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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