Jhené Aiko
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| Jhené Aiko | |
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| Birth name | Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo |
| Born | March 16, 1988 |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter, poet |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Def Jam/Artium |
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo (born March 16, 1988), is an American Pop/R&B singer/song writer.[1] She was formerly signed to T.U.G./Epic Records, but left to continue her education. She was also well known as "Lil' Fizz's cousin", however, she is not related to him.[2][3] It was used as a marketing tool suggested by Chris Stokes to promote her through B2K and attract audience, but they were close like family.[4][5] On December 16, 2011, Jhené signed a recording contract with No I.D.'s record label Artium distributed through Def Jam Recordings.[6]
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life and Career Beginnings
Jhené Aiko was born and raised in Los Angeles, in a multicultural family. Her mother, Christina Yamamoto, is of Japanese, Spanish, Dominican descent. Her father, Dr. Karamo Chilombo, is of African American, German Jewish, Yaqui, Choctaw, Cherokee, Navajo descent.[7][8] She also has French ancestry but has not stated which of her parents is part French.[9] She mostly says she is Japanese, African American, Native American based on percentages, but identifies with all of her ethnicities.[10][11] She has four older full-siblings named Miyoko, Jamila, Jahi, and Miyagi. She also has three half-siblings (two older and one younger) through her father's side named Marcia, Dio, and Kareena. Her older sisters Miyoko and Jamila were in the R&B group Gyrl and toured with Immature, who were signed to MCA Records/Silas Records. This led to her first meeting with producer Chris Stokes when she was five years old. Eventually, Stokes heard her sing. When B2K signed with Epic Records, she was signed as well. She served as the opening act for B2K on the Scream Tour 3.[12]
[edit] B2K Cross-promotion and other releases
A few of Jhené's songs are featured on B2K releases. Tracks five through eight on B2K's B2K: The Remixes - Volume 1 are sung by her. They were: My Name Is Jhene (Intro),[13] He Couldn't Kiss (Album Version),[13] Gonna Love You Anyway (Snippet),[13] and Stuck Like This (Snippet).[13] Santa Baby, a cover she recorded, was featured on B2K's Santa Hooked Me Up.[14] On Pandemonium!, she was featured as a guest vocalist on the song Tease,[15] and her song Dog[15] appeared as a bonus track on B2K's Pandemonium. The full version of Stuck Like This can be heard as the final track on The Remixes - Volume 2.[16] She has a video for her single NO L.O.V.E which debuted on BET 106 & Park when she was 15 years old. Jhené has appeared in numerous music videos including O'Ryan's debut video, Take It Slow,[17] B2K's debut video Uh Huh[18] and Why I Love You,[19] P.Y.T.'s Same Ol' Same Ol' (Remix)[20] featuring Sarai, Play's M.A.S.T.E.R. (Part 2)[21] featuring Lil' Fizz video and Morgan Smith's 2004 video Blow Ya Whistle.[22] Jhené also has songs featured on the soundtracks of Barbershop,[23] The Master of Disguise,[24] You Got Served,[25] The Proud Family[26] and Byou.[27]
[edit] 2011-present Sailing Souls, Def Jam and Second Studio Album
She released a mixtape on March 16, 2011 entitled Sailing Soul(s). Rap-up.com said "Before 2012 hit, the black-haired beauty joined forces with Chi-town producer No I.D., who now occupies a label position at Def Jam as vice president of A&R, and became a signed singer once more. She says she’s “not your next Beyoncé,” but we think Jhené has the ability to serve up sonic gems all the same."[28]
[edit] Personal life
Jhené has a daughter named Namiko Love Chilombo-Browner, who was born on November 19, 2008. The father of her daughter is O'Ryan.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Mixtapes
- Sailing Soul(s) (2011)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B | |||
| 2003 | No L.O.V.E. | 5 |
[edit] Featured songs
| Year | Song | Album | Album Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | My Name Is Jhene (Intro) | B2K: The Remixes - Volume 1 | B2K |
| He Couldn't Kiss (Album Version) | |||
| Gonna Love You Anyway (Snippet) | |||
| Stuck Like This (Snippet) | |||
| Cherry Pie | The Master of Disguise Soundtrack | Various Artists | |
| Sneaky | Barbershop Soundtrack | ||
| Santa Baby | Santa Hooked Me Up | B2K | |
| Dog | Pandemonium! | ||
| 2003 | Stuck Like This | The Remixes - Volume 2 | |
| De Ja Vu | Kids Choice Awards 2003 – Volume 4 | Various Artists | |
| 2004 | Happy | You Got Served | |
| 2005 | Right Here | The Proud Family Soundtrack | |
| 2006 | How It's Done | Byou | |
| 2010 | Growing Apart (To Get Closer) | O(verly) D(edicated) | Kendrick Lamar |
| 2011 | Fantasy | Setbacks | Schoolboy Q |
| Body on Me | Believe in H.O.P.E. Wright | H.O.P.E. Wright | |
| Do Better Blues | Believe in H.O.P.E. Wright | H.O.P.E. Wright | |
| Nothing New | LongTerm: Mentality | Ab-Soul | |
| 2012 | Sex Drive | Habits & Contradictions | Schoolboy Q |
[edit] References
- ^ Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (August 1, 2003). All music guide to soul: the definitive guide to R&B and soul. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 27–. ISBN 9780879307448. http://books.google.com/books?id=o552g5xRRiwC&pg=PA27. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ "The Vixen Q And A: Jhene Aíko Talks 'Sailing Soul(s),' Explains Relationship With B2K & Chris Stokes + Plots To Save The World". Vibe.com. March 28, 2011. http://vibe.com/content/vixen-qa-jhene-%C3%ADko-talks-sailing-souls-explains-relationship-b2k-chris-stokes-plots-save-wor. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Redefining the Female SuperStar: Jhene Aiko". :. http://edgemagazinesite.com/?p=3760. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Reddlipstick Profiles: Jhene' Aiko". The Reddlipstick Blog. August 5, 2011. http://www.reddlipstickblog.com/2011/08/reddlipstick-profiles-jhene-aiko.html?spref=tw. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "theKNOWnameblog INTERVIEW: The Sailing Soul Jhene Aiko". Knownameblog.com. http://knownameblog.com/?p=181. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ Staff, SR (December 18, 2011). "Def Jam Signs 'Sailing Souls' Artist Jhene Aiko". SingersRoom.com. http://www.singersroom.com/news/7825/Def-Jam-Signs-Sailing-Souls-Artist-Jhene-Aiko.
- ^ "More of Jhene's questions answered". Myspace.com. April 1, 2007. http://www.myspace.com/jheneaiko/blog/247911909. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ Posted by Frank at 6:08 pm. "AsiansOfMixedRace.com". AsiansOfMixedRace.com. http://www.asiansofmixedrace.com/?page_id=81. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "EthniCelebs". EthniCelebs.com. http://ethnicelebs.com/jhene. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
- ^ "Ask Jhene Aiko". Formspring.me. http://www.formspring.me/JheneAiko. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Luxe7Mag Feature: Exclusive Interview with Recording Artist Jhene Aiko". luxe7mag.wordpress.com. http://luxe7mag.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/luxe7magfeature-jheneaiko. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
- ^ Jhené, B2K (December 10, 2001). "B2K To 'Scream' Along With Bow Wow". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/song/jhene/santa-baby/4290013#/news/b2k-to-scream-along-with-bow-wow-1486475.story. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "B2K: The Remixes, Vol. 1". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006B1OI. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Santa Hooked Me Up:B2K". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006SM8K. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ a b "Pandemonium (Spec Ed)(Bonus DVD):B2K". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/samples/B00008NGAN. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ ~ B2K Audio CD. "B2K: The Remixes, Vol. 2". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009MGQX. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ Posted August 18, 2004 (August 18, 2004). "Take It Slow | O'Ryan". Mtv. http://www.mtv.com/videos/oryan/34616/take-it-slow.jhtml. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ YouTube – B2K – Uh Huh
- ^ YouTube – B2K – Why I Love You
- ^ YouTube – P.Y.T. – Same Ol' Same Ol'
- ^ Meld je aan of registreer je om een reactie te plaatsen! (August 14, 2007). "Play – M.A.S.T.E.R. (Part 2)". YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UImeNalkexc. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ Meld je aan of registreer je om een reactie te plaatsen! (June 16, 2009). "Morgan Smith – Blow Ya Whistle". YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzQmVn4fHrk. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Barbershop: Various Artists". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006GO7Z/bofc. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "The Master of Disguise: Various Artists". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006AWH9. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "You Got Served: B2K". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HMHSP4. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Proud Family: Original TV Soundtrack". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AA7I0K. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ "Byou Featuring Sabrina Bryan: Various Artists". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CNEQZU. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2012/01/17/rap-up-10-artists-to-watch-in-2012/#more-110327
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- 1988 births
- African American female singers
- African American singer-songwriters
- American musicians of Japanese descent
- American people of Japanese descent
- American people of Cherokee descent
- American people of Choctaw descent
- American people of Dominican Republic descent
- American people of Spanish descent
- American people of German-Jewish descent
- American people of French descent
- American people of Native American descent
- Hispanic and Latino American women
- American rhythm and blues singer-songwriters
- English-language singers
- Living people
- Musicians from California
- People from Los Angeles, California
