Stream Jhené Aiko's Latest Studio Album 'Chilombo'

Jhené Aiko has returned with her third studio album, Chilombo, named after her legal surname. The word, which means “wild beast,” is filled with Aiko’s classic R&B sensibilities, diving into the usage of sound healing therapy by using crystal alchemy singing bowls throughout the record.

On the 20-song effort, which follows 2017’s Trip, a heavy repertoire of hip-hop and R&B talent is featured. Future, Miguel, Ab-Soul, Big Sean, H.E.R., Nas, John Legend, Ty Dolla $ign, and more appear on the record, including her father Dr. Chill. Produced almost entirely by frequent collaborators Lejkeys and production duo Fisticuffs, Aiko swoons with blissful energy, delivering sun-drenched sounds that continue to showcase her ethereal aural style.

Speaking to Billboard about the project, Aiko notes “I’m still in transition, but I’m still me.” She continues:

I still love to write all types of songs and listen to all types of music, but Chilombo definitely has a lot more acoustic instruments because I wanted it to be music that you can feel. You can hear what the mic was picking up in the room. Everyone was playing actual instruments, [and] those resonate with you differently than digital. Chilombo is all of my projects that I put out prior to this combined. This is the baby — but it’s the evolved version.

You can listen to Chilombo below. Aiko will embark on The Magic Hour Tour alongside Queen Naija and Ann Marie on May 1 in Boston.

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my new album #CHILOMBO is OUT NOW on ALL streaming platforms🌋😭🙏🏼 https://t.co/VRUPiwspVH pic.twitter.com/4ECIcnXzU1

— Chilombo (@JheneAiko) March 6, 2020