Last Updated: 10 Apr, 2024 | Views: 317
Age: 36
Profession: Singer
Other Profession(s): Song writer
Higher Education: West Los Angeles College
Net Worth: $7 Million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography):
Jhené Aiko was born on March 16, 1988. She is an American singer and songwriter. Her music career began when she appeared in videos and contributed vocals to B2 K's music. She was promoted as Lil' Fizz's cousin to cultivate a following for her.
Jhené Aiko Career:
Jhené Aiko Early Life
• Jhené Aiko was raised in a musical family. She had heard her elder sisters Jamila and Miyoko start their musical careers when she was a young girl.
• Jhené Aiko joined B2K at the age of twelve and signed with Epic Music. Her song, 'Uh Huh,' won the 'BET Award for 'Viewer's Choice' for B2 K's debut video.
Jhené Aiko Released Her Debut Music Album In 2003
• Jhené Aiko tried to release 'My Name is Jhene' in 2003 through 'Sony,' 'The Ultimate Group,' and 'Epic Music.' However, Epic Music refused to release the album due to some differences. Her relationship with Epic ended there, and she began focusing on her education instead.
Jhené Aiko Comeback In 2011
• Her first mixtape, 'Sailing Soul(s),' featured Drake, Kayne West, and Miguel and was released in 2011 after she finished her studies.
• Jhené Aiko never looked back from that point on. Next year, American Hip-Hop and R&B producer Ernest Dion Wilson joined Def Jam and signed Jhené Aiko with ARTium Recordings.
Jhené Aiko Released Her First EP
• Her first EP, 'Sail Out,' reached No.1 on the R&B chart in November 2013. Her debut studio album "Souled Out" debuted at the top of the USA R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in September of the following year.
• During 2016 and 2017, she released many songs. She appeared in 6LACK's new seductive release, 'First F*ck,' in February 2017.
Jhené Aiko Collaborated With American Rapper Big Sean In 2016
• Jhené Aiko formed a hip-hop duo with American rapper Big Sean called Twenty88 in 2016 and released a self-titled album in April. US R&B charted at number one, and Billboard 200 at number five.
Jhené Aiko Second Studio Album In 2017
• Her second studio album, 'Trip,' was released in September 2017. Guest appearances were made by Big Sean, Chris Brown, and her daughter Namiko Love on the album. RIAA certified the album gold, and it became a hit.
• Jhené Aiko released 'Triggered (freestyle)' in May 2019 after touring and opening for Lana Del Rey in 2018. She released it as the first single from her upcoming album.
Jhené Aiko Third Studio Album In 2020
• Jhené Aiko released her third studio album 'Chilombo' in 2020. The album debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart and received mostly positive reviews. The album sold 152,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. She performed 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl LVI in early 2022.
Jhené Aiko Personal Life & Legacy
• From 2005 to 2008, Jhené Aiko had an affair with B2K singer Omarion's brother O'Ryan. Their daughter was named Namiko Love in November 2008. Jhené Aiko raised Namiko alone. Her musical career was interrupted for a short time while she took care of her daughter, and she resumed it in 2011.
Jhené Aiko Awards:
• 2012: Outstanding Album Award
• 2014: Centric Award | The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award Nomination
• 2015: Best Urban Contemporary Album
• 2021: Best Progressive R&B Album Award Nomination
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