The low key vibe that is the undercurrent of the album creates a soundspace that allows the personal reflective lyrics to stand out in a very impactful way.
With 3 Grammy Nominations for Album of the Year, Best Progressive R&B Album and Best R&B Performance for the single “Lightning & Thunder” the Jack Kerouac, stream of conscious approach to writing and recording proved to a legitimate approach to writing. Rarely does an R&B album laced with guest rappers feature singing bowls, but not only does Chilombo make use of obscure tranquil instruments, but it achieves the desired vibe without getting carried away in over production. The massive album features an impressive 20 songs that are stylistically tied together with her freestyle approach that centers around the traditional sounds of Hawaii where Chilombo was recording. Following the success of the initial release, Aiko dropped the deluxe edition of Chilombo with additional guests, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Bron, Mila J and Kehlani. Jhenè Aiko dropped her third studio album in March 2020 and came out swinging with a bevy of amazing guest performers including H.E.R., Nas, Ty Dolla Sign, Future, John Legend and Miguel. Fisticuffs & Julian-Quán Việt Lê, producers Fisticuffs, Julian-Quán Việt Lê, Zeke Mishanec, Christian Plata & Gregg Rominiecki, engineers/mixers Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, Julian-Quán Việt Lê, Maclean Robinson & Brian Keith Warfield, songwriters Dave Kutch, mastering engineer.