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.
Wrap Me Up
Jhené Aiko Lyrics
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This time last year you were here in my bed
Told me you loved me and never forget
Every December you'd make sure you're here
So I pray as soon as I wake
That we spend today up under each other
'Cause there's nothing more I need
Than you here with me
So won't you come
Wrap me up, wrap me up, wrap me all up in your love
All that I want
Fill me up, fill me all up with your love
Wrap me, wrap me up, wrap me up in your love
All that I want
Fill me up, fill me all up with your love
(And that is all)
Mistletoe hanging right over the bed
Boy, you get whatever you wanna get
Diamonds and gold
Some time alone
When I am with you I can't let go
Do anything
Baby, unwrap me, start at my waist
Can't believe it, amazed
Don't stop, got me dreaming every day
Wrap me up, wrap me up, wrap me all up in your love
All that I want
Fill me up, fill me all up with your love
Wrap me, wrap me up, wrap me up in your love
Oh, all that I want
Fill me up, fill me all up with your love
(And that is all)
Silent night (night)
Hold me tight (tight)
In your arms (arms)
All is right, oh
Silent night, silent night (silent night, silent night oh)
Hold me tight, hold me tight oh (hold me tight, hold me tight oh)
In your arms, wrapped in your arms (arms)
All is right
Wrap me up, wrap me up, wrap me all up in your love
All that I want
Fill me up, fill me all up with your love
(And that is all)
Wrap me, wrap me up, wrap me up in your love
Oh, all that I want
Fill me up, fill me all up with your love
(And that is all)
Love, love, love
The song "Wrap Me Up" by Jhené Aiko is a love song that paints a picture of an intimate and passionate relationship that happens during the holiday season. The opening lines of the song, "Visions of you have been all in my head, this time last year you were here in my bed," reminisce about a past lover who she shared the holidays with. She recalls how her partner would always make it a point to be with her during December, and she longs to have him back in her life.
As the song progresses, Jhené Aiko paints an even more vivid picture of her desires. She talks about how she wants to be wrapped up in her partner's love, how she wants to spend time alone with him, and how she desires to be filled up with his love. The song is both intimate and passionate, and it shows how love can be both physical and emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
Visions of you have been all in my head
I keep seeing you in my thoughts and imagination
This time last year you were here in my bed
Around this season last year, we were together in bed
Told me you loved me and never forget
You confessed your love for me and promised to never forget me
Every December you'd make sure you're here
You always made an effort to be with me every December
So I pray as soon as I wake
I hope when I wake up, you'll be here with me
That we spend today up under each other
We should spend the day close and intimate with each other
'Cause there's nothing more I need
I don't need anything else
Than you here with me
I only need you to be with me
No gift would be better
I don't want any gift more than your presence
So won't you come
Please come be with me
Mistletoe hanging right over the bed
The mistletoe is hanging above us in the bed
Boy, you get whatever you wanna get
You always get what you desire
Diamonds and gold
Material things like diamonds and gold
Some time alone
We need some privacy and intimacy together
When I am with you I can't let go
I can't resist being with you
Do anything
I'll do anything for you
Baby, unwrap me, start at my waist
Undress me and start at my waist
Can't believe it, amazed
I can't believe how much I am enjoying this
Don't stop, got me dreaming every day
Keep going, you make me dream and long for you every day
Silent night (night)
It's a quiet, peaceful night
Hold me tight (tight)
Hug me tightly
In your arms (arms)
I want to be in your embrace
All is right, oh
Everything feels perfect
Wrap me up, wrap me up, wrap me all up in your love
Surround me with your love
All that I want
My only desire
Fill me up, fill me all up with your love
Give me all your love
Love, love, love
All I need is love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jhene Aiko Chilombo, James Edward Ii Fauntleroy, Donte Lamar Perkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Muhammad Hafizi
Visions of you, I've been all in my head
This time last year you were here in my bed
Told me you love me, you'd never forget
Every December, you'd make sure you're here
So I pray as soon as I wake
That we spend today up under each other
'Cause there's nothing more I need
Than you here with me, no gift would be better
So won't you come
Wrap me up, wrap me up
Wrap me all up in your love
All that I want, fill me up, fill me all up with your love
Wrap me up, wrap me up
Wrap me up in your love
All that I want, fill me up, fill me all up with your love (and that is all)
Mistletoe hanging right over the bed
Boy, you get whatever you wanna get
Diamonds and gold, some time alone
When I am with you, I can't let go
Do anything
Baby, unwrap me, start at my waist
Can't believe it amazed
Don't stop, got me dreaming every day
Wrap me up, wrap me up
Wrap me all up with your love
All that I want, fill me up, fill me all up with your love
Wrap me up, wrap me up
Wrap me up in your love
All that I want, fill me up, fill me all up with your love (and that is all)
Silent night, hold me tight
In your arms, all is right, oh
Silent night, silent night (silent night, silent night, oh)
Hold me tight, hold me tight (hold me tight, hold me tight, oh)
In your arms, wrapped in your arms (arms)
All is right (oh)
Wrap me up, wrap me up
Wrap me all up in your love
All that I want, fill me up, fill me all up with your love (and that is all)
Wrap me up, wrap me up
Wrap me up in your love
All that I want, fill me up, fill me all up with your love
Love
Love
Love
Love
Crystal
Wrap Me Up Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Visions of you have been all in my head
This time last year, you were here in my bed
Told me you loved me and never forget
Every December you'd make sure you're here
So I pray as soon as I wake
That we spend today up under each other
'Cause there's nothing more I need
Than you here with me, no gift would be better
So won't you come
[Chorus]
Wrap me up, wrap mе up
Wrap me all up in your love
All that I want fill me up, fill mе all up with your love
Wrap me up, wrap me up
Wrap me up in your love
All that I want fill me up, fill me all up with your love
(And that is all)
[Verse 2]
Mistletoe hanging right over the bed
Boy, you get whatever you wanna get
Diamonds and gold, some time alone
When I am with you I can't let go
Do anything
Baby, unwrap me, start at my waist
Can't believe it, amazed
Don't stop, got me dreaming every day
[Chorus]
Wrap me up, wrap me up (Wrap me up)
Wrap me all up in your love (Your love, oh)
All that I want fill me up, fill me all up with your love (Love)
Wrap me up, wrap me up
Wrap me up in your love
Oh, all that I want fill me up, fill me all up with your love
(And that is all)
[Bridge]
Silent night, hold me tight
In your arms, all is right, oh
Silent night, silent night
(Silent night, silent night, oh)
Hold me tight, hold me tight, oh
(Hold me tight, hold me tight, oh)
In your arms, wrapped in your arms (Arms)
All is right (Oh)
[Outro]
Wrap me up, wrap me all up in your love
All that I want
Fill me up, fill me all up with your love
(And that is all)
Wrap me up, wrap me up
Wrap me all up in your love (Ooh, ooh)
All that I want
Fill me up, fill me all up with your love
(And that is all)
Love, love, love, love
Camila Ceratti
Jhené is perfect in everything she does. She’s such an angel. A truly blessed soul. Thanks for existing and for lighting us with your music ♓️✨🪐
BooneDockeries
Yeah she is Hella fine
Godisgood
@BooneDockeries That part ong
Tatianna Monae
Right a beautiful angel
Bitz Gracia
😭
Asher The Audiophile
Yo
WAVE$
I'VE come to realize Jhené Aiko voice makes me melt. She has a soothing, soft and her music Is out of this world. Love her music very much.
Cleph Derrick
Are you still melted
Alyssa Yu
So true
0715
love this remix so much, she always calms us down through her music and i’m grateful . i wish u nothing but blessings on blessings jhene