While paying homage to Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott on the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective honors ceremony (#BMCHonors), Chloe Bailey got here by means of with a rendition of Aaliyah’s “One in a Million.”
Chloe Sang At The Black Music Collective Honors
The ceremony went down on Thursday night in Los Angeles, just some days forward of the sixty fifth Annual Grammy Awards. Missy—together with Lil Wayne, Dr. Dre, and music govt Sylvia Rhone—have been all honored, and Chloe took to the stage to honor Elliott.
The “Have Mercy” singer particularly provided a harmonious rendition of “One in a Million” by Aaliyah, a music that was penned by Missy.
In addition to Chloe performing Aaliyah’s traditional, Ciara and Tweet respectively carried out “1, 2 Step” and “Oops (Oh My)”—two tracks that featured Missy again within the early 2000s. Talk a couple of enjoyable blast from the previous to honor the Virginia-bred rap icon!
Social Media Reacts To Chloe’s Rendition
As is the case with these viral occasions, folks started expressing their ideas on social media. Check out what some listeners needed to say down beneath.
Chloe Bailey overlaying Aaliyah and Missy?? Can you say legendaric? pic.twitter.com/ZyHljNX9fP
— B•R•I is IN PIECES 🫀 (@chloverview) February 3, 2023
Now…. I like Chloe however she higher not everrrrrr get on stage and sing Aaliyah once more and I’m NOT FUCKIN PLAYIN🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
— Shawnee Easton🦄 (@XBeautyXBrains_) February 3, 2023
they mad bc chloe sings it higher than aaliyah 😭 https://t.co/2wLSklev4z
— s ꨄ︎ (@ilysafari) February 3, 2023
I like Chloe Bailey however she isn’t any Aaliyah lol https://t.co/3ulkB4hirn
— JewJew 💎 (@yellagurl95) February 3, 2023
It’s not speculated to “sound” like Aaliyah or “give” Aaliyah. It’s CHLOE BAILEY singing! 😂 She did a wonderful job! ❤️✨ https://t.co/vGdzryqaVD
— 𝔏𝔢𝔞𝔥.❁ | PRAY IT AWAY🫀 (@redforjanet) February 3, 2023
Chloe Reflects On Missy Elliott In Instagram Post: ‘She Inspires Me’
A day after her efficiency, Chloe took to Instagram to acknowledge the expertise with an add.
The 24-year-old acknowledged that “being able to honor Missy Elliott last night meant everything to [her].” She additionally famous that Missy is a “trailblazer” who impressed her as each an artist and producer. Notably, she referred to Missy Elliott as a “genius” and hoped that she might “make the same impact on the music industry as she has done.”
She additionally expressed a heat message for Aaliyah, saying that she’s cherished and missed by many.
What do you consider Chloe’s rendition of “One in a Million” by Aaliyah? Additionally, what are your ideas on the listeners’ reactions?