Eargasm: Tennessee State University musicians cover "Tryna Smoke" by. Jhene Aiko

 

You all are amazing.  This is absolutely beautiful.  I've lost count on the amount of times I've listened.  Float with me real quick...

 

 

Trumpet: Curtis Olawumi 

 Trombone: Zay Lashawn 

 Tenor Sax: Destin Miller 

 Baritone Saxophone: Jamal Cole 

 Electric Guitar: Paul Neil' 

 Bass Guitar: Kylan Parker 

Photos :: Alexander Wang's 10th Anniversary .. "Do Something" feat. ASAP Rocky, Kanye West, Jhene Aiko + More

2015 marks the 10th anniversary of fashion brand- Alexander Wang.  The popular designer honors the occasion with an array of celebs dressed in his t-shirts/athletic wear in photos.  The t-shirt is $45 (hoody $85) will go to the charitable organization Do Something - a charity of 4 million members devoted to creating social change by volunteering and making 'the world suck less'.  The list is 38 folks long, but just to give you a synopsis... include, ASAP Rocky (lordt he looks good), Kanye, Kate Moss, The Weeknd, Pamela Anderson, Taraji P. Henson, and much more (including the ones displayed below).  NY fashion week is coming in a few days.  Are you ready? 

Video :: Eternal Sunshine | Jhene Aiko

The more that I see
the more that I know
I don’t know anything at all...

In 2012, Jhene's brother Miyagi tragically died of cancer at the young age of 26. In 2013, she was in a bad car crash (she posted a photo of herself in the hospital on IG)- her daughter was also in the car. The message of this video circles around the bad things (those 2 specifically) but focusing on all the good things featuring personal photos, childhood shots, and clips of her brother. All the while… Jhene is laying somber floating up to the sky while the reenactment of the ‘aftermath’ of her car accident is taking place in the background. Personally, what initially seemed as a feel good song to me back when the album dropped has turned into a complete sad one. 

Watch the video below::

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Living Room Flow | Jhene Aiko

I don't want your heart
or your love
Just do what you do to my body...

Contrary to belief, all gals don't connect sex and emotions. In this new sultry tune, Jhene stresses a moment of not wanting any strings attached- just the 'loving'. Listen below::
"I don't have to stay til morning, I don't have to pack no clothes, I am really not that lonely, you finish then we finish then I will go..."

Real Life Sitcha-tions :: Jhene Aiko uses Baby Father, O'Ryan, for new video "Spotless Mind"

Shame on me for changing...
...shame on you for staying the same...

As if her lyrics don't get real enough and hit home for a lot of us (i know they do for me), Jhene takes reality up a notch.  In this video, she uses her daughter's-father, O'Ryan (Singer Omarion's younger brother), as her love interest. 

"A lot of people think my songs are about him and they’re not ... When we had Nami, it was like we were already family. We weren’t together but we had always been friends. There are things we still have to work out but for the most part, I look at him and this is weird to say, but I literally look at him like a brother. It’s truly unconditional no matter who I meet. If I get married, he gets married, he has more kids, I have more kids, he will always be family.” - Jhene to Vibe Vixen

A full day of countless activities, Jhene takes us on a great visual that adds a slightly different feel to the lyrics.  Check out the video after the jump::

Video : Telegraph Ave (Oakland by. Lloyd) | Childish Gambino

Everything you won't say
you tweet it....

Childish Gambino and Jhene Aiko reunite again for another visual.
While this one may start off as a sweet romance trip to the 'Because the Internet' track, it takes a weird unexpected turn. I'd freak out. Watch below::

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Video : The Pressure | Jhene Aiko

Have you seen my fxcks to give?
I have none.. I cannot live with the
pressure…

Here's the visual for Jhene's current single, The Pressure. Watch below::
"everything ain't rocket science"

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Common Performs "Kingdom" and "Blak Majik" w/ Vince Staples x Jhene Aiko

What better way to start your performance off than to have your fists held high. The photo above is a screen shot of Common and Jhene Aiko's performance of 'Blak Majik' last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Watch that after the jump, but first take a look at the 'Kingdom' performance with Vince Staples. I can't find the words to put together to express what this song does to me....

The Pressure | Jhene Aiko

I care about you baby
More than you'll ever know...

A new single from Jhene's upcoming 'Souled Out' album.
Vogue premiered the Fisticuffs produced track yesterday. Listen below::

To Love & Die | Jhene Aiko x Cocaine 80s

Love side. Hate side.
That’s what we stand for
Ya’ll fall for anything…

Jhene releases a cut featuring Cocaine 80s from her upcoming , Souled Out, album. Listen below::

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The Worst (Remix) | Jhene Aiko x T.I.

Take to social media to try me
Puttin folk all in our B.I. all on IG...

While there have been constant rumors of T.I. and his longtime companion/wife Tiny separating, he has never spoke on the situation... at least until now as he lays down two verses on a remix to Jhene Aiko's 'The Worst'. Though he never mentions her name, it's CLEAR he's addressing it (if you remember the Instagram incidents, interviews, etc.). A little personal on this one, but a perfect fit considering the theme of the song. Hopefully, these two will work out their differences. Listen below::
"Got damn, I ain't eem told my momma yet..."

Video : Comfort Inn Ending (freestyle) | Jhene Aiko

Say they will, but shit
You know they won’t...

From her Sail Out EP, the bonus cut “Comfort Inn Ending (freestyle)” had its video premiered on Complex yesterday. I can never listen to this song without my mood shifting. That’s right Ne’… burn alllllat shit. Take a glimpse into the slow mowed storyline complimenting Jhene’s personal story in her lyrics:::

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Vapors (Remix) | Jhene Aiko x Wiz Khalifa

Having fun with my life
You nxggas hella boring…

Official remix to her track ‘Vapors’ on her latest Sail Out EP. The original features rapper vince staples. This time around, Jhene’ throws young Khalifa on there. Give it a listen below:

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Video : The Worst | Jhene Aiko

All that shxt you was spittin

So Unoriginal

But it was you.... so I was wit it...

With her distinct vocals, Jhene Aiko is finally breaking through the industry into her own lane. Her latest Project, the Sail Out EP released yesterday with features from Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and Vince Staples (Which btw..Along with this song, “WTH” got extreme play yesterday).
The lyrics on this one are felt personally… she always writes a track that hits the nail on the head in ways I can’t express publically. The Sail Out EP is available on iTunes now. Check out Jhene's new video reflecting a 'fed-up' woman below:

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Video : Bed Peace | Jhene Aiko x Childish Gambino

Gotta act like I care about this fake stuff

Straight up...what a waste of my day...

With her new Sail Out EP set for release tomorrow, Ms. Aiko releases the visual for the lead single featuring Childish Gambino.

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Bed Peace | Jhene Aiko x Childish Gambino

We'll make love

And then we fxck

And then you give me my space...

After debuting the free flowing track back in July with her performance on the Rap-Up Sessions, Ms. Aiko delivers the full studio version. This time, featuring Childish Gambino. Take a listen below:



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Comfort Inn Ending (Cont'd) | Jhene Aiko (Prod. by. NO I.D.)

I was so weak then...

And you proved it...

After teasing us with this loosie back in May with only a minute and some change to spare…It seems Ms. Aiko hasn’t forgotten about her fans (nor the song) and decided to release a continuation of the track today. This one is longer.. 5 minutes +. However… it seems, with the way it ends, this may not be the entire version either. If you thought the first snippet she dropped was tough, get a load of this one…. .

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Video: Beware| Big Sean x Jhene Aiko x Lil Wayne

 And just to keep from crying..

I laugh.

 Sean Don goes a different route and releases a colorful futuristic type visual for his track, Beware.

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Jhene Aiko talks 'Sail Out' EP, Alter Egos + debuts new track 'Bed Peace'

'Sail Out' is a happy medium between 'Sailing Souls' and 'Souled Out'....

The lovely Ms. Aiko sits down with the Rap-Up to discuss her new music, features, her alter ego and zodiac signs.  Watch below. 

She has done it again.  Her songwriting is so relatable.  Watch as she performs her latest track 'Bed Peace'..effortlessly, below:

Beware| Big Sean x Jhene Aiko x Lil Wayne

You should beware

Of a woman with a broken heart…

  

Hall of Fame coming soon

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