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  • Stream both versions of Jhené Aiko’s new single ‘Guidance’

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    Today, R&B superstar Jhené Aiko released the official visualiser for her new track ‘Guidance’ about how God blesses her, shows her grace and love, how her partner thinks she’s dramatic when she shares her trauma and more. Throughout the track, she reflects on her growth, her partner bringing out the best in her, assuring that she could also stand alone because she has a lot of God in her. Stream the track below to hear her angelic vocals in full bloom.

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    She’s also released a piano version for people who appreciate the keys and stripped-down music.

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  • Jhené Aiko shares visual for collaboration with TDE’s Ab-Soul ‘One Way St’: Watch

    Back with a mellow track featuring Ab-Soul, a frequent collaborator from the early days of TDE, Jhené Aiko shares the official video for ‘One Way St’. Implementing new social distancing rules, the two perform their lyrics in empty spaces. Los Angeles is as busy as New York—as far as traffic goes—so not seeing the streets clear is rare. Check out the song from her new album, ‘Chilombo’.

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  • Jhené Aiko tells Apple Music about ‘Chilombo,’ collaborating with Nas, sound healing, and more

    Jhené Aiko joins Ebro Darden on Apple Music to discuss her latest project, ‘Chilombo’, her discovery of sound bowls, embracing her full name (Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo), and working with Nas, Ab-Soul, and HER among many other recent collaborations on part one of their two-part interview.

    As Jhené describes it, “Chilombo is a word in an African language that means wild beast or monster. And as I got older and am still coming into my womanhood, I decided I liked it. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with embracing my powerful side.” Ebro and Jhené dive into track selection exploring the raw emotion behind songs such as ‘Surrender’ and the inherent importance of collaboration and embracing features on ‘10,000 Hours’ featuring Nas. Jhené draws parallels between herself and Ab-Soul, saying “He’s one of my favourite rappers. We’re on the same page as far as thought process… the first time I listened to the verse he sent back, I memorized it and was saying it word for word the next time I listened back”.

    On the importance of bringing sound healing properties into this album, Jhene made sure to “always stick to this idea and vision that I had of bringing these real tones to the music that people can actually feel” and added: “My purpose in doing my music is not just for me to get through things, but it’s to help other people”.

    Video | Jhené Aiko Tells Apple Music About ‘Chilombo,’ Collaborating with Nas, and Sound Healing

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  • Chilombo: R&B singer-songwriter Jhené Aiko’s new album exhibits sonic continuity (Review)

    ‘Chilombo’ is sonically cohesive.

    If you’re looking for something telling, smooth, and sensual to listen to today and throughout your weekend, Jhené Aiko’s twenty-track album is one to consider. ‘Chilombo’ opens with all of her business, and seems to become more general on ‘Born Tired’. The Def Jam Recording artist has a few features from lover Big Sean, HER, frequent collaborator Ab-Soul, Dr Chill, Nas, John Legend, and Ty Dolla $ign.

    Photo: Courtesy of the label