Source : PERTHNOW NEWS
Halle Bailey has spoken about channeling heartbreak into her music, revealing how deeply personal experiences shaped her debut solo album and helped her navigate a turbulent period in her life.
The singer, 26, released her debut album Love? Or something like it… in October, featuring tracks including Alone and Braveface, which explore themes of betrayal, resilience and self-reflection.
Halle, also an actress who stars in You, Me and Tuscany, discussed the inspiration behind the record in an interview with People.
The project follows a highly publicised split from rapper DDG – born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr, 28 – with whom Halle shares a two-year-old son, Halo.
Their separation initially appeared amicable but later involved restraining orders amid allegations of domestic violence and a custody dispute, which was settled last October with both parties agreeing to co-parent.
Halle said: “It was a lot of my diary entries about my experience through love the past few years.”
Referring to the album’s themes, she added: “(The project was from) coming out of your version of what you thought was love in the moment and looking back and asking yourself, ‘Was that love?’ Just the journey you go on as a young woman.”
Reflecting on the aftermath of her split from DDG, Halle added: “I’m great. I’m just grateful to be here.”
She continued: “I was grateful that I got to put that out into the world. It makes me so happy to see people responding to those songs. It literally blows my mind when I can find some version of a creative outlet and have it impact people.”
Discussing her acting role, Halle said: “I saw myself in her a lot, someone who gets it wrong sometimes, but still has the courage and the gumption to get back up again.”
Halle also spoke about her sister, Chloe Bailey, describing her as a source of support in her personal life.
She said: “Chloe’s really good at it. She’ll be like, ‘Go ahead. This is a good person!’ I’ve tried to match me, too, but, you know… yea, she’s better at it than me.”
Halle rose to fame as part of Chloe x Halle before achieving solo success in music and film.
She gained global recognition starring in The Little Mermaid, earning praise for her vocals and performances, while building a growing career as a solo artist.
