Halle Bailey Delivers Soulful Rendition of Sabrina Carpenter’s 'Please Please Please’

Halle Bailey recently captivated fans with a soulful, slowed-down rendition of Sabrina Carpenter's chart-topping hit ‘Please Please Please’. Sharing a clip on Instagram, Bailey's version adds a heartfelt, emotive twist to the original track. 

In the video, she sings, ‘Please, please, please / Don't prove I'm right / And please, pleasе, please / Don't bring me to tears when I just did my makeup so nice’, showcasing her exceptional vocal range and emotional depth. The Little Mermaid actress enthusiastically captioned the post, "woke up with this song in my head i love itt 🤓."

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The performance quickly caught the attention of Sabrina Carpenter, who praised Bailey’s interpretation with a comment: "😭😭😭 heavenly perfect angel." Carpenter, known for her recent release ‘Espresso’, also took to Instagram Stories to share Bailey's clip with her followers, writing, "Heart eyes and heart ears !!!" This exchange highlights the camaraderie and mutual admiration between the two artists.

In addition to Bailey’s touching cover, Carpenter has also released a slowed-down version of ‘Please Please Please’ on Spotify. This adds another layer to the song’s evolving presence in the music world. The official music video for the track, which debuted recently, stars Carpenter’s boyfriend Barry Keoghan. The video opens with Carpenter's release from jail, referencing her previous music video's narrative, and follows her evolving relationship with Keoghan’s character.

The video depicts their quick romance and Keoghan’s return to criminal activities, culminating in a dramatic scene where Carpenter is reluctantly involved in a robbery. The storyline ends with Carpenter taking a dramatic stance by handcuffing Keoghan and abandoning him in an empty warehouse, adding a darkly poetic end to the visual narrative.

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ is set to be featured on her highly anticipated upcoming album, ‘Short n' Sweet’. The album’s release is highly awaited, promising to build on the success of her current singles and showcase her evolving artistry. Bailey’s soulful rendition adds a fresh, emotional dimension to Carpenter’s hit, further highlighting the song's versatility and appeal.

-Sushmita Sarkar