Chloe x Halle "The Kids Are Alright"

Chloe x Halle's debut studio album, "The Kids Are Alright", was released on March 23, 2018, under Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment record label. The album is primarily R&B but also has elements of trap, and features guest appearances from GoldLink, Kari Faux, and Joey Bada$$.

The album's title track was released as the lead single on January 3, 2018, and the album includes 14 new songs, as well as "Grown", the duo's theme song for the TV show "Grown-ish", and two songs from their 2016 EP, "Sugar Symphony". The album also earned Chloe x Halle their first two Grammy Award nominations for Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best New Artist at the 61st Grammy Awards.

To promote the album, the duo performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and released a short film of the same name. The sisters began working on the album three years prior to its release and cited Beyoncé and Billie Holiday as inspirations. The album's title represents the duo's growth into young women and serves as a proclamation of their ability to overcome obstacles and handle the challenges of their generation.

The album was well-received by critics, who praised Chloe x Halle's songwriting, vocals, and unique style. Refinery29's Courtney Smith noted that the duo's lyrics on love are empowering, while Sydney Gore of MTV called the album loaded with catchy bops and uplifting messages that will become anthems for personal experiences. Briana Younger of Pitchfork praised the duo's fearlessness in reshaping pop and R&B in their own images, and Teen Vogue's Gabe Bergado was entranced by the sisters' dreamy vocals and electrifying beats. HotNewHipHop's Alex Zidel highlighted the impressive chemistry between Chloe x Halle and guest collaborator Joey Bada$$ on the track "Happy Without Me". Overall, critics found the album to be a standout debut with a unique sound and strong songwriting.