In 2016, she was featured on the Chainsmokers' single ' Closer', which topped the charts in over 10 countries. It was certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as were its tracks ' Colors' and ' Gasoline'. Halsey released her debut studio album, Badlands, in 2015. Gaining attention from self-released music on social media platforms, she was signed by Astralwerks in 2014 and released her debut EP, Room 93, later that year. Ashley Nicolette Frangipane ( IPA: / ˌ f r æ n dʒ ɪ ˈ p ɑː n i/ FRAN-jih- PAH-nee born September 29, 1994), known professionally as Halsey ( / ˈ h ɔː l z i/ HAWL-zee), is an American singer.
