

She first jammed out the songs in the tropical paradise, freestyling the lyrics as she went. The LP’s title comes from R&B singer’s full name - Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo - and is a word that means “wild beast.” Fittingly, Aiko took inspiration for the album from the wildest beast in nature, the volcanoes of The Big Island of Hawaii. In anticipation of the LP, Aiko has shared the effort’s latest single, “P*$$y Fairy (OTW)”. The follow-up to 2017’s Trip is set for a March 6th debut via Def Jam Recordings. My new album #CHILOMBO is OUT NOW on ALL streaming platforms? é Aiko has announced the release date for her forthcoming new album, Chilombo - and it’s just a week away.


Aiko will embark on The Magic Hour Tour alongside Queen Naija and Ann Marie on May 1 in Boston.įor more new music, Megan Thee Stallion just dropped her SUGA EP. This is the baby - but it’s the evolved version. Chilombo is all of my projects that I put out prior to this combined. Everyone was playing actual instruments, those resonate with you differently than digital. You can hear what the mic was picking up in the room. I still love to write all types of songs and listen to all types of music, but Chilombo definitely has a lot more acoustic instruments because I wanted it to be music that you can feel. Speaking to Billboard about the project, Aiko notes “I’m still in transition, but I’m still me.” She continues: Produced almost entirely by frequent collaborators Lejkeys and production duo Fisticuffs, Aiko swoons with blissful energy, delivering sun-drenched sounds that continue to showcase her ethereal aural style.

Future, Miguel, Ab-Soul, Big Sean, H.E.R., Nas, John Legend, Ty Dolla $ign, and more appear on the record, including her father Dr. On the 20-song effort, which follows 2017’s Trip, a heavy repertoire of hip-hop and R&B talent is featured.
