archive-date=July 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701081506/https://ratedrnb.com/2020/05/chloe-x-halle-releases-new-song-do-it-and-announces-new-album-ungodly-hour/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=UNGODLY HOUR THE ALBUM OUT JUNE 5TH 🖤👼🏾🖤 ahhhhhhh...|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CALLKHwAQGU/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/chloexhalle/2308988307985465748 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|author=@chloexhalle|date=May 14, 2020|via=Instagram|access-date=May 14, 2020}}{{cbignore}} The next day, "Forgive Me" was announced as the second single, released along with a video.{{Cite web|last=Cubit|first=Brea|date=June 14, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Have No Time For Fickle Romances in Their "Forgive Me" Music Video|url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/chloe-x-halle-forgive-me-music-video-47544464|access-date=March 25, 2022|website=Popsugar|archive-date=April 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401221634/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/chloe-x-halle-forgive-me-music-video-47544464|url-status=live}} They released Ungodly Hour on June 12, 2020,{{cite web |url=https://kiss951.com/2020/06/03/chloe-x-halle-postpone-the-release-of-ungodly-hour-in-solidarity-of-black-lives-lost/ |title=Chloe x Halle Postpone The Release Of 'Ungodly Hour' In Solidarity Of Black Lives Lost |work=Kiss 95.1 FM |date=June 3, 2020 |access-date=June 3, 2020 |author=Morgan, Glennisha |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603234724/https://kiss951.com/2020/06/03/chloe-x-halle-postpone-the-release-of-ungodly-hour-in-solidarity-of-black-lives-lost/ |archive-date=June 3, 2020 |url-status=live }} to critical acclaim.{{cite web|title=Critic Reviews for Ungodly Hour by Chloe x Halle|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/ungodly-hour/chloe-x-halle/critic-reviews|website=Metacritic|access-date=July 28, 2020|archive-date=November 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110055539/https://www.metacritic.com/music/ungodly-hour/chloe-x-halle/critic-reviews|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Rose|first=Jordan|date=August 5, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Release New Album 'Ungodly Hour' f/ Swae Lee and Mike Will Made-It|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/06/chloe-x-halle-ungodly-hour|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=Complex|issn=1538-6848|archive-date=January 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121050333/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/06/chloe-x-halle-ungodly-hour|url-status=live}} The album debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart with 24,000 units sold.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chloe-halle-do-it-first-hot-100-hit/|title=Chloe x Halle Just Scored Their First Billboard Hot 100 Hit With 'Do It'|magazine=Billboard|last=Anderson|first=Trevor|date=June 25, 2020|access-date=March 25, 2022|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165543/https://www.billboard.com/pro/chloe-halle-do-it-first-hot-100-hit/|url-status=live}} "Do It" also became their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 83, on the chart dated June 27, 2020. They performed the song at the 31st GLAAD Media Awards,{{Cite web|last=Langford|first=Jackson|date=July 31, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle pay tribute to Spice Girls in 2020 GLAAD Awards performance of 'Do It'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/chloe-x-halle-pay-tribute-to-spice-girls-in-2020-glaad-awards-performance-of-do-it-2718985|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=NME|archive-date=August 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802024835/https://www.nme.com/news/music/chloe-x-halle-pay-tribute-to-spice-girls-in-2020-glaad-awards-performance-of-do-it-2718985|url-status=live}} as well as the 2020 BET Awards, which was where they also performed "Forgive Me" for the first time.{{Cite magazine|last=Havens|first=Lyndsey|date=June 28, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Debut 'Forgive Me' at the 2020 BET Awards|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/chloe-x-halle-forgive-me-do-it-bet-awards-2020-9410807/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165627/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/chloe-x-halle-forgive-me-do-it-bet-awards-2020-9410807/|url-status=live}} Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Chloe x Halle also performed "Do It" on the Dear Class of 2020 virtual commencement event in early June 2020,{{cite web|last1=Allaire|first1=Christian|date=June 9, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Are Here to Bless Your Timeline|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/chloe-x-halle-youtube-class-of-2020-commencement-performance|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617195326/https://www.vogue.com/article/chloe-x-halle-youtube-class-of-2020-commencement-performance|archive-date=June 17, 2020|access-date=June 16, 2020|work=Vogue}}{{cite web|last1=Mackelden|first1=Amy|date=June 8, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Showcased Their Flawless Vocals During Dear Class of 2020|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a32800791/chloe-x-halle-dear-class-of-2020-do-it-performance/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608200413/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a32800791/chloe-x-halle-dear-class-of-2020-do-it-performance/|archive-date=June 8, 2020|access-date=June 16, 2020|website=Harpers Bazaar|publisher=Hearst Magazine Media, Inc.}} as well as on The Today Show{{cite web|date=June 16, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle perform 'Do It' on TODAY|url=https://www.today.com/video/chloe-x-halle-perform-do-it-on-today-85142085745|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617004720/https://www.today.com/video/chloe-x-halle-perform-do-it-on-today-85142085745|archive-date=June 17, 2020|access-date=June 16, 2020|website=Today.com}} and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.{{Cite magazine|last=Mamo|first=Heran|date=August 20, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Are Devilishly Good With Heavenly 'Do It' Performance on 'Kimmel'|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chloe-x-halle-do-it-performance-kimmel-9436922/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510|archive-date=April 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426131038/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chloe-x-halle-do-it-performance-kimmel-9436922/|url-status=live}} On August 30, the duo performed the title track, "Ungodly Hour", during the pre-show for the 2020 MTV VMAs.{{Cite web|last=Curto|first=Justin|date=August 30, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Perform 'Ungodly Hour' at the Ungodly Hour of the VMAs Preshow|url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/08/vmas-2020-chloe-halle-performance.html|access-date=December 3, 2020|website=Vulture|archive-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927210257/https://www.vulture.com/2020/08/vmas-2020-chloe-halle-performance.html|url-status=live}} Chloe x Halle performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the kickoff game for the 2020 NFL season in September 2020.{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=September 10, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Honor George Floyd & Breonna Taylor While Performing National Anthem at 2020 NFL Kickoff|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chloe-x-halle-george-floyd-breonna-taylor-national-anthem-2020-nfl-kickoff-9447508/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914170308/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chloe-x-halle-george-floyd-breonna-taylor-national-anthem-2020-nfl-kickoff-9447508/|url-status=live}} In early September 2020, Chloe x Halle released a remix of their single "Do It" featuring Doja Cat, City Girls and Mulatto.{{Cite web|last=Hussey|first=Allison|date=September 4, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Enlist City Girls, Doja Cat, Mulatto for New "Do It" Remix: Listen|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/chloe-x-halle-enlist-city-girls-doja-cat-mulatto-for-new-do-it-remixandnbsplisten/|access-date=September 4, 2020|website=Pitchfork|archive-date=September 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905084251/https://pitchfork.com/news/chloe-x-halle-enlist-city-girls-doja-cat-mulatto-for-new-do-it-remixandnbsplisten/|url-status=live}} The duo hosted the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in October 2020.{{Cite web|last=Oré|first=Michella|date=October 16, 2020|title=Here's How to Watch Glamour's Women of the Year Film|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/2020-glamour-women-of-the-year-film-heres-how-to-watch|access-date=December 19, 2020|website=Glamour|archive-date=April 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401044013/https://www.glamour.com/story/2020-glamour-women-of-the-year-film-heres-how-to-watch|url-status=live}}
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.{{Cite magazine|last=Grein|first=Paul|date=November 11, 2020|title=H.E.R. & Chris Brown Lead 2020 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Here's the Complete List|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2020-soul-train-awards-nominations-9481713/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914170305/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2020-soul-train-awards-nominations-9481713/|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite magazine|last=Warner|first=Denise|date=November 24, 2020|title=2021 Grammy Nominations: See the Full List|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/grammy-nominations-2021-full-list-9489062/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=April 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401044001/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/grammy-nominations-2021-full-list-9489062/|url-status=live}} On November 15, the duo performed the album's title track, "Ungodly Hour" at the 46th People's Choice Awards, where they were nominated for "Group of 2020".{{Cite web|last=Crist|first=Allison|date=November 16, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Deliver Jawdropping 2020 People's Choice Awards Performance of "Ungodly Hour"|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1208410/chloe-x-halle-deliver-jawdropping-2020-peoples-choice-awards-performance-of-ungodly-hour|access-date=December 3, 2020|website=E!|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116052959/http://www.eonline.com/news/1208410/chloe-x-halle-deliver-jawdropping-2020-peoples-choice-awards-performance-of-ungodly-hour|url-status=live}} In December 2020, Chloe x Halle appeared in The Disney Holiday Singalong event and performed "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"{{Cite web|last=Piester|first=Lauren|date=November 24, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Want to Build a Snowman in Disney Holiday Singalong Sneak Peek|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1211928/chloe-x-halle-want-to-build-a-snowman-in-disney-holiday-singalong-sneak-peek|access-date=December 3, 2020|website=E!|archive-date=November 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103220229/https://www.eonline.com/news/1211928/chloe-x-halle-want-to-build-a-snowman-in-disney-holiday-singalong-sneak-peek|url-status=live}} They performed the songs "Don't Make It Harder on Me", "Baby Girl", "Do It", "Ungodly Hour", and "Wonder What She Thinks of Me" at their NPR Tiny Desk Concert in December 2020.{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=December 8, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Share Healing 'Mantra' During Angelic Tiny Desk (Home) Concert|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chloe-x-halle-tiny-desk-home-concert-9496234/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914170309/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chloe-x-halle-tiny-desk-home-concert-9496234/|url-status=live}} They also performed "Baby Girl" at the 2020 Billboard Women in Music ceremony, where Beyoncé presented them with the Rising Star Award.{{Cite magazine|last=Aniftos|first=Rania|date=December 10, 2020|title=Chloe x Halle Deliver Ethereal Rendition of 'Baby Girl' at Billboard's 2020 Women in Music Event|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/chloe-x-halle-perform-baby-girl-billboard-2020-women-in-music-9497206/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165941/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/chloe-x-halle-perform-baby-girl-billboard-2020-women-in-music-9497206/|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|last=Chan|first=Anna|date=December 10, 2020|title=Beyonce Presents Chloe x Halle With Billboard's 2020 Rising Star Award: 'You've Done This With Authenticity'|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/beyonce-presents-chloe-x-halle-billboard-2020-rising-star-award-women-in-music-9497674/|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|issn=0006-2510|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165941/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/beyonce-presents-chloe-x-halle-billboard-2020-rising-star-award-women-in-music-9497674/|url-status=live}}
On February 24, 2021, a music video for the album's title track "Ungodly Hour" was released. Following this, Ungodly Hour (Chrome Edition), a reissue of the album, was released on February 26, 2021.{{Cite web|title=Chloe x Halle's "Ungodly Hour" video is an aquatic thriller|url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/02/25/chloe-x-halle-ungodly-hour-video|access-date=2021-02-25|website=The FADER|archive-date=February 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227155647/https://www.thefader.com/2021/02/25/chloe-x-halle-ungodly-hour-video|url-status=live}} The reissue would include two new songs and a first time vinyl release. On October 8, 2021, it was announced that Chloe x Halle would be among those honored at the 2021 Ebony Power 100 event on October 23 in Los Angeles. Chloe x Halle were named as stars on the rise in the NextGen bracket.{{Cite magazine|last=Nazareno|first=Mia|title=Travis Scott, Lil Baby & More to Be Honored at 2021 Ebony Power 100 Event|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/travis-scott-lil-baby-ebony-power-100-event-9642771/|date=October 8, 2021|access-date=March 25, 2022|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914165941/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/travis-scott-lil-baby-ebony-power-100-event-9642771/|url-status=live}}
= 2021–2023: Solo projects =
On February 18, 2021, the duo announced separate personal social media accounts on Twitter after creating separate Instagram accounts in January 2021 in order to promote their own solo projects:{{Cite magazine |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2021-02-19 |title=Chloe x Halle Get Separate Twitter Accounts, Tease 'So Many Exciting Things Coming' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chloe-x-halle-separate-twitter-accounts-9528769/ |access-date=2023-07-29 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Chloe's own debut album, In Pieces, and acting roles, such as Swarm and Praise This, and Halle's film roles for the live-action remake of Disney's The Little Mermaid and the 2023 film adaptation of the Broadway musical version of Alice Walker's The Color Purple. On March 22, 2023, Halle indicated that she and her sister are not done with making music as a duo.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-22 |title=Halle Bailey Said She And Chlöe Aren't Done Making Music Together |url=https://uproxx.com/music/chloe-x-halle-not-done-bailey/ |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}} On August 4, 2023, Halle's debut solo single "Angel" was released.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-04 |title=Halle Releases Debut Solo Song "Angel" and Video |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/halle-releases-debut-solo-song-angel-listen/ |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}
Artistry
Chloe x Halle blend pop, R&B, soul and hip-hop in their music,{{Cite magazine |last=Ginsberg |first=Gab |date=June 15, 2020 |title=10 Cool New Pop Songs To Get You Through The Week: Chloe X Halle, Isaac Dunbar & More |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/new-pop-songs-playlist-june-15-chloe-x-halle-9402498/ |access-date=April 4, 2023 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} combined with 90s R&B, jazz vocals that infused with electronica.{{Cite web |last=Rachel |first=Aroesti |date=September 19, 2020 |title=Chloe x Halle: 'People said our music was too complex for the average ear' {{!}} R&B {{!}} The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/sep/19/rnb-stars-chloe-x-halle-ungodly-hour-beyonce-tiktok-disney |access-date=April 4, 2023 |website=The Guardian}} The duo write, arrange, and produce all of their songs in their home studio. They are also self-taught musicians. Halle enjoys jazz and has been listening to Billie Holiday from a young age. She cited the singer as being one of her major vocal influences.{{Cite magazine|last=Spanos|first=Brittany|date=June 23, 2016|title=How Chloe x Halle Caught Beyonce's Ear|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/how-chloe-x-halle-caught-beyonces-ear-83687/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190705173443/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/how-chloe-x-halle-caught-beyonces-ear-83687/|archive-date=July 5, 2019|access-date=July 5, 2019|magazine=Rolling Stone|issn=0035-791X}} Chloe, the primary producer, is inspired by artists such as Grimes, Missy Elliott, and Tune-Yards, as well as some R&B artists.{{Cite web|last=Barlow|first=Eve|date=September 9, 2016|title=Meet the Lemonade graduates taking R&B by storm|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/32688/1/chloe-x-halle-beyonce-sisters|access-date=August 6, 2020|website=Dazed|issn=0961-9704|archive-date=August 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809074757/https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/32688/1/chloe-x-halle-beyonce-sisters|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=November 17, 2017|title=Chloe x Halle Chat About "Grown-ish"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSdt2FhvmyM&t=18m36s|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613123343/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSdt2FhvmyM|archive-date=June 13, 2020|access-date=August 6, 2020|website=BUILD Series|publisher=Yahoo Entertainment}} The duo describe their style of music as "confetti" because of its "harmonious" nature put together with "heavy beats and 808 drums that come together like a symphony."{{Cite web|last=Shaw|first=A.R.|date=September 13, 2018|title=Chloe X Halle on Beyoncé's best advice and finding freedom in music|url=https://rollingout.com/2018/09/13/chloe-x-halle-on-beyonces-best-advice-and-finding-freedom-in-music/|access-date=August 6, 2020|website=Rolling Out|archive-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025085023/https://rollingout.com/2018/09/13/chloe-x-halle-on-beyonces-best-advice-and-finding-freedom-in-music/|url-status=live}} Chloe x Halle have said that their music style is a combination of their music tastes.{{Cite web|last=Smiley|first=Rickey|date=March 2, 2018|title=Chloe X Halle On How Their Music Tastes Combine In Their Work|url=https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com/1874091/chloe-x-halle-grownish-original-sound/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190705173444/https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com/1874091/chloe-x-halle-grownish-original-sound/|archive-date=July 5, 2019|access-date=August 6, 2020|website=The Rickey Smiley Morning Show}} Chloe said: "My sister and I like to make music that has interesting sounds and nuances."{{Cite web|date=July 3, 2019|title=Everything you need to know about Chloe X Halle|url=https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/porter/article-5b0e9640b1965a43/lifestyle/culture|access-date=March 25, 2022|website=Net-A-Porter|archive-date=October 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026002247/https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/porter/article-5b0e9640b1965a43/lifestyle/culture|url-status=live}}
Discography
Tours
Opening act
- Beyoncé – The Formation World Tour (2016)
- Andra Day – Cheers to the Fall Tour (2016)
- Jay-Z and Beyoncé – On the Run II Tour (2018)
Filmography
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=Film=
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2016
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2018
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=Television=
=Music videos=
- All Night – (2016)
- Drop – (2016)
- Fall – (2016)
- Grown – (2017)
- The Kids Are Alright – (2018)
- Warrior – (2018)
- Happy Without Me – (2018)
- Shine Bright – (2018)
- Cool People – (2018)
- Who Knew – (2019)
- Catch Up – (2020)
- Do It – (2020)
- Forgive Me – (2020)
- Ungodly Hour – (2021)
Awards and nominations
References
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