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Jhené Aiko

Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo

Jhené Aiko is an American singer from Los Angeles, California active since 2002.

Profession
Singer, Songwriter
From
Los Angeles, California
Born
March 16, 1988
Years active
2002–present

Early life

A Los Angeles native, Jhené Chilombo first appeared as a teen affiliated with the group B2K before reintroducing herself as a soulful solo artist.

Career

Her project "Sail Out" and albums "Souled Out," "Trip," and "Chilombo" — the last earning multiple Grammy nominations — built a devoted following.

Major achievements

She earned numerous Grammy nominations for her ethereal, meditative R&B.

Legacy

Jhené Aiko helped define the dreamy, introspective wave of 2010s alternative R&B.

References

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