On December 16, 2011, Aiko signed a recording contract with American record producer No I.D.'s record label Artium, distributed through Def Jam Recordings. She has been described as having gentle and pop-tinged vocals. [Tyler Antonius]
Jhené Aiko was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Christina Yamamoto and Dr. Karamo Chilombo (birth name Greg Barnes), a pediatrician. She is of mixed race background—her mother is of Japanese, Spanish, and Dominican descent, while her father is of African American, Yaqui, Choctaw, Cherokee, Navajo, and German Jewish descent. She often states her ethnicity as "Japanese, African American, Native American, etc." based on percentages but identifies with all parts of her heritage. Aiko has also stated that she has French ancestry and has stated regarding her ancestry, "I’m a quarter Japanese. That’s the only percentage I know for sure because it’s my grandfather's. And then everyone else is pretty much like mixed." Her older sisters Miyoko and Jamila were in the R&B group Gyrl and toured with Immature, who were signed to MCA/Silas Records. This led to Jhené’s first meeting with producer Chris Stokes when she was five years old, and eventually he heard her sing. When B2K signed with Epic Records, Jhené was signed as well. She served as the opening act for B2K on their Scream Tour 3.
Aiko began her musical career contributing vocals to several B2K releases in 2002. She featured on tracks five through eight of the R&B group's remix album B2K: The Remixes - Volume 1. "Santa Baby", a cover she recorded, was also featured on their album Santa Hooked Me Up and she appeared as a guest vocalist on the song "Tease" from Pandemonium!. Her song "Dog" appeared as a bonus track.
Aiko also appeared in numerous music videos including O'Ryan's debut video, "Take It Slow", B2K's debut video "Uh Huh" and "Why I Love You", P.Y.T.'s "Same Ol' Same Ol' (Remix)" featuring Sarai, Play's "M.A.S.T.E.R. (Part 2)" featuring Lil' Fizz video and Morgan Smith's 2004 video "Blow Ya Whistle". Jhené also has songs featured on the soundtracks of Barbershop, The Master of Disguise, You Got Served, The Proud Family, and Byou. She released a video for her single "NO L.O.V.E" (re-recorded from Tha' Rayne version in 2002) which debuted on BET's 106 & Park when she was 15 years old.
Aiko was set to release her debut album, then-titled My Name Is Jhené, however the album was never released due to tension at the record label Epic, which ultimately led to Aiko asking to be released from the label. She then began to focus on school and continue her education.
In 2007, she made a return to music, in an interview she spoke on the choice saying “Shortly before I conceived my daughter, I stepped back into the field and took a meeting with a label head. In this meeting, I was innocently told, to ‘sell’ myself when walking into these meetings. “That’s when I decided I would ‘sail’ myself rather than sell myself.” Aiko released a mixtape on March 16, 2011 entitled Sailing Soul(s) via her official website, JheneAiko.com. All the songs on the mixtape were written by her, except “July” which was written by Micah Powell and most of the songs were produced by Fisticuffs, except “July” and “You vs Them” which were produced by Bei Maejor, “Real Now” which was produced by Roosevelt, “Do Better” which was produced by J. Lbs and “Growing Apart” which was produced by Tae Beast. The album's artwork was shot by photographer Jay 3. The mixtape also features collaborations from Miguel, Drake, and Kanye West, as well as others.
To promote the mixtape Aiko was joined by Grammy-nominated R&B singer Miguel on a one-off free secret tour on Sunday, July 15. The free tickets were given away at the Key Club box office on July 6 from 11AM-5PM on a first-come, first-served basis. The concert started at 7:00pm and finished as 9:30pm, lasting a duration of two and a half hours. On October 21, 2012 Aiko released a music video for the song "My Mine". Aiko also released a video for the mixtapes second track "Stranger". Datpiff certified the mixtape gold with downloads of 100,000. In 2011, she also began working closely with artists from Carson-based independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment such as Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul.
In 2012, Aiko met with No I.D., record producer and vice president of A&R at Def Jam, who ended up signing Aiko to his Artium Records imprint through Def Jam. Aiko released the track "3:16AM" which was made available for digital download on iTunes September 4, 2012. The song was released as the first single from Sail Out. In 2012, Aiko was also the opening act on the highly anticipated “Life Is Good/Black Rage” concert tour headlined by fellow American artists, rapper Nas and singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill. In June 2013, Aiko was featured on the Big Sean song "Beware", which ended up reaching the Top 40 in the United States. This was her first song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. In October 2013, it was revealed Jhené Aiko would open for Canadian rapper Drake on his Would You like a Tour? concert tour. She had previously collaborated with Drake on his third album Nothing Was the Same (2013), lending her vocals on the tracks "Wu-Tang Forever" and "From Time".
Aiko then released her debut EP Sail Out, on November 12, 2013. "Bed Peace" featuring Childish Gambino was released as the album's second single on September 17, 2013. The single's artwork was inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Bed-Ins for Peace protest against the Vietnam War. The EP features guest appearances from American rappers Vince Staples, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, and Ab-Soul. The EP debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 34,000 copies. On January 14, 2014, "The Worst" was serviced to rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States as the album's third single. On May 2, 2014 "The Worst" rose from three to one on the airplay Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop, in doing so she became the first female artist to top the chart as a lead with a debut single since Jazmine Sullivan reached the same feat with "Need U Bad" in 2008. "The Worst" also rose forty seven to forty three on the Hot 100. The song peaked on the US Billboard Hot 100 at forty-three, becoming Aiko's first solo release to chart in the region, the song also peaked at number eleven on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
On January 18, 2014, Aiko appeared on Saturday Night Live performing the song "From Time", with the episode's guest host, Drake. In a January 2014 interview with Vibe, Aiko announced her debut studio album Souled Out would be released in May 2014. However the album would be delayed. On March 16, 2014, Aiko premiered a song titled "My Afternoon Dream," along with an accompanying music video directed by Aiko and Krissy. It has yet to be revealed if the song, produced by Key Wane, will feature on the album.
On June 23, 2014, Aiko posted the cover art and a snippet of Souled Out's first single, titled "To Love & Die", on her official Instagram page. The single's artwork was described as "space-y" by Adelle Platon of Vibe magazine. The song was released for digital download on iTunes, the following day. On June 26, 2014, Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd, announced he would be headlining the "King of the Fall Tour", essentially a mini-tour across America in September / October 2014, the tour will consist of four shows and start on 19 September 2014 in New York, at the Barclays Center and end on October 10 in San Francisco, at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Aiko and frequent collaborator Schoolboy Q, were confirmed as the tour's supporting acts.
Aiko is a Christian, having been baptized when she was 16 at the evangelical Pentecostal Foursquare Church. At the age of 20, Aiko became pregnant by American R&B singer O'Ryan and gave birth to her daughter Namiko on November 19, 2008. Before losing her brother Miyagi to cancer on July 19, 2012, Aiko recorded "For My Brother" on her laptop, which was initially intended only for her brother's ears. He died soon after hearing the record. On August 27, 2013, Aiko was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles along with her daughter Namiko, older sister Miyoko, and her daughter's father O'Ryan. Aiko suffered a broken wrist, chipped tooth and had stitches in her chin. Her daughter, however, was unharmed in the accident.
2 Seconds
Jhené Aiko Lyrics
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Alright, yeah, yeah
Okay you back to talkin' that shit again
Question me about where I been
I don't even know why you here
You ain't even 'posed to be here
I put it all on the line
You the one I come home to right, right, right?
Man, I wish I had some weed up in my system
'Cause I'm 'bout two seconds away from just flippin' out
How could you say that I did it when I didn't?
Think it's 'bout time that we end this now
I don't need your trust
I don't need this shit, yeah
I have had enough
I think you should just
Run away
Get away, find a new love
Run away
Ohh
(Ohh)
Cry me an ocean, build you a boat then sail away
If this is so difficult, I cannot make you stay
I had been hopin' you would be more than just a phase
You don't believe me, just leave, ain't nothin' more to say
Man, I wish I had some weed up in my system
'Cause I'm 'bout two seconds away from just flippin' out
How could you say that I did it when I didn't
Think it's 'bout time that we end this now
I don't need your trust
I don't need this shit, yeah
I have had enough
I think you should just
Run away
Get away, find a new love
Run away
Ohh
Jhené Aiko's "2 Seconds" is a song about a relationship that has reached its breaking point, and the singer of the song is on the verge of a mental breakdown. In the first verse, Aiko confronts her partner for questioning her whereabouts, and she states that she doesn't know why they are together since he is not supposed to be there. She then confesses her love for him, but her emotions are conflicting, given the circumstances.
In the chorus, Aiko expresses her frustration and her desire to end the relationship. She acknowledges that she's had enough of the drama and the lack of trust that comes with being in the relationship. The line "I think you should just run away, get away, find a new love," is a strong indication that Aiko thinks it's best to move on from the relationship.
In the second verse, Aiko speaks about her disappointment in the relationship. She hoped that it would be more than a passing phase, but it seems that it's not meant to be. She tells her partner to leave if he doesn't believe her, and there is nothing else to be said.
Overall, "2 Seconds" is a song about the complexities of relationships and the difficult decisions that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay you back to talkin' that shit again
You are bringing up negative topics again, causing us to argue.
Question me about where I been
Asking about my whereabouts and not believing me is causing tension between us.
I don't even know why you here
I am confused as to why you are still here if you do not trust me or believe in our relationship.
You ain't even 'posed to be here
You have no right to be here if you do not trust or believe in me.
I put it all on the line
I have given my all to this relationship and have been completely honest with you.
I'll be lovin' you every night
I will continue to show my love for you every single night.
You the one I come home to right, right, right?
You are the one I come home to every night and I hope you feel the same way.
Man, I wish I had some weed up in my system
I am very stressed and wish I could smoke marijuana to calm down.
'Cause I'm 'bout two seconds away from just flippin' out
I am very close to losing my temper and becoming very angry.
How could you say that I did it when I didn't?
Accusing me of something I did not do is causing conflict in our relationship.
Think it's 'bout time that we end this now
It might be best for us to break up at this point in time.
I don't need your trust
I am strong enough to be on my own without your trust, which you have proven is hard to come by.
I don't need this shit, yeah
I am tired of the negativity and stress in this relationship.
I have had enough
I am reaching my breaking point and cannot take any more negativity or mistrust.
I think you should just
I believe that it would be best for you to move on and find someone else.
Run away
I think you should leave and find a new path in life.
Get away, find a new love
You should distance yourself from me and find a healthier, happier relationship.
Cry me an ocean, build you a boat then sail away
If the breakup is too difficult for you, you should make an effort to distance yourself from me and move on.
If this is so difficult, I cannot make you stay
If the challenges of our relationship are too much for you, I cannot force you to stay and work things out with me.
I had been hopin' you would be more than just a phase
I had hoped our relationship would last longer than just a temporary phase or fad.
You don't believe me, just leave, ain't nothin' more to say
If you do not trust or believe in me, it is best for you to leave our relationship and move on with your life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jhene Aiko Chilombo, Kevin Roosevelt Moore II
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NayelytheCat
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Yeah, yeah
Alright, yeah, yeah
Okay, you back to talkin' that shit again
Question me about where I've been
I don't even know why you here
You ain't even 'po be here
I put it all on the line
I'll be lovin' you every night
You the one I come home to right, right, right
Man, I wish I had some weed up in my system
'Cause I'm bout two seconds away from just flippin' out
How could you say that I did it when I didn't?
Think it's 'bout time that we end this now
I don't need your trust
I don't need this shit, yeah
I have had enough
I think you should just
Run away
Get away, find a new love
Run away
Oh, Oh
Cry me an ocean, build you a boat, then sail away
If this is so difficult, I cannot make you stay
I had been hopin' you would be more than just a phase
You don't believe me, just leave, ain't nothin' more to say
Man, I wish I had some weed up in my system
'Cause I'm bout two seconds away from just flippin' out
How could you say that I did it when I didn't?
Think it's 'bout time that we end this now
I don't need your trust
I don't need this shit, yeah
I have had enough
I think you should just
Run away
Get away, find a new love
Run away
Oh
@LucarioDXAuraStorm
1:15-1:22 10 years later & this part still gives me chills. So intoxicating 😌
@Lookscankillx
Literally
@yaazzyy8410
That was sweet! 🌬✌🏾💫
@simp4bill923
She deserves this Album of the year Grammy she’s nominated for this year. All of her songs sound different in a good way it’s like each song takes you into a different world or a different mood!
@emilymayik3955
Time to put my earbuds in and cry in the dark to fake scenarios 😭🤡
@HaileyMarieGrande
Lmaooooooooooo
@pouritup04
Aye. Like the dp
@emilymayik3955
@Marisa Balcazar thank youu😛 anime gang
@tequiamcbride3041
😂😂😂 true!
@desriek239
https://youtu.be/PMgNC0jko3E