Ashley Nicolette Frangipane (born September 29, 1994) was born in New Jersey, United States. She is a rising American singer and songwriter. She is professionally known as Halsey. She started her career in music when she signed with Astralwerks in 2014 and later that same year, she released her debut EP, Room 93.
The following year, she released her first studio album, Badlands, which earned her critical acclaim and commercial success. The album was certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with its tracks "Colors" and "Gasoline" also achieving the same status.
In 2016, Halsey was featured on The Chainsmokers' hit single "Closer," which became a global sensation, topping charts in over 10 countries and was certified 14× Platinum by the RIAA. Throughout her career, she has sold over 1 million albums and received over 6 billion streams in the United States, according to Billboard.
Halsey's unique and distinctive singing voice has won her numerous awards, including three Billboard Music Awards, a Billboard Women in Music Award, an American Music Award, one GLAAD Media Award, and an MTV Video Music Award, as well as three Grammy Award nominations. In 2021, she was named Songwriter of the Year by BMI Film & TV Awards, cementing her reputation as one of the most talented songwriters of her generation.
Aside from music, Halsey has been an outspoken advocate for a range of social justice issues. She has been involved in suicide prevention awareness, sexual assault victim advocacy, and racial justice protests. In June 2020, she launched The Black Creators Fund, a foundation that provides financial support, resources, and a platform to black creators, as part of her efforts to promote diversity and representation in the arts.
Halsey's impact on the music industry and social justice movements has not gone unnoticed. In 2020, she was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, cementing her place as a cultural icon and inspiring figure to many. With her talent and passion for social justice, Halsey continues to make a significant impact on the world of music and beyond.
