Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo is an American singer and songwriter who began her music career contributing vocals to several B2K releases. She gained significant recognition following the release of her debut EP, Sail Out, in 2013. Her debut studio album, Souled Out, was released in 2014 to critical acclaim. She is known for her distinctively soft, ethereal vocal style and introspective songwriting. Aiko has received multiple Grammy Award nominations throughout her career for her work in R&B. She is also a member of the duo Twenty88 alongside rapper Big Sean. Her second studio album, Trip, was released in 2017 and explored themes of grief and healing. In 2020, she released her third studio album, Chilombo, which was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. She frequently incorporates elements of sound healing and meditation into her musical projects. Aiko has been a prominent figure in the contemporary R&B scene for over a decade. She continues to influence the genre with her blend of alternative R&B and neo-soul sounds.