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Chlöe Bailey Reacts Amid Reported Low Album Sales
Chlöe Bailey is speaking out following her underwhelming album sales.
The singer’s debut album In Pieces reportedly failed to debut in the top 100. According to Chart Data, it opened at No. 119 on the Billboard 200 after only selling 10,000 units.
Chlöe's 'In Pieces' debuts at #119 on this week's Billboard 200 (10K sold; @ChloeBailey).
— chart data (@chartdata) April 10, 2023
Fans shared their surprised reactions, with some noting that Chlöe put in the work and had been promoting the album heavily with appearances on television, radio programs, and in magazines.
“She was everywhere promoting this album. I wonder what happened,” tweeted one person, while another added, “Who cares where it charted 🤷🏿♂️ It was an amazing project.”
She was everywhere promoting this album. I wonder what happened
— Kyrie Curving (@1YungLuver) April 10, 2023
Who cares where it charted 🤷🏿♂️ It was an amazing project
— LLC (#1 Bobble) – Nicki fan (@ShesAFanSir) April 10, 2023
Amid the sales reports, Chlöe took to Twitter to seemingly address the chatter and thank those who supported her.
“in pieces was about letting go & trusting myself. i’ve enjoyed every moment of it and i love everyone who listened to it,” she tweeted.
in pieces was about letting go & trusting myself. i’ve enjoyed every moment of it and i love everyone who listened to it. tour starts tomorrow in chicago and im so ready to perform these songs for yall ❤️🔥
— Chlöe (@ChloeBailey) April 10, 2023
Chlöe is now focused on her upcoming “In Pieces Tour,” which kicks off Tuesday in Chicago.
“tour starts tomorrow in chicago and im so ready to perform these songs for yall,” she added.
In Pieces, which was released March 31 via Parkwood/Columbia, features appearances from Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, and Future.
“I wanted this album to signify and represent heartbreak in every way,” Chlöe previously told fans. “The body of work sounds like a project that I’ve always wanted my first project to sound like in my head.”