Halle Bailey gave fans a magical treat as she embraced her inner Little Mermaid with a charming cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s hit, "Please Please Please," set against a stunning beach backdrop. On Tuesday, Bailey took to Instagram to share her minute-long rendition of the popular track, and it didn’t take long for the original artist, Carpenter, to express her excitement.
Dressed in a sleek black bathing suit and sporting headphones, Bailey put her unique spin on Carpenter’s catchy pop lyrics. Strumming her guitar, she infused the song with that distinctive Chloe X Halle flair, which added a delightful twist to the original. Bailey captioned her post, “Woke up with this song in my headdd. I love itt,” clearly thrilled about her musical moment.
Sabrina Carpenter couldn’t get enough of Bailey’s cover. She quickly shared the video on her Instagram Story, expressing her adoration with a series of heart emojis, captioning it with "Heart eyes and heart ears !!!" She also commented directly on the post, calling Bailey a "heavenly perfect angel." The mutual admiration didn’t stop there; it was evident that Bailey’s rendition struck a chord with many.
The love didn’t just come from Carpenter. Halle’s sister, Chlöe Bailey, chimed in with a heartfelt comment, "Angelic!!!! My angel," showcasing the supportive family vibes. Singer Perrie Edwards also praised the performance with a simple yet impactful "Wow." Kehlani echoed the sentiment with a "My goodness," and GloRilla’s enthusiastic "Yessss" added to the chorus of approval.
This year has been quite a journey for Halle Bailey, who has been making waves under Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment label. She dropped her solo single "In Your Hands" in March and followed it up with "Angel" last August. Bailey’s latest cover comes at a time when Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please" is holding its ground in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10. It has impressively secured the Number Six spot for its fifth consecutive week, while Carpenter’s "Espresso" remains steady at Number Five. Carpenter has set a record for the most weeks multiple songs have spent in the Top 10 by any artist this year.
The buzz around "Please Please Please" has been substantial, especially since Carpenter recently released the music video. In an interview with Rolling Stone, she revealed that the song drew inspiration from her relationship with actor Barry Keoghan, who also made a cameo in the video. Carpenter shared, "Obviously, I write songs about exactly how I feel, so I guess I can’t be so surprised that people are interested in who and what those songs are about. That’s something that comes with the territory."
In sum, Halle Bailey’s rendition of "Please Please Please" not only showcased her talent but also strengthened the bond between artists and fans. Her cover, combined with Sabrina Carpenter’s continued success on the charts, highlights a thrilling moment in the music scene. Whether it’s through a heartfelt cover or a record-breaking track, both artists are making significant waves and capturing hearts along the way.
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