So he has definitely become like my brother. I’ve been working with him since Sailing Soul and even before that, like back in the day I had a song that I did with him that was playing on my MySpace. Were you more careful of the men you decided to use on this album because of that connection to your brother, you didn’t want just any feature?įor sure, I think that Brian from the Fisticuffs, he’s like my brother. Aiko is unafraid to get personal, embarking on a psychedelic journey in the hopes of finding and sharing lessons with her audience, who may need them.Īiko spoke on the phone with Complex about grief, using art as a healing process, and where she wants to go creatively in the future. Trip is a journey through grief, love, and self-discovery as Aiko mourns and processes the loss of her brother, Miyagi, who died in 2012 after a battle with cancer. project consisting of a movie, album, and poetry book (which is still on its way)-follows the trend. It’s a unique, consistent vibe, and one that’s won her a fanbase and consistent attention.Īiko’s latest release-a M.A.P. Her live performances are intimate, avoiding the intricate, overpowering stage designs that are in vogue right now, in favor of simple candlelight. Since the release of her 2011 debut mixtape Sailing Soul(s), the singer-songwriter has had the otherworldly ability to seamlessly move between genres, capturing audiences with the serene energy she brings to nearly every song she appears. Positive energy is kind of Jhené Aiko’s thing.
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