- Do you have any more visuals planned from this album?
- Absolutely, yes.
- Which records?
What are we thinking next?
- So much more is coming. (laughs)
- We got Chloe x Halle here who are nominated
for VMAs for Best R&B and Best Quarantine Performances.
You guys are no strangers to the VMAs.
You were nominated in 2018.
- We were so happy and excited to get nominated again
this year, but two this time.
And we're just so honored to be a part
of this incredible award show.
- You just released 'Ungodly Hour,'
and what have you been hearing?
How does it feel to have your baby finally
out there in the world?
- We really worked so very hard on this album--
blood, sweat, and tears.
We're so happy with all the positive feedback.
This album is our most popular album,
and the songs are going viral,
and it's kind of really crazy.
You know, we pinch ourselves at times,
but we're just really grateful
that everything is going so smoothly,
even in the midst of this pandemic.
- You know, this time around, we get the more mature,
personal aesthetic.
You know, you guys are talking about relationships.
The last time you spoke to us Chloe,
you described this album as having "total baddie vibes."
Have fans echoed that sentiment?
- You know, I'm 22 and my sister's 20.
We are women now.
And it's been fun finding ourselves through life,
whether it's love or relationships.
Naturally, as we progress and grow and experience life,
our music will take everyone on that journey as well.
And I'm so happy it's been so well received by everyone
who's listened to it.
- Yo, as creative directors yourselves,
what's your approach when
you're putting these visuals together?
- We always save so many references
and we'll send them back and forth.
And when we get the idea of what we're going to do,
we just immediately fall in love with it.
Because whenever I hear music,
I love seeing the music videos to it, the short films.
It just brings the music to life.
And I'm happy we've been able to do
that, successfully, during quarantine.
- Do you already know when you're writing the song
what the video might look like,
or is that something that comes
on the latter part of the process?
- The story is definitely the blueprint.
When we're finished with a song,
we know exactly what we want it to look like,
what we want it to feel like.
This song "Tipsy" we did, or "Baby Girl,"
it's very sentimental and vulnerable.
And so we know, immediately, that maybe we show a softer side
with the visuals.
- What are the differences between preparing
for those virtual performances versus
those in-person performances?
- Ooh, well it's pretty much the same.
I feel like the difference is the nervousness
from being in front of an audience, and the energy
that you feel knowing that other people will be around you.
But, our preparation is the same.
Our love that goes into the musical arrangement
each time we perform a song is the same.
The outfits are the same.
It's really fun to do and put together,
and bring people into our world.
- You're at home.
You're with family.
Does family ever get involved to help out on some
of these shoots?
- Everything that we do, our family is involved.
That's the key to keeping us grounded
and remembering who we are.
Our little brother is an amazing help.
We call him our little A&R because
he has such a great musical ear
and is really helping contribute to some of our songs.
- Of course, Chloe x Halle is a solidified, artistic,
iconic duo, but what are some of the things
that are uniquely different between the two of you?
Personality wise?
- I'm an Aries.
So, I'm very headstrong, and I'm fiery,
and when I'm angry, I like to yell it out
and get it out of my system.
My sister is the opposite.
She is the salt of the earth.
So sensitive, so calm.
Like-- - I think it's the Cancer.
Yeah, it's the Cancer. - I'm a Cancer.
- We're kind of like fire and water in that way.
It makes it so much easier to create with somebody
who brings something new to the table.
So, I think that's what makes us work.
- What message do you have for your fans as they are pulling
for you to win this award?
- Ooh, we just want to say thank you
for all of your love and constant support.
We would not be here without you beautiful souls.
Thank you for rocking to our new album, 'Ungodly Hour,'
and we hope we continue to make you all proud
with new visuals and all this stuff.
And it's just going to progress and get even more exciting.
So, we can't wait.