Jhene Aiko
At just 25 years old, this Californian has racked up over 10 years in the music industry. So what makes her relevant now? Well, two reasons. With Aiko’s raw—yet unrecognized—talent, she has yet to touch the tip of her musical peak. Secondly, she has repositioned and reinvented herself in a market close to rapper Drake and has seemed to found a musical fit. Aiko’s features on Drake’s “Nothing Was the Same” album and touring on his “Would You Like a Tour” in 2013, the L.A. native is set up for a recipe of success in 2014.
After such a strong ending to last year including the release of her debut EP (“Sail Out”) reaching No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200, Aiko can only rise higher. The Artium/Def Jam signee has tucked away her past musical clutter and has finally positioned herself to be seen and not ignored. With the release of her forthcoming debut LP “Souled Out,” we look forward to hearing more of the signature nonchalant talk-singing from this blossoming artist.