![]() Although it sounds like she’s saying ‘waiting’, its ‘wading’ which means to tread through water. The latter is a stand out that exposes her vulnerability. Then Jhené shows that the way to enlightment is never a straight path as she swerves into darkness with “ Lyin King” and “ Wading”. She is still emerging as a wanderer in the chill vibe, and rhythmic “ Spotless Mind”. Each song connects us to the evolution that is happening through the album. Where her croon is usually heard over a melancholic or dark production, the beat here carries an uplifting spirit. The title is an acronym for “Why Ain’t You Smiling”, which was her late brother Miyagi’s favourite saying. She begins her inspirational transition in “ W.A.Y.S“. The album’s cover captures the image of being stuck in the ‘in between’. To be in limbo means being somewhere of ‘in between’, either in true context or feelings of uncertainty. The spacey production from Da Dot Genius is atmospheric but it’s her lyrics that establish the pace if her journey, it’s one in Limbo. Jhené Aiko’s agile vocals spellbind us into her wonderworld with opening “ Limbo, Limbo, Limbo”. From her first mixtape titled Sailing Soul(s) to her Sail Out EP of last year, we were unsure of the destination then, but she leads us on a trippy ride, then transported to unearthly bliss through her long awaited debut album Souled Out. The single’s artwork was inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-Ins for Peace, protest against the Vietnam War.One thing everyone should know about Jhené Aiko is her music takes you on a journey. “Bed Peace” featuring Childish Gambino was released as the albums lead single in September 2013. Aiko released her debut extended play “Sail Out” in October 2013. Aiko released the track “3:16AM” which was issued in September 2012. ![]() In 2012, Aiko met with No I.D., record producer and vice president of A&R at Def Jam, and he ended up signing Aiko to his Artium Records imprint through Def Jam. In 2011, she also began working closely with artists from Carson-based independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment such as, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul. ![]() The mixtape featured collaborations from Miguel, Drake and Kanye West as well as others. All the songs on the mixtape were written by Aiko, except “July” which was written by Micah Powell and most of the songs were produced by Fisticuffs. She released a mixtape in March 2011 entitled “Sailing Soul(s)” via her official website. ![]() She featured on several tracks on the R&B group's remix album “B2K: The Remixes – Volume 1.” “Santa Baby,” a cover she recorded, was also featured on their album “Santa Hooked Me Up” and she appeared as a guest vocalist on the song “Tease” from, “Pandemonium!.”Īiko also has songs featured on the soundtracks of “Barbershop,” “The Master of Disguise,” “You Got Served,” “The Proud Family” and “Byou.” She released a video for her single “NO L.O.V.E.” in 2002 which debuted on BET's 106 & Park when she was 15 years old.Īiko was set to release her self-titled debut album but the album was never released due to tension at the record label Epic, upon which Aiko asked to be released from the label. When B2K signed with Epic Records, Aiko was signed as well.Īiko contributed vocals to several B2K releases in 2002. It was used as a marketing tool suggested by Sony and Epic to promote her through the R&B group B2K and attract an audience, though Aiko affirms that she and Lil' Fizz grew up together and were close like family. This led to Aiko’s first meeting with producer Chris Stokes when she was 5 years old, and eventually he heard her sing.Īiko began her career being known as “Lil' Fizz's cousin,” however she is not actually related to him. Her older sisters Miyoko and Jamila were in the R&B group Gyrl and toured with Immature, who were signed to MCA/Silas Records. Jhené Aiko (born Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, March 16, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter and recording artist from Los Angeles, California. 5: Have Yourself A Rockin’ Little Christmas With Lucinda ĭown And Out In The Garden Of Earthly Delightsįox Theatre, St. Nothing As The Ideal ĮDOM Presents: A Boots Electric Christmas Teaser And The Firecat: 50th Anniversary
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