In early February, 2024, Chlöe and
Halle confirmed they were working on a new project toghether.[3][4][5] Despite this, on February 24, 2024 Chlöe announced the publication of "FYS" as a solo single.[6][7] Halle also annunced a solo song, "
In Your Hands", published on March 15, 2024.[8]
Composition
"FYS" was written and produced by the singer herself with
BongoByTheWay.[9] Chlöe explained the meaning of the song: "I wrote this song to be like "f*** your status," it doesn’t matter because I have this on my own. So you having cars and you having money it doesn’t really matter... I just want to love you... This song is really just about loving someone for who they are and not what they have or can give you monetarily wise."[10]
Reception
Clash writer Hussain Shahzaib described the song as a "bold departure from the emotionally brittle feel of its predecessor... more earthy and lyrically risqué" and linking the "murky, mercurial R&B" to the first
Chloe x Halle projects.[11] Álex González of Uproxx described the sound as "rhythmic and alternative R&B", praising the lyrics about self-empowerment.[12]