Chloe Bailey and Chris Brown’s “How Does It Feel” is now available for your listening pleasure! The R&B songstress has teamed up with fellow singer Brown to give us (yet) another piece of her forthcoming album.
Last week, Bailey took to her Instagram to announce the unveiling of the second single from her debut project, In Pieces. The full-length work, which is due on March 31, spawned its lead piece, “Pray It Away,” at the end of January.
However, Bailey and Brown’s all-new collaboration just built even more anticipation for fans! The sultry tune’s emotionally-driven lyrics are accompanied by an eye-gluing visual to map out its catchy melody.
Sampling Usher and Jadakiss’ 2003 hit, “Throwback,” which served as a sample of Dionne Warwick’s “You’re Gonna Need Me,” the controversial track musically delves into romance and the regret that (sometimes) comes along with it.
“I gave you more than you wanted / I gave you more than you needed / So tell me, how does it feel / To lose the one you believe in?” a tearful Bailey sings over the chorus.
The 24-year-old is then joined by Brown, who poignantly croons: “I made you drop it on a Tuesday (Drop) / I had the popcorn poppin’, we made a movie (Pop) / So many feelings involved, the way you do me (Do) / Tell me, you ready or not?”
In the (almost) three-minute video, Bailey can be seen pouring out her heart from a sofa, as the setting gives off a midnight light peaking through the room’s window. As she rises to her feet, she walks across the wide area to be met by Brown on the other side of a wall.
The scenes switch from multiple angles of Brown, along with Bailey, who’s captured in front of different backdrops of the same off-blue color scheme + outfit changes. Ultimately, the divider between the two disappears, and the scorned lovers meet in the middle until the floor cracks and separates them from each other.
Watch Chloe Bailey and Chris Brown’s “How Does It Feel” here:
Prior to its release, Bailey faced social scrutiny for her decision to work with Brown, who’s been accused of domestic violence and discrimination toward women of darker complexion in the past. However, despite the mayhem, the talented creatives produced a bop that many can’t stop talking about!
Here’s what Twitter had to say about the collaboration…
Chloe Bailey & Chris Brown’s “How Does It Feel” — Social Media’s Response
im crying Chloe Bailey really went and made that song with Chris brown and pissed off her entire fan base. she needs to know her audience fr
— ju shiesty (@stillnot1ofdem) February 24, 2023
My baby daddy @chrisbrown and @ChloeBailey SNAPPED ON THIS SONG ☺️😮💨😭
— Mo Getta🏁💙 (@Naava_Mo) February 24, 2023
Yall can be mad all yall want but @chrisbrown was the parsley @ChloeBailey needed on that song. The song and video tell an excellent story!
— 💥 Katsuki 💥 (@xMangoIceeT) February 24, 2023
@ChloeBailey and @chrisbrown can we get an extended version👀. Need that duet to run at least another 30 seconds please🥹
— A Sensuous Scribbler (@sirelokuent) February 24, 2023
@ChloeBailey cant say she wants to represent Black women then run and hump Chris Brown’s colorist azz who has shown he wants “good hair” and lightskins/blasians ONLY for years. Pick a side and STAY there.
— Mwaka 💖 (@lukaslutbbat) February 24, 2023
Nahhhhh that @ChloeBailey & @chrisbrown song is 🔥 and the video 🔥🔥🔥
— N’Joy Me (@joyellechenelle) February 24, 2023
Everybody hating on @ChloeBailey and @chrisbrown song but the song bump!!
— v i c ♌️ (@Vxckysweets) February 24, 2023
This @ChloeBailey best single. Idc how y’all feel her and @chrisbrown song is 🔥
— Brandi (@Bnlovely) February 24, 2023
Chris was the perfect energy for Chloe on this record! This is everything @ChloeBailey — After your album, you and @chrisbrown should think about doing a dual album and call it C&C
— osean 🌊 (@fearlless) February 24, 2023
Chloe and Chris Brown killed it. The Usher x Throwback sample 😍 @ChloeBailey
— J e n e e (@Jenee_____) February 24, 2023
That Chloe Bailey chris brown song is pretty nice and has good visuals .. well done
— BIMladen (@plainzanee) February 24, 2023
#ChloeBailey #ChrisBrown that video gave me chills. Love it
— Jasmine Thompson (@Nevaehs_Closet) February 24, 2023
I’m very uncomfortable watching Chris Brown and Chloe Bailey in that new video. Yes, I’m jealous asf.
— Pris J (@cillaminian) February 24, 2023
Say what you want but Chloe and Chris Brown have a hit pic.twitter.com/7RgfDQJ5Cc
— Titans 7-9 ⁶𓅓 (@_ovohb) February 24, 2023
chloe still might be going to hell but i’m excited to hear this pic.twitter.com/BeSUI6zR80
— Jay | (@jgeesh) February 24, 2023
BABY, CHLOE WERKED TF OUT THAT WALL OKAY?! 😮💨😭👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/pgNxZvNg1m
— 𝔏𝔢𝔞𝔥.❁ 🫀• 🧜🏽♀️ (@redforjanet) February 24, 2023
Chloe knows they could’ve added a bridge to make this song 4mins, at the very least. Not over this, love her though pic.twitter.com/tWkkJYeQ3T
— chakra khan 🧚🏾♂️ (@beebssaid) February 24, 2023
Chloe and Chris trending….I love that for them🫶🏾 pic.twitter.com/1QxK2s2URz
— Miss Amtrak🚊 (@ThatYoungKid33) February 24, 2023
Chloe sold her soul for her single not to even make a peep on this here timeline. 💀
— Busy Bee (@BassieLastrassi) February 24, 2023
Chloe Bailey dropped How does it feel ft Chris Brown. The song is cool, but something is missing. Chloe will just be a artist that have to let people conform to her. Instead of trying to conform to the world‼️
pic.twitter.com/6rmqy2rmUg— ‼️‼️‼️ (@SayItAgainB1tch) February 24, 2023
This is my fave part of Chloe Bailey’s new video. She just went star power to the max. It was giving VET not new artist. Chloe looks VERY comfortable now. pic.twitter.com/ZnWtwoOxyt
— 🐝Mel🐝 (@Tokyo_Gaming_) February 24, 2023
Why this kinda Chloe’s best single fr pic.twitter.com/u3elPnkZLg
— F✧REVA HAS A PROBLEM (@forevasznn) February 24, 2023
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