"FYS" (short for "Fuck Your Status"; stylized as "F*** Your Status") is a song by American singer-songwriter Chlöe from her second studio album Trouble in Paradise (2024). It was released on March 1, 2024, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records, as the lead single from the album.[1][2]
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| Single by Chlöe | ||||
| from the album Trouble in Paradise | ||||
| Released | March 1, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | July – August 2023 | |||
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| Length | 3:29 | |||
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| Lyricist(s) | Chloe Bailey | |||
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| "FYS" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
editIn early February, 2024, Chlöe and Halle confirmed they were working on a new project together.[3][4][5] Despite this, on February 24, 2024 Chlöe announced the publication of "FYS" as a solo single.[6][7] Halle also announced a solo song, "In Your Hands", published on March 15, 2024.[8]
Composition
edit"FYS" was written and produced by the singer herself with BongoByTheWay.[9] Chlöe explained the meaning of the song: "I wrote this song to be like "f*** your status," it doesn’t matter because I have this on my own. So you having cars and you having money it doesn’t really matter... I just want to love you... This song is really just about loving someone for who they are and not what they have or can give you monetarily wise."[10]
Reception
editClash writer Hussain Shahzaib described the song as a "bold departure from the emotionally brittle feel of its predecessor... more earthy and lyrically risqué" and linking the "murky, mercurial R&B" to the first Chloe x Halle projects.[11] Álex González of Uproxx described the sound as "rhythmic and alternative R&B", praising the lyrics about self-empowerment.[12]
Live performance
editChlöe performed the song live at the 35th GLAAD Media Awards on March 14, 2024.[13]
References
edit- ^ Denis, Kyle (March 1, 2024). "Chlöe Bailey Pleads for Love on New 'FYS' Single: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (February 4, 2024). "Chloe Bailey Declares 'F*ck Your Status' On Her Newly Announced Single". Uproxx. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Denis, Kyle (February 28, 2024). "Chlöe Bailey Announces New Single 'FYS': Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Mendez, Chris Malone (March 1, 2024). "Chlöe Doesn't Care About Your Status On New Single 'FYS'". Forbes. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (March 1, 2024). "Chlöe Isn't Easily Impressed on New Single 'FYS'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (March 1, 2024). "Chloe Bailey Wants Real Love On "FYS"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Shahzaib, Hussain (March 1, 2024). "Chlöe Shares Strident RnB Anthem 'FYS'". Clash. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Álex González (March 1, 2024). "Chlöe Drops 'FYS,' Her Fiery New Single". Uproxx. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Tapp, Tom (March 15, 2024). "GLAAD Media Award Winners Include 'Ted Lasso', 'Yellowjackets', 'RuPaul's Drag Race' & Reneé Rapp". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2024.