Her song “Dog” appeared as a bonus track.Īiko also appeared in numerous music videos including O’Ryan‘s debut video, “Take It Slow”, B2K’s debut video “Uh Huh” and “Why I Love You”, P.Y.T.‘s “Same Ol’ Same Ol’ (Remix)” featuring Sarai, Play‘s “M.A.S.T.E.R. “ 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!. She featured on tracks five through eight of the R&B group’s remix album B2K: The Remixes – Volume 1. It was used as a marketing tool, suggested by her labels Sony, The Ultimate Group and Epic Records, to promote Aiko through B2K and attract an audience nonetheless Aiko affirms that she and Lil’ Fizz grew up together and were close like family. During this time she was known as the cousin of B2K’s rapper, Lil’ Fizz, though she is not actually related to him. Musical career 2002–11: Career beginningsĪiko embarked on her musical career contributing vocals to several B2K releases, as well a song on the The Master of Disguise soundtrack in 2002, while signed to The Ultimate Group and managed by Chris Stokes. Karamo Chilombo (born Gregory Wycliff Barnes), a pediatrician.
Aiko is the daughter of Christina Yamamoto and Dr. She took vocal lessons in Culver City, California but discontinued when she unexpectedly got pregnant. Early lifeĪiko grew up in Ladera Heights, California. Aiko released her major-label debut album, Souled Out, on September 9, 2014. The EP was supported by the singles “ 3:16AM“, “ Bed Peace” and “ The Worst“, the latter of which went on to become certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In November 2013, she released her first project for Artium and Def Jam, an extended play (EP), titled Sail Out. On December 16, 2011, Aiko signed a recording contract with American record producer No I.D.’s record label ARTium, distributed through Def Jam Recordings. In 2013, Aiko appeared on Big Sean’s single “Beware”, also featuring Lil Wayne, which became her first top 40 single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In March 2011, Aiko made her return to music with the release of her first full-length project, a mixtape titled Sailing Soul(s). In 2003, Aiko was set to release her debut album, My Name Is Jhené, through her labels Sony, The Ultimate Group and Epic, however the album was never released, with Aiko asking to be released from the label in order to continue her education. It was used as a marketing tool, suggested by Sony and Epic Records, to promote Aiko through B2K and attract an audience. At the time, she was known as B2K member Lil’ Fizz‘s “cousin”, though she is not actually related to him. She embarked on her music career contributing vocals and appearing in several music videos for R&B group B2K. Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo (born March 16, 1988), known as Jhené Aiko or Jhené, is an American singer and songwriter.
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