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Showing posts with label jhene aiko. Show all posts
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Sep 17, 2013
NEW MUSIC: Jhene Aiko x Donald Glover - Bed Peace
Jul 12, 2013
NEW MUSIC: Jhene Aiko - Bed Peace
Cali girl Jhene Aiko performed a special acoustic session for Rap Up TV recently. She introduced new music off her upcoming EP Sail Out, including this powerful tastebud of a tune Bed Peace.
May 23, 2013
NEW MUSIC: Jhene Aiko - Comfort Inn Ending Produced By NO I.D.
Def Jam recording artist Jhene Aiko is on deck to release her debut album Souled Out. Expect a lot of musical bliss from herself and resident producers Fisticuffs. For now listen to Comfort Inn Ending produced by NO I.D.
Mar 3, 2013
Video Premiere: @jheneaiko - Burning Man (3:16PM) Produced by Fisticuffs
9th wonder of the world Jhene Aiko is releasing her debut studio album soon, but first here goes a brand new visual for the young artist called Burning Man(3:16PM) Produced by mad scientists the Fisticuffs, dont expect anything less of a masterpiece.
Jan 13, 2013
Cocaine 80s - The Flower Of Life EP
Music in 2013 is off to a strong start. New artists , new sounds, and its just the beginning. The cool kids on the block Cocaine 80s releases an unexpected project called The Flower Of Life EP. Jhene Aiko, James Fauntleroy and more fill these songs, which give us a good sense of the future. With No ID on the boards you should expect the unexpected. Watch out for Artium Records.
Dec 23, 2012
New Music +++ Jhene Aiko x James Fauntleroy - Wrap Me Up
New soul princess Jhene Aiko releases new music featuring labelmate James Fauntleroy on Artium Records. The song Wrap Me Up is a possible release on her upcoming album Souled Out.
New Music +++ Cocaine 80s - Higher Self + Lucid [LISTEN]
This weekend No ID and his Artium Record label provided digital gifts for the holidays. Cocaine 80s releases another single called Higher Self. James Fauntleroy is the future. Also listen to Lucid from the Flower of Life EP coming soon.
Dec 5, 2012
Jhene Aiko - Mirrors Produced By Key Wane [VIDEO]
Another beautiful visual from soulful angel Jhene Aiko. She teams up with TopShelf Junior Productions to release a new song Mirrors Produced by Key Wane. Her debut studio album Souled Out will release in 2013, when the world is ready.
Aug 11, 2012
Jhene Aiko 3:16 Offical Music [VIDEO]
Our beautiful favorite person right now Ms. Jhene Aiko has finally released a visual for 3:16. I could talk about how awesome the song is but odds are if you know anything about music you already know this. Enjoy!
Jul 17, 2012
Jhene Aiko - 316 - Key Club - Live Performance
Jun 29, 2012
Next In Show Presents An Exclusive Interview With Jhene Aiko [Read]
It's a new day and with that I bring to you a brand new Interview featuring the soulful, sexy diva Jhene Aiko. You may have heard of her on recent records like Ab-Soul's Terrorist Threats and Casey Veggies Life & Rhymes. But what you haven't heard is the story behind the voice. I was lucky enough to get to talk with Miss Jhene recently. We talk about life, struggle and her upcoming album Souled Out. Get familiar with a superstar who is next in show, Jhene Aiko.
Next In Show Presents Jhene Aiko
Your name is so unique and beautiful. Its pronounce Jhene Aiko. What is your background?
Japanese x African American x Native American with parts of some other stuff, but we will stick with those three for now.
What does your family think about your music career?
They are very supportive. I grew up in a family where I am the youngest of five. By the time I was 4 my oldest siblings were already going on auditions and singing and doing videos.
Are any of them involved in music?
Yes my sister was always involved in entertainment things like singing and dancing. My dad was always into writing songs and singing. My first house that I grew up in, he had converted the garage into a studio. Even though I was really young, it was normal to be around these types of things and these types of people.
Were you ever signed to TDE Records? How did the hottest track out right now Terrorist Threats come about?
No it was actually TUG. I work closely with TDE, my management company now has brought me even closer. We have known each other for a while now. We are doing the same things and I feel we have the same integrity. Terrorist Threats happened because Ab-Soul called me up and said I need you on this song. It was a couple of songs actually he needed me to do. So I came in to do that. Ab-Soul is one of my favorite rappers of all time. He is amazing to me. He's a genius. I was more than happy to contribute in that way. He knew what he wanted me to say on the records, he already had it written out. I want to be down because I believe in him as an artist and his message.
That's amazing. I will be at the Ab-Soul show in LA on the 15th. Will you be there?
I'm definitely going to be there
You work with one of my favorite production teams Fisticuffs. They recently produced the track 3:16am which you did a short teaser for. Way to build that buzz. How did you originally link up with them?
Video is coming soon. That came about because I was signed with Sony/Epic and they usually place me with producers. I had worked with them and then kept working with them throughout my career. Sometimes I wouldn't even know it was there track. When we finally sat down and I realized I had already written a song to their track, I knew then that I wanted them to be my main producers because we just worked so well together. We started creating stuff together from scratch and thats when I was like "You guys are my team."
Your music deals with real life emotions and everyday struggles. What is the greatest obstacle you have overcome?
I think that trying to find a balance of being a mom and doing what I'm doing or trying to do has been- I wouldn't say it's really like a hard struggle but it's something definitely like everyday is a work in progress. I'm a mom, you know, I don't have a babysitter or anything like that. I have a great family and friends that help out when they can, but we are all out here trying to do our thing, surviving.
I'm always looking for new inspiration. Where do you turn to get inspired mainly?
It doesn't take much. Im going through something everyday so I write based off of how I'm feeling. I write for myself to help get through things, so I'm always inspired. Whether I'm happy or sad, or angree, there is always something to pull from.
I have worked with a rapper named Ryshon Jones from Philadelphia. He wrote and dedicated a song to you called Letter To Jhene Aiko. Have you heard it? What is your response.
Yeah I heard it. I was flattered. I think thats dope. Not only because its a song directed towards me, but it was a good song too. So I was like wow, I was taken back a little like wow.
Listen to an excerpt of interview in Ryshon Jones recent visual for Letter To Jhene
It's official, your signed to Atrium Records, which was founded by superproducer No I.D. a subdivision of Def Jam Records. Congratulations.
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Thank you.
What do you think of major record label expectations?
I don't think of them. I think that it's a new time in music and labels are aware of artists like myself to have their foundation already built, and I think they're respecting it more. I think they appreciate it to because they don't have to work as hard. They are coming into situations now where we already have our own fanbase. The labels kind of fall in line with that. There's still the politics and stuff like that, but I think there is a shift in how labels are dealing with everything now.
Your upcoming album Souled Out is an interesting metaphor but seems to serve as a double meaning. Can you explain the idea behind it?
Well first it's a follow up to my debut project Sailing Souls (Sailing Souls is about the free spirit; sailing your soul instead of selling it) Being free rather than having a price. Souled Out is what happens after you Sail your Soul. Your Souled Out and completely free. And your Soul is on an infinite free ride. Souled Out will have a lot of my soul poured out into each track, almost to the point where it's like "I might not be around for the end of this", but I'm writing these songs because it's that important to me to really share this and put a lot into each song.
What is the difference between your debut project Sailing Souls and your new project Souled Out?
It's like Sailing Souls times 10. On this album I'm going to be even more personal. Even more heartfelt. The songs about life are going to be even more. Everything will be more. I have some songs on there that are going to be dark, really dark. Previously I sort of took it easy with Sailing Souls. On Souled Out I'm going to really show off what I'm thinking about.
It's all about growth.
Exactly. Hopefully it's not too different for the people that are in love with Sailing Souls. Because in the end it's from ME. It's me being myself. A year has gone by since then and a lot has happened and I think I definitely have grown. So that is what is expected with Souled Out
What are your playing on your iPod right now?
On my iPod I am playing Ab-Soul (Control System), Kid Cudi (WZRD) and John Mayer Born And Raised. Those are my top 3 in rotation. Nothing has been able to take me off of those as of yet.
I heard a little bit of Born And Raised. A bit to country for me.
It is, but if your a John Mayer fan it's all about his stories. If he was a rapper, he would have some of the craziest bars because his storytelling ability, the way he is with words is just amazing to me. I love everything about John Mayer. To me he is a true musician. It's not too country.
Besides your highly highly anticipated debut album, what upcoming events or projects do you have coming up that your excited about?
Right now I'm really focused on writing and finishing Souled Out. I am just going with the flow. I'm excited about everything. I got upcoming shows that I will let everybody know about through my twitter and my website. I'm just a random person. Sometimes I might just drop a snippet of a new song here and there while people wait.
Everybodies path is different. What have you lived by to help keep you motivated and working towards your goals?
I truly believe in taking the time to understand and to love yourself and really find out who you are. I feel like once you do that, you can do anything. I think it's important to be honest with yourself and take time to really understand and look at life with an open mind. Treat yourself right. All in all just be led by love.
Thanks for your time Jhene. You are Next In Show.
Jun 27, 2012
Ryshon Jones | Letter To Jhene [Official Video]
Ryshon Jones is on a different level this summer. After releasing his mixtape Life In Reverse, he is going to put new music on hold to release a slew of music videos. These videos will include previously released records like his most recent visual for Letter To Jhene. This is a special video because it includes an excerpt of my exclusive interview with Miss Jhene Aiko. S/O to @ryshonjones the homie. Directed by Jeremi G. Take a look. Darko coming sooner than later...
May 21, 2012
Jhené Aiko - 2 Seconds | Ab-Soul x Danny Brown x Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats [Listen/Watch]
Finally Jhené Aiko releases new music besides her teaser for an upcoming record 3:16am. 2 Seconds Produced by K. Roosevelt is a beautiful track that definitely shows growth in her music. Not sure if this will be included on her next project. Her upcoming album Souled Out with be her Miss Aiko's first major label release now signed to No I.D.'s label Artium Records (Subdivision of Def Jam Records. This album will be worth the wait.
Also check out the new visual for TDE camp member Ab-Soul featuring Danny Brown and Jhené Aiko.
Apr 9, 2012
Casey Veggies x Customized Greatly Vol. 3 Mixtape Track-By-Track Review
Sleeping in class is what losers do, but Casey Veggies made it cool. In the past past month young Veggies has been on his hustle to destruct the world with his music. Still unsigned and independent, he headlined his first show at The Roxy Theater in California as well as got some great praise from @elliotwilson and Rap Radar a major hip hop blog. Don't forget the Bobby Fresh Fashion Show that took place in Arizona. I present to you the hyped up, laid back sounds of Casey Veggies (translated into words).
Casey Veggies x Customized Greatly Vol. 3 Mixtape Track-By-Track Review
The title track Customized Greatly is a mellow beat produced by Uncle Dave. Casey Veggies basically goes off for 3 minutes uninterrupted.
Preme Beats developed Garden; a true sounding jazzy horn sample infused with some of the hardest hitting drum patterns I have heard in awhile. It doesn't matter what production is used with this CV. He is able to adapt with different styles.
Of course on every mixtape you have to have your street anthem and that's exactly what you have hear with Toe Tag. Production is courtesy of Woody who turns it up loud. I can already foresee stage dives and riots with this one. "Toe Tag Body Bag Hit Em Wit The Swag" goes the chorus.
Roses is produced by Roosevelt a local who you could say, gets around. I'm wondering who's vocals are sample throughout the song. On the hook you notice he tries out the monotone sounding approach. It works. "Everybody Waving Heeyyy..."
The next track starts off kind of sweaty. Swag Worth A Mill isn't as turnt up as you think. For 2 minutes Casey breaks down his swag on a mellow vibe.
A harp of some sort is sampled crazy in the track Go Crazy produced by J Poundz. Casey shouts out Los Angeles to the fullest and gives credit to all his people who have been around since day one, including Wolf Haley aka Tyler and Odd Future.
On the track When You See The Kid, correct me if I'm wrong, but Casey gets his J. Cole on for the hook. Fly Union provides the horn samples and a classic east meets west sound.
Very few features are made on CG3, but when one appears it's a movie. Take Life Rhymes, which features the voice of an angel known as Jhene Aiko. Her smooth harmonies are embedded all over the track. Production is done by FreshChuck. "I got all the shit in motion, I got so much shit to do, I'm just grinding getting focused, man I put that on my crew..." are words to live by.
Nobody features sample techniques used by Kanye West and Lana Del Rey. "HEY". I haven't stayed lived in New York, but can imagine this song sounds like a NY state mind. Like I said, Casey is a versatile rapper, who has and will change up his style with growth. Production is done by Krys Shun.
This is what you have been waiting for. PCINTLOFWGKTA. Interesting acronym. Both squads come together to create another movie. First Casey, then Dom O Genesis, then Tyler, then Hodgy; 1 bottle, 2 models, 3 bottle, pour and finally a the suicide by Earl Sweatshirt. Confusing ass song, but all comes together by the end. Tyler, The Creator also blesses Young Veggies with a trademark Wolf Haley beat.
You Got It/Fantasy explains the mind of Casey, when it comes to his females. Wes Dees stays laid back on his production. The record also serves as a two part story. Halfway through the song the interlude known as Fantasy breaks down and production from Beats4Clothes.
Recently Veggies leaked the track Get That $ produced by Polyester. We will get to that in a minute. Sex Sells comes with the same innovative fresh sounds of Polyester with a twist of S.O.T.U. Casey lyrically murders the beat.
AWW MANN! Get That $ also produced by Polyester sounds like a trill tune. The track was initially leaked last week and became viral within hours. I was always listening to Casey Veggies in the past, but honestly this track solidified me as a fan.
Verified was another track that leaked the night after Get That $ leaked. J-Hawk produces a southern sounding street anthem. The hook goes "Verified N**** Everything Official". Casey needs to open his next show with this one. Instant crowd pleaser.
The next feature film is from original r&b singer Raheem Devaughn. Thoughts Weigh is the only record with a major production credit on it. All production is given an A+ on the mixtape. Production duo veterans known as Tha Bizness just have a bit more of a portfolio.
Euphoria is back with the third installment in the song series. Producer Sha Baby makes riding music for a perfect Los Angeles day, like today. From what it sounds like, Notorious B.I.G. makes an appearance through a sample.
Maybe I Should Go ends the Customized Greatly Vol. 3 Mixtape. FreshChuck adds another mellow dramatic beat to the track list.
Casey Veggies speaks truth in his lyrics about Los Angeles, women, and his everyday lifestyle. Customized Greatly is the next best thing in entertainment at the moment so download as soon as possible and enjoy. Presented by Peas&CarrotsInternational
Mar 25, 2012
Jhene Aiko Releases Teaser For Upcoming Track 3:16
Jhene Aiko has been low key making big moves in music. She is new to my knowledge so thank you Iman Omari, Coolroy, Ryshon and FlowJo for putting me on to her music. This is a teaser visual for an upcoming track Jhene did with LA-based producers Fisticuffs called 3:16am. If you haven't already, get familiar.
