[Music Video] Jhené Aiko - "The Worst"

I spent my entire shift at the good ol' 9 to 5 playing Jhené Aiko's new EP Sail Out, and I'm happy to see that it's doing extremely well on iTunes. Sail Out is currently in the top 3 albums overall and is currently king of the R&B charts.

To make things even better, Jhené offered up dramatic visuals to "The Worst," one of Sail Out's darker compositions. Perhaps we'll see her on season 2 of Orange Is The New Black? (Probably not, but definitely catch her alongside Drake, Miguel and Future on the remaining stops of Would You Like A Tour?)



Purchase Sail Out on iTunes HERE! It's also available for stream on Spotify.

Props to Noisey for the premiere, and head there to catch an exclusive interview with Ms. Aiko!

Previously: Jhené Aiko ft. Childish Gambino - "Bed Peace"

Jhené Aiko ft. Childish Gambino - "Bed Peace"

While we wait for Jhené Aiko's debut album Souled Out to hit stores next year, we will be treated with Sail Out on October 29 November 11, a project that "bridges the gap" between the album and her acclaimed mixtape Sailing Soul(s).

Check out the chilled out first single, "Bed Peace" featuring Childish Gambino, below, and hit the jump to learn more about the Sail Out EP!

[Music Video] Big Sean ft. Jhené Aiko & Lil Wayne - "Beware"

After Kendrick Lamar stole the show on Big Sean's "Control," it's good to see that Sean is returning the the focus back to promoting his singles that will land on August 27's Hall Of Fame. Check out the trippy visuals to the Lil Wayne and Jhené Aiko featured "Beware" below, and hit the jump to catch Sean and Jhené's recent performance of the track on Jimmy Kimmel live.

DJ Hourglass - Think Outside The Clock, Vol. 2 [New Mix]

Vol. 1 received a ton of love from you all, so I made sure to spend even more working on "Think Outside The Clock, Vol. 2." Just like the first installment, Vol. 2 is mostly comprised of remixes from my favorite DJs and producers, but this one is more representative of my experience in the Atlanta club scene. It also features an impromptu live remix of Jhené Aiko's "Stranger" by yours truly.

Download and stream Vol. 2 below, and hit the jump for a full track listing! Be sure to show love on my Soundcloud, Facebook, and Twitter!

Download: DJ Hourglass - Think Outside The Clock, Vol. 2 | Mixcloud

Big Sean ft. Lil Wayne & Jhené Aiko - "Beware"

Ever since Jhené Aiko became a part of No I.D.'s Artium/Def Jam family, Big Sean took advantage of the new addition, revealing their chemistry in the studio on a few tracks from his acclaimed Detroit mixtape. Now with his sophomore album Hall Of Fame officially slated for an August 27th release, he rolls out another single attempt with "Beware" featuring the "Comfort Inn Ending" songstress and Lil Wayne.

Stream the cautionary tale below and click HERE to purchase "Beware" on iTunes. Hall Of Fame trailer after the jump!

Jhené Aiko - "Comfort Inn Ending" (Prod. by No. I.D.)

For all my fellow Jhené Aiko fans dying to hear what her Artium/Def Jam debut Soul(ed) Out will offer, the beautiful songwriter gives us a bone with the 2 minute freestyle "Comfort Inn Ending."

Produced by her boss No I.D., Jhene vents about a recent relationship that went sour due to infidelity. I'm not one to speculate, but "CIE" may be about Compton rapper and Sailing Soul(s) collaborator H.O.P.E. Wright, who she publicly dated for a few years.

Although heartache may cause a few tears, thankfully, it can also create some great music. Thanks for sharing Ms. Aiko.


Download: Jhené Aiko - "Comfort Inn Ending"

Previously: [Music Video] Jhené Aiko - "Burning Man (3:16 PM)"

[Music Video] Jhené Aiko - "Burning Man (3:16 PM)"

After taking us through the dark recesses of her mind on "3:16am," Jhené Aiko uses the sunshine of 3:16pm to bring us the lighter track "Burning Man."

Check out the visuals to the Artium songstress' new single below, and catch cameos from her Cocaine 80s collaborator James Fauntleroy and her daughter's uncle, Omarion. Jhené's major label debut Soul(ed) Out is in the works!



Previously: Cocaine 80's ft. Jhene Aiko & Common - "Fly Ass Pisces"

Cocaine 80's ft. Jhene Aiko & Common - "Fly Ass Pisces"

Cocaine 80s is always lowkey with their releases, so I'm excited I caught this track on Twitter. Now that Jhené Aiko is down with the Artium clique, she, No I.D., James Fauntleroy and co. have been making beautiful music together. Add extended family Common to the equation and you get  "Fly Ass Pisces." Keep this one on repeat until Cocaine 80s drops its fourth project, Flower Of Life EP.

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Previously:

• Jhené Aiko ft. James Fauntleroy - "Wrap Me Up" (Prod. by Tae Beast)
• Cocaine 80s ft. Common - Motivation + Express OG [FreEP]
• Game ft. Common & Kanye West - "Jesus Piece"

Jhené Aiko ft. James Fauntleroy - "Wrap Me Up" (Prod. by Tae Beast)

There are few Christmas records that are smooth enough to play all year round, and Jhené Aiko and James Fauntleroy's duet "Wrap Me Up" may be one of them. Spend this Christmas Eve with someone special and curl up to this Artium yuletide carol.


Download: Jhené Aiko ft. James Fauntleroy - "Wrap Me Up"

Previously: [Music Video] Jhené Aiko - "Mirrors"

Wale - Folarin [New Mixtape]

Has Wale ever disappointed with his mixtapes? An album, maybe, but a new free project from Mr. Folarin is  quite the virtual stocking stuffer. Stream and download Folarin below, which features a few of my favorites on the mic and behind the boards-- Jhene Aiko, Digi+Phonics, Tiara Thomas, Nottz, 2 Chainz, Chrisette Michele and even Ric Flair and Jerome's lovechild Trinidad James.

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[Music Video] Jhené Aiko - "Mirrors"

Hopefully you were fortunate enough as me to catch Jhené Aiko's opening set on Nas & Lauryn Hill's Life Is Good/Black Rage tour. She was incredible.

The Artium/Def Jam songstress continues to show off her darker side with "Mirrors," the follow up to Souled Out's lead single "3:16 AM."

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Big Sean - Detroit [New Mixtape]

Big Sean stopped the Internet last night when he dropped his new mixtape Detroit, and it was for good reason. With features from J. Cole, Common, Juicy J, French Montana, Chris Brown, Royce Da 5'9'', Jhene Aiko, and more, Big Sean may have overshadowed Weezy with the hottest mixtape of the week. Stream and download the project below, and let me know what you think about this G.O.O.D. Music soldier reppin' his city.

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Jhené Aiko Talks Brother's Passing, "Souled Out," Tupac & More With Rap-Up TV [VIDEO]

The good folks over at Rap-Up TV caught up with Jhené Aiko to document a quick run through of the Sailing Soul her story from the beginning of her career to now. Watch below as she describes the emotional moment of letting her brother Miyagi hear "For My Brother" on the day he died, her plans for her Def Jam debut Souled Out, her love for Kid Cudi, and more.



Previously: Jhené Aiko - 3:16AM [Music Video]

Jhené Aiko - 3:16AM [Music Video]

Jhené Aiko teased us with a 1 minute teaser nearly 5 months ago, but now the Def Jam songstress delivers the full version of "3:16AM" a dark record set to appear on her forthcoming album Souled Out.


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Previously: Jhené Aiko - For My Brother

Jhené Aiko - For My Brother

Send your condolences to Jhené Aiko who recently lost her brother Miyagi from cancer. She turned to music to help her cope, and in return created "For My Brother." Prayers up for her and her family.



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Previously: The FADER & Captain Morgan "Step Into The Black" With Jhené Aiko [VIDEO]

Ryshon Jones - Life In Reverse [New Mixtape]

Thanks to his ambition and ability to connect with listeners on sometimes an uncomfotable level, Ryshon Jones has become one of the most popular artists featured on G.U.E. To help him celebrate his birthday along all of the hard work he's put in this year, stream and download Ryshon's new project Life In Reverse, which features production from Talen Ted, Thelonius Martin, Rolling Mills, Sango, along with a special guest interview with the lovely Jhené Aiko.

The FADER & Captain Morgan "Step Into The Black" With Jhené Aiko [VIDEO]

As part of The FADER and Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum's Step Into The Black concert series, ten awesome concerts are taking place over the next ten weeks all across the country. Included in the lineup of performers for the series are Polica, Dam Funk, Thee Oh Sees, and the lovely Ms. Jhené Aiko.

The Sailing Soul(s) singer traveled to perform in Chicago for the very first time, where she closed out with a performance of her mixtape favorite, "Stranger." Watch the live clip below, and hit the jump to check out The FADER's exclusive sit down with the Def Jam recording artist.

Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats [Music Video]

Ab-Soul's Control System is already my favorite album of the year, and he's definitely not disappointing with the visuals to "Terrorist Threats." He recruits Jhené Aiko, clad in a black TDE Hoodie, and Danny Brown, who join Soulo in rebelling against constraints placed on us by society. Listen closely, and cop the album on iTunes!



Previously:

• Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Album Stream + Lyrics]
• Jhené Aiko - 2 Seconds
• Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

Jhené Aiko - 2 Seconds (Prod. by Roosevelt)

This day started off right, thanks to this new Cocaine 80s track, and now it's ending perfectly courtesy of Jhené Aiko's generosity. To hold us over until we get the full "3:16" single, she dropped the currently finished track "2 Seconds," produced by Roosevelt. These two work so well together.


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Props to AO!

Previously: Ab-Soul ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko - Terrorist Threats

Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Album Stream]

I copped Ab-Soul's controlsystem yesterday, and I'm glad to say that it was worth the $8.99 is shelved out. If you need a little more convincing before picking it up on iTunes, Top Dawg Entertainment was gracious enough to post the entire album for free stream on Soundcloud. Enjoy the ride below!