Since she was lagging behind in her schoolwork, she wanted to focus on finishing high school. I know one day I will see her and the song just brings me hope.”īy the age of 15, Jhene Aiko’s self-titled solo album was about to be launched, but because of creative differences with her record label Epic, she asked to be released. Sophomore Andrea Santos added, “I like her song ‘Promises’ especially the verse ‘ I’ve been coming home late night, I’ve been sleeping past daylight, I’m waking up, you’re not by my side, Baby, that ain’t right,’ because it reminds me of my niece whom I can’t see anymore due to her mother and my brother not talking anymore. “My favorite song is ‘WADING’ because I love the rhythm and how she sings about how she wants the man to realize she has feelings for him and how it would feel if she were to be with another man,” said senior Maria Morales. This R&B singer has had many songs released over the years. She also appeared in many music videos, including O’Ryan’s debut video “Take It Slow”. She was their opening act on their Scream Tour 3. She contributed her vocals to several tracks for the R&B group B2K: The Remixe’s – Volume I. However, that all changed at the age of 12 when she inked a deal with Epic Records. At one point, she even thought about becoming a food editor because of her love for food.
She enjoyed writing essays in school and even kept a diary. She also sings really well, and she can switch it up and rap sometimes so it’s not always down to earth, but I think she is one of the main artists who does that as of now.”Īccording to a fan website, even though Jhene grew up in L.A.’s urban pop scene, she was expecting her career to be in communications because of her love for words. Also I think her music is more spiritual. Junior Marcella Moret added, “Jhene is one of those artists that has a more down to earth artistic style with her music. She has a slow rhythm to her music which makes it stand out,” said sophomore Jorleni Mejia. “What stands out about her from other artists is that she doesn’t speak about drugs or alcohol like most rappers so, but about her feelings or getting hurt in a relationship. Jhene Aiko is a very successful artist with many fans at Miami Senior High. Her brother Miyagi died in July 2012 after a two year battle with cancer. She has two older sisters named Miyoko and Jamila. Karamo Chilombo (birth name Greg Barnes) is a pediatrician, and her mother is Christina Yamamoto. Jhene Aiko’s ethnicity is of Japanese, African American, Spanish, and Native American descent. She was born on March 16, 1988, and raised in Los Angeles, California.
When asked about her sound, Jhene has found it best to just say “it’s me.” These days, Jhene is very busy, preparing for the release of her debut album, Souled Out, set to hit stores on September 9th, and her King of the Fall tour which kicks off on the 19th.Jhene Aiko is a beautiful, wonderful, and successful R&B singer who has had many ups and downs in her career.Īccording to her own website, Jhene Aiko Efuru Chilombo, most known by her stage name Jhene Aiko, is a 31 year old singer/songwriter. Meanwhile, Jhene continues to soothe her fans with her mellow beats and individual style.
“I feel like the style of music that I’m doing, and where I want to go, maybe doesn’t meet up with the style that she’s doing.” She also added, “It gets really messy if you’re working with family.” But the rising star also talked about the decision for her and sister Mila J to not work together. She told Complex, “I think if I work really hard now, I can slow down in a few years and even bring her to my shows.”Ĭoming from an artistic family, and being the youngest of five siblings, it’s no surprise Jhene can rely on their support. “When I’m not with her, like just mentally… that strain is like a-whole-nother thing.” Luckily, the singer has a very supportive family, so her daughter is cared for and surrounded by love whether she is home or not. Not yet” she laughed.īut in all seriousness, Jhene noted that being away from her little one is difficult.
“She wants me around.” The singer explained that she had to tell her daughter, “‘that’s what we’re working towards.” She joked that Namiko has to see Beyonce with her daughter on TV but that “we’re not at that level… the label won’t give me an extra ticket.
Namiko was born in 2008 to Jhene and r&b artist O’Ryan. Jhene said that while her daughter is “kind of” grasping everything that is going on, her biggest concern is having her mom nearby.