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.
None Of Your Concern
Jhené Aiko Lyrics
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Uh, yeah
I been contemplating, meditating
Should have waited
Should have never dated
You seem irritated
Baby, why you never say it?
I can feel you fading off
We're not gonna make it long
Guess you can not take it
Guess it's worth saying
It's none of your concern anymore
None of your concern
Is it even worth it at all?
Is it even worth it?
Is it gonna work anymore?
Is it gonna work?
Am I being heard anymore?
Am I being heard? (Nah yeah)
I been hearing things
And seeing things
And so it seems you're moving on from me
Caught you on the scene
With little miss thing
And trust me, she really don't want beef
That's besides the point
I'm disappointed as a homie
What is it you see?
I want better for you, moving forward
What's better for you than me?
Guess that's none of my concern anymore
None of my concern
It ain't even worth it no more
It ain't even worth it (even worth it)
It don't even hurt anymore
It don't even hurt
It ain't gonna work anymore
It ain't gonna work, yeah
You been hearing things and seeing things
And so it seems I'm moving on my own
The audacity to question me
Like you ain't leave me out here on my own
I was traumatized and suicidal
Sick and tired, I am not to blame
Once I felt a way but not today
I'm not afraid now I can say
Get your bitch ass off of my phone
Please leave me alone
I am not your girl anymore
You need to watch your tone
Don't worry about who it is I'm fucking
Or who I am loving
Just know that it is not you
This isn't up for discussion
I wish you good luck man
When it comes to you
It's none of my concern anymore
None of my concern
I know that I'm deserving of more
I know what I deserve
(Is it worth it?)
Not scared to be alone anymore
Not scared to be alone
(Is it gonna work?)
It don't even hurt anymore
It don't even hurt
You been on some bullshit
Yeah, you know I had these issues when you met me
Results of the post damages that I haven't dealt with
And I only want the best for you moving forward
But you back tracking with niggas that ain't shit for you
Don't belong around your aura
No, there's not a day in these modern times
You haven't crossed my mind, we both crossed the line
Seems like I needed you more than I needed myself
Just like I always felt like cheating on you
Would be cheating myself
To me that's just some dumb shit for you to say we done with
Tryna speak your heart, tryna make your mark
Then go deeper and make a scar
But every time I lay down, I think about you naked
And if you find my replacement, how could you?
I made you cum nine times in one day
Your two lips should come in a vase, you rode my face
I realized you look as good as you taste, mmh
Fingers all in your mouth, I'm grabbing you up
And dicking you down and grabbing your waist
Your room is my only escape
I guess that's none of your concern
In "None of Your Concern," Jhené Aiko opens up about her recent break up with Big Sean, addressing the rumors she's heard about his dating life and accusing him of being self-centered. She questions whether their relationship was worth it and acknowledges that she has been hearing and seeing things that suggest that he is moving on from her. In the second verse, she confronts Big Sean for leaving her traumatized and suicidal and delves deeper into her feelings of betrayal. She then ends the song with her own realization that she is no longer afraid to be alone and that the relationship is "none of her concern."
The song represents a very personal side of Aiko's life and struggles with relationships. She has been vocal about her mental health journey and how it has influenced her music. In an interview, she said the song was about "accepting that you're not meant to deal with certain things and accepting those things as none of your concern." She also says the song is meant to inspire others to do the same and not let others' actions impact their own self-worth.
Interestingly, the song was released on November 15, 2019, which was also the same day that Big Sean released his single "Single Again," which also addressed their relationship. Moreover, the release of the song came after Aiko had gotten a tattoo of Big Sean's face on her arm, which she later covered up with a large dragon.
Line by Line Meaning
I been contemplating, meditating
I have been reflecting and trying to clear my thoughts
Should have waited
I should have taken time before entering into a relationship with you
Should have never dated
I should have never started a relationship with you
You seem irritated
You appear to be annoyed and frustrated
Baby, why you never say it?
Why don’t you ever express your feelings to me?
Isn't this worth saving?
Is our relationship not worth saving?
I can feel you fading off
I can sense you pulling away from me
We're not gonna make it long
Our relationship is not going to last very long
Guess you can not take it
I guess you cannot handle the truth
Guess it's worth saying
I guess it’s important to say
It's none of your concern anymore
What I do now is not your concern
Is it even worth it at all?
Is our relationship even worth it?
Is it gonna work anymore?
Are we going to be able to make this work?
Am I being heard anymore?
Do you even listen to me anymore?
I been hearing things
I have been hearing rumors and gossip about you
And seeing things
I have also noticed things about your behavior
And so it seems you're moving on from me
It appears that you are moving on from our relationship
Caught you on the scene
I saw you with someone else
With little miss thing
You were with a new girl
And trust me, she really don't want beef
Trust me, she does not want any problems
That's besides the point
That is not relevant
I'm disappointed as a homie
As a friend, I am disappointed in you
What is it you see?
What do you see in this new girl?
I want better for you, moving forward
I want you to have a better future
What's better for you than me?
What could be better for you than being with me?
Guess that's none of my concern anymore
I guess that is not my concern anymore
It ain't even worth it no more
Our relationship is not worth it anymore
It don't even hurt anymore
I am not even hurt by this anymore
You been hearing things and seeing things
You have been hearing rumors and noticing things about me
And so it seems I'm moving on my own
It appears that I am moving on without you
The audacity to question me
How dare you question me?
Like you ain't leave me out here on my own
Like you did not leave me alone and hurt
I was traumatized and suicidal
I was deeply affected and struggling with my mental health
Sick and tired, I am not to blame
I am exhausted from the pain and this is not my fault
Once I felt a way but not today
I used to feel a certain way, but not anymore
I'm not afraid now I can say
I am not afraid to speak my mind now
Get your bitch ass off of my phone
Stop calling and bothering me with your disrespectful attitude
Please leave me alone
I need you to stop contacting me
I am not your girl anymore
I am not your girlfriend anymore
You need to watch your tone
You need to change your attitude and tone when speaking to me
Don't worry about who it is I'm fucking
Stop asking and worrying about who I am sleeping with
Or who I am loving
Or who I am in love with
Just know that it is not you
Understand that it is not you I am interested in
This isn't up for discussion
I do not want to talk about this anymore
I wish you good luck man
I hope you find happiness and success
When it comes to you
Regarding you and our relationship
I know that I'm deserving of more
I know that I deserve better than this
Not scared to be alone anymore
I am not afraid to be alone anymore
It don't even hurt anymore
I am not even hurt by this anymore
You been on some bullshit
You have been acting foolish
Yeah, you know I had these issues when you met me
You knew about my problems when we first got together
Results of the post damages that I haven't dealt with
These are the consequences of past pain that I have not fully addressed and healed from
And I only want the best for you moving forward
I want you to have a happy and fulfilling future
But you back tracking with niggas that ain't shit for you
But you are going back to men who do not treat you well
Don't belong around your aura
They do not belong in your presence and energy
No, there's not a day in these modern times
There is not a single day in this modern era
You haven't crossed my mind, we both crossed the line
That you have not come across my thoughts, but we have both crossed emotional boundaries
Seems like I needed you more than I needed myself
It appears that I relied on you more than I relied on myself
Just like I always felt like cheating on you would be cheating myself
Just as I always believed that cheating on you would be betraying myself
To me that's just some dumb shit for you to say we done with
To me, it is foolish for you to say that we are done
Tryna speak your heart, tryna make your mark
Trying to express your emotions and leave your impact
Then go deeper and make a scar
Then going even further and causing emotional harm
But every time I lay down, I think about you naked
But every time I lay down, I cannot help but think about you in a sexual way
And if you find my replacement, how could you?
If you move on with someone else, how could you replace me?
I made you cum nine times in one day
I made you have an orgasm nine times in one day
Your two lips should come in a vase, you rode my face
Your genitals are so precious that they should be displayed in a vase, and you were on top of my face during oral sex
I realized you look as good as you taste, mmh
I noticed that you not only taste good, but you also look good
Fingers all in your mouth, I'm grabbing you up
My fingers are in your mouth and I am holding you close
And dicking you down and grabbing your waist
And having sex with you while holding onto your waist
Your room is my only escape
Being intimate with you is the only way I find peace and escape
I guess that's none of your concern
I guess that is something you do not need to worry about anymore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Warfield, Jhene Aiko Chilombo, Julian-Quan Viet Le, Maclean Robinson, Sean Michael Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rosegelin8489
3 stages of a heartbreak:
1: wasted love
2: triggered
3: none of your concern
@karizmak5425
Bbg Rose yasss I listen to all these songs 🥺💕
@mellyssac4253
The holy trilogy of a breakup lol
@DishaeB
Bbg Rose sad truth 😩😩😩😩
@marleyvincent4405
Big facts 💀
@javontejackson1914
Listen to them backwards.
@exquisite_f1213
“I am not your girl anymore. You need to watch your tone.” Those two lines have empowered me so much that I’m not afraid to stand up for myself against men who hurt me.
@jaytouch
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️
@prieltheprune1302
Good all love to u🤍✨😌
@exquisite_f1213
Priel ThePrune thank you so much. ❤️