She took vocal lessons in Culver City, but quit when she unexpectedly became pregnant. Her maternal grandfather is Japanese and her maternal grandmother is Creole Dominican with Spanish ancestry. Her mother is of Spanish, Dominican, and Japanese descent, and her father is of Native American, African-American, and German-Jewish descent. Aiko has seven siblings, four from both her mother and father's side and three half siblings from her father's side. Aiko is the daughter of Christina Yamamoto and pediatrician Karamo Chilombo (born Gregory Wycliff Barnes). She calls her home neighborhood "Slauson Hills". Her family lived in South Los Angeles, but their home burned down when she was seven so they moved near Slauson Avenue around View Park–Windsor Hills, Baldwin Hills, and Ladera Heights where she was homeschooled until high school. Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo was born on March 16, 1988, in Los Angeles, California. On March 6, 2020, she released her third studio album, Chilombo, which earned Aiko three Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year. On September 22, 2017, she released her second studio album Trip. The EP was supported by the singles " 3:16AM", " Bed Peace" (featuring Childish Gambino) and " The Worst", the latter of which went on to become certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Īiko released her major-label debut album, Souled Out, on September 9, 2014. In November 2013, she released her first project for Artium and Def Jam, an extended play (EP), titled Sail Out. In 2013, Aiko appeared on Big Sean's single " Beware" alongside Lil Wayne, which became her first top 40 single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. On December 16, 2011, Aiko signed a recording contract with American record producer No I.D.'s record label ARTium, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. 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, and Aiko asked to be released from the label in order to continue her education. In an effort to promote and cultivate a following for her, she was marketed as B2K member Lil' Fizz's cousin she is not actually related to him. Aiko embarked on her music career contributing vocals and appearing in music videos for R&B group B2K. She is known for her ethereal vocal style and evocative lyricism.
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo ( / dʒ ə ˈ n eɪ ˈ aɪ k oʊ/ born March 16, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter.
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