In Your Hands (song)

"In Your Hands"
Halle Bailey kneeling in a desert setting playing a guitar, with her hair across her face
Single by Halle
ReleasedMarch 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)
GenreSoft rock
Length2:52
Label
Composer(s)Halle Bailey
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
Halle singles chronology
"Angel"
(2023) 		"In Your Hands"
(2024) 		"Because I Love You"
(2024)
Music video
"In Your Hands" on YouTube

"In Your Hands" is a single by American singer-songwriter Halle. The song was released on March 15, 2024, as the second single from her upcoming debut studio album.[1]

Background and release

After her debut solo single "Angel" in August 2023, Halle starred and performed on 2023 musical film The Color Purple, singing Academy Award's shortlisted song "Keep It Movin'" with Phylicia Pearl Mpasi.[2][3]

In early February, 2024, Chlöe and Halle confirmed they were working on new project together.[4][5][6] Despite it, on February 24, 2024, Chlöe announced the publication of "FYS " as a solo single.[7][8] On March 6, 2024, Halle also announced her solo song "In Your Hands".[9] The aforementioned project was later revealed to be a collaboration titled "Want Me", the tenth track on Chlöe's second studio album, Trouble in Paradise.[10]

Composition

The song was written by Halle with Feli Ferraro and produced by Dem Jointz and Davekeyz.[11][12] The song expresses the artist's love for her partner DDG and maternal love for her son Halo, born in January 2024.[13][14]

Music video

The official music video, directed by Anastasia Delmark, was published on March 15, 2024, through the singer's YouTube channel.[15] The video shows a cameo of the singer's son Halo.[16]

Charts

Chart performance for "In Your Hands"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[17] 16
US R&B Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[18] 3
US R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[19] 9

References

  1. ^ Cole, Alexander (March 15, 2024). "Halle Pours Her Heart Out On "In Your Hands"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  2. ^ Davis, Clayton (November 11, 2023). "Warner Bros. Plans to Submit Two Original Songs From 'The Color Purple,' Plus One 'Wonka' Tune Sung by Timothée Chalamet". Varuety. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (21 December 2023). "2024 Oscar Shortlists Unveiled: 'Barbie,' 'Poor Things,' 'Maestro,' and 'The Zone of Interest' Make the Cut". IndieWire. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  4. ^ Rice, Nicholas (February 3, 2024). "Halle and Chloe Bailey Tease New Music in 2024: 'We're Working on Really Exciting Things' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Fuentes, Emily (February 5, 2024). "Chlöe Bailey Talks Working On New Chloe x Halle Music, Supporting Her Sister Halle Bailey, Upcoming Coachella Performance & More | GRAMMYs 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Ukiomogbe, Juliana (February 5, 2024). "Chlöe x Halle on Their Grammy Looks, New Music, and Becoming a First-Time Mom and Auntie". Elle. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Denis, Kyle (February 28, 2024). "Chlöe Bailey Announces New Single 'FYS': Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Mendez, Chris Malone (March 1, 2024). "Chlöe Doesn't Care About Your Status On New Single 'FYS'". Forbes. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  9. ^ Mamo, Heran (March 6, 2024). "Halle Bailey Announces Second Solo Single 'In Your Hands' & Offers a Snippet: Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Mamo, Heran (August 6, 2024). "Chlöe Taps Sister Halle, Ty Dolla $ign, YG Marley & More for 'Trouble in Paradise': See the Tracklist". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  11. ^ Millman, Ethan (March 15, 2024). "See Halle Bailey Serenade 2-Month-Old Son Halo in 'In Your Hands' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  12. ^ González, Álex (March 15, 2024). "Halle Shares 'In Your Hands,' A Raw New Ballad". Uproxx. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Mendez, Chris Malone (March 15, 2024). "Halle Drops Off New Single 'In Your Hands'". Forbes. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  14. ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (March 15, 2024). "Halle Honours A One-Of-A-Kind Love On 'In Your Hands'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  15. ^ Pierre, Mekishana (March 15, 2024). "Halle Bailey Shares Music Video for Ode to Son Halo 'In Your Hands'". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  16. ^ Denis, Kyle (March 15, 2024). "Halle Bailey Serenades Baby Son Halo in Ethereal 'In Your Hands' Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  17. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  18. ^ "R&B Digital Song Sales". Billboard. March 30, 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  19. ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales: Week of March 30, 2024". Billboard. March 30, 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-13.