Halsey is an American singer and songwriter who gained initial attention through self-released music on social media platforms. She signed with Astralwerks in 2014 and released her debut EP, Room 93, later that year. Her debut studio album, Badlands, was released in 2015 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. She achieved widespread commercial success with her 2016 feature on The Chainsmokers' song Closer. Her second studio album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in 2017. In 2018, she released the hit single Without Me, which became her first number-one single as a lead artist on the Billboard Hot 100. Her third studio album, Manic, was released in 2020 and received critical acclaim for its genre-bending sound. Halsey is known for her distinctive singing voice and her candid discussions regarding mental health and endometriosis. She has received numerous accolades, including three Billboard Music Awards and a GLAAD Media Award. Beyond music, she has appeared in films such as A Star Is Born and voiced characters in animated features. She is also a published poet, having released a collection titled I Would Leave Me If I Could in 2020. Throughout her career, she has remained a prominent advocate for various social and political causes.