New Album Release
Jhené Aiko announces her fourth studio album, Westside Whimsy, arriving this September.
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The album cover shows Jhené Aiko crying crystal tears, an image she shared alongside the announcement.
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Aiko’s return drew enthusiastic responses from fellow artists including Kehlani, Ella Mai, H.E.R., Aminé, Blxst and Chlöe Bailey; Lauren Jauregui welcomed her by writing, “Welcome back, reina!! Can’t wait.”
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Chilombo opened with 152,000 equivalent album units, was certified platinum by the RIAA in January 2021, and featured production incorporating traditional singing bowls.
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Chilombo included guest appearances from Nas, Ab-Soul, Big Sean, Future, Ty Dolla $ign, John Legend, Miguel and H.E.R.; its deluxe edition later added Kehlani, Mila J, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa.
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In late 2024, Aiko released The Magic Hour Collection, a career-spanning compilation that paired songs from across her catalog with the then-new single “guidance.”
R&B artist Jhené Aiko is returning with new music after six years. She announced Westside Whimsy, her fourth studio album, arriving Friday, September 11, Magic 943 FM reported. The project marks her first full-length release since 2020's Chilombo, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and earned three Grammy nominations.
Aiko shared the album's cover art on Instagram, showing herself with crystal tears. She has said the album draws inspiration from 1990s music, California, West Coast car culture, and the beach. The tracklist and featured artists have not yet been revealed.
Six Years Since Her Last Album
Chilombo opened with 152,000 equivalent album units in 2020 and was certified platinum by the RIAA in January 2021. The album featured production incorporating traditional singing bowls and included guest appearances from major artists. Nas, Ab-Soul, Big Sean, Future, and Ty Dolla $ign appeared on the original release, KFRU noted.
The deluxe edition later added Kehlani, Mila J, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, and Wiz Khalifa. The album's success established Aiko as a major voice in R&B. In late 2024, she released The Magic Hour Collection, a career-spanning compilation that paired songs from across her catalog with the new single "guidance."
Business Ventures and Recent Collaborations
Between albums, Aiko has stayed active through business and music projects. She launched ALEEL, her own jewelry brand, and collaborated with Erewhon on a separate venture. These moves showed her expanding beyond just recording music into entrepreneurship and lifestyle brands.
More recently, Aiko appeared with rapper Larry June on "California Dream," bringing her back into the spotlight. This track came as fans waited for news of her next full album. Her new project will capitalize on renewed interest in her artistry.
Fellow Artists Celebrate Her Return
The announcement of Westside Whimsy drew enthusiastic responses from Aiko's peers in the music industry. Kehlani, Ella Mai, H.E.R., Aminé, Blxst, and Chlöe Bailey all shared their excitement. Lauren Jauregui wrote, "Welcome back, reina!! Can't wait," MyMagic 106 reported.
The warm reception from other artists signals strong anticipation for the album. Aiko's influence in R&B has only grown during her six-year absence from full-length projects. Her return on September 11 will be one of the year's most watched R&B releases.
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