Chlöe: Tiny Desk Concert
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Published 2023-09-05
Chlöe Bailey and her band were scheduled to fly in the day before this show. But with thousands of flights delayed or canceled at the start of the 4th of July holiday weekend, one member couldn't make it into town. Because the arrangements were designed for two background vocalists, it didn't make sense to have just one and the team decided the ensemble would go without.
But you would never know something was missing here. Chlöe filled the room with a stunning vocal performance, her positive spirit and light radiated throughout the entire room. The band exuded a special energy too. Right from the first note, they locked into a groove that felt really good. "Surprise," a hit from 2022, started out the set with a sexy bump and grind, R&B vibe that segued right into the body-popping "Body Do." Next up was "I Don't Mind," an afrobeat-infused party jam that really demonstrates her wide vocal range.
The party mood stayed strong with "Worried," another favorite from her 2023 debut album In Pieces. Its reflective title track speaks to Chlöe's transparency around being vulnerable. She said, "A lot of times I've been broken down and the cracks will be left, but that doesn't make me imperfect or it doesn't take away any beauty I have deep inside." That lovely disposition continued into the last song, "Cheatback," a reminder that even if we think of seeking revenge, karma matters.
SET LIST
"Surprise"
"Body Do"
"I Don't Mind"
"Worried"
"In Pieces"
"Cheatback"
MUSICIANS
Chlöe: vocals
Brandi Singleton: drums
Kyla Wright: bass
Elise Solberg: keys
Taylor Gamble: guitar
Arnetta Johnson: trumpet
Cameron Johnson: trumpet
Derek Dixie: musical direction, drum pad
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Director/Editor: Maia Stern
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Maia Stern, Kara Frame, Keren Carrión, Sofia Seidel
Audio Assistant: Kwesi Lee
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Zayrha Rodriguez
Tiny Desk Team: Joshua Bryant, Hazel Cills
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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All Comments (21)
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I couldn't understand the hate before, but now I do. This type of talent and beauty will naturally trigger insecure and negative haters, but you know what?! She's got the talent, personality and tenacity to convert them just by living her truth. Her inner strength is dazzling; and makes her all the more beautiful as she blossoms into her purpose. So proud of you Chloe.
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Not having background singers and doing all the singing yourself is wild... this is fire!
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This just moisturized my skin, oiled my scalp and grew my locs 5 inches
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The breath control and flow is OUTRAGEOUS!! She has refined her voice to instrument levels. The arrangements are fabulous. Her comments in between are both on theme sassy and surprisingly vulnerable and nervous. The band is BOSS AF! This may be my favorite tiny desk.
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She should release an unplugged version of her debut album using this arrangement and similar order. This was excellent!
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Idc what anybody says. Chloe & Halle are unmatched & underrated. They have the most beautiful, gifted voices full of range AND they can produce & write their own music. Not to mention Chloe can dance. Ain’t nobody touching them 🔥
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Her lower register is insane! Her vocals are raw and she’s just a performer. Even her more lowkey moments, Chloe is captivating. I’m proud to have been a fan since her first days!! Her talent is undeniable and people can’t not see it.
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she had NO background vocals. she a beast!! so talented
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Chloe being a producer, a songwriter, a musician, having such a great range, she doesn't deserve the hate she gets. So talented & I love her album. ❤
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She needs to release an UnPlugged Version of her album!! It will go PLATINUM 😭
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The YouTube algorithm has definitely failed me. I can't believe it took over a month for Chloe's Tiny Desk Concert to be recommended to me.
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The band didn't have to snap like that on Body Do. That was funky af. ❤
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I swear if she went NEO SOUL she would be FIRE!!!! Her voice is lovely at this pace. That opening song was 🔥🔥🔥 THIS ENTIRE SHOW WAS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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This is the promotion this album needs!! Feels so good to hear all of these songs live
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People be sleeping on her low notes like those notes don't matter. They do, that's why they are here. They give me chills.
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That transition from Body Do to I Don't Mind was everything
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bro this generation of singers really needed someone who is actually GOOD GOOD at singing live. The way she just not only sing but produce and is an amazing dancer is crazy
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What I love the most about Chlöe is how she feels so deeply. Some people just sing lyrics off a paper, but she is living her lyrics in the moment. She puts her vulnerability on display and her vocals always deliver. I love her authenticity and how she wears her heart on her sleeve. She's a gem ✨
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She needs to do an acoustic version of her album. This was sooo good ❤!!!
