'Black girl here, Black girl with the Black girl hair' - Halle Bailey wows with emotional debut solo single

'A star is reborn' would be a fitting phrase to describe Halle Bailey's journey from half of the celebrated duo Chloe x Halle to standalone marvel as she unveils her first solo single, "Angel." Featuring Bailey alone amid a captivating underwater scene, the music video transports viewers to a heavenly landscape, evolving from Bailey surrounded by ethereal clouds to a stirring crowd of swaying dancers.

Having gained fame as Ariel from the live *The Little Mermaid* remake and with her sister Chloe Bailey in Chloe x Halle, the bewitching ballad signifies a marked evolution for Bailey. "Angel" sees her gazing pensively at her reflection, delivering the powerful chorus, "Black girl here, Black girl with the Black girl hair/Took a little sunkiss just to look like this/God-sent, you’re an angel," as reported by Rolling Stone.

Earlier this week, a 22-second teaser filled with reminiscent footage of Bailey's earliest onstage moments heightened anticipation for her debut solo release. The sneak peek concluded with a charmingly nostalgic clip of a young Bailey unwrapping her first electric guitar and flaunting the angel pendant on her charm bracelet.

The talented Bailey sisters, known for being personally mentored by Queen B herself, rose to stardom with their first EP, Uncovered featuring covers of chart-topping singles from Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and more back in 2013. Yet, their unique musical identity started to crystallize with their 2017 debut, The Two of Us, followed by 2018's The Kids Are Alright and their latest album, Ungodly Hour in 2020.

With this poignant solo release, Halle Bailey proves her prowess as a solo artist, stepping confidently out of the double-act bubble and dazzling the world with her soulful melody and powerful chorus.

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