Chlöe Bailey addresses race and genre in music, cites Whitney Houston as inspiration

Chlöe Bailey, in a candid interview with Nylon, discusses the challenges she faces as a Black artist in the music industry. Despite experimenting with different genres, her music is often automatically labeled as R&B due to her race.

Bailey draws inspiration from Whitney Houston, who faced similar criticism early in her career for venturing into pop music. Bailey admires Houston's perseverance and success, proving that music transcends race and genre.

Bailey also praises Beyoncé's country album, Cowboy Carter, for pushing boundaries and demonstrating that musical possibilities are limitless. She views this as a positive step towards breaking down genre barriers and stereotypes.

Bailey's upcoming album, Trouble in Paradise, is a celebration of womanhood and having fun. She hopes her music resonates with listeners regardless of their background, emphasizing the universal language of music.