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Jhené Aiko new album 'Chilombo': release date, songs, lyrics, tour & more
27 February 2020, 09:07 | Updated: 6 March 2020, 09:14
The R&B songstress is getting ready to drop the follow-up to 2017's 'Trip'.
Jhené Aiko has dropped her third studio album 'Chilombo', almost two years after releasing her psychedelic record 'Trip'.
The R&B songstress, 31, initially dropped the steamy single 'P*$$y Fairy (OTW)' and the introspective 'None Of Your Concern', which both appear on the album alongside collaborations with H.E.R., Miguel, Future and more.
Here's everything we know about Jhené's new album 'Chilombo'.
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What does the artwork look like?
At the end of February, Jhené unveiled the colourful artwork for her new album 'Chilombo' - a portrait of the songstress, fresh-faced with her braids cascading down her shoulders, her hair wrapped in a yellow scarf.
Jhené has revealed the artwork for 'Chilombo'. Picture: Instagram/Jhene Aiko -
When is the album dropping?
'Chilombo' is set to drop on March 6th 2020.
This is despite in January 2019 when Jhené revealed that her forthcoming album 'Chilombo' will drop some time in February.
The singer revealed the news in a video for her new single 'Pu$$y Fairy (OTW)', during which various facts popped up on the screen.
Jhené Aiko - P*$$Y FAIRY (OTW) Pop Up
On Monday (Feb 17) Jhene took to Twitter to provide an update on her album.
"Just typed out all the lyrics to the free flows that are #CHILOMBO," she wrote.
u gotta respect the pen ✍🏼
— Chilombo (@JheneAiko) February 17, 2020Jhene revealed that her new music will be true to her.
The R&B star wrote "Realest sh*t i ever wrote...." on Twitter.
if sailing soul(s), sail out, souled out and trip had a baby #CHILOMBO 🌋
— Chilombo (@JheneAiko) February 17, 2020 -
What songs are on the album?
Jhené revealed the full tracklist for 'Chilombo' a week before its release, with lead singles 'Pu$$y Fairy (OTW)' and 'Triggered (Freestyle) both featuring.
The album also features Big Sean, H.E.R., Future, Miguel, Ty Dolla $ign, John Legend and more.
She also dropped the stand-alone single 'None Of Your Concern' featuring Big Sean at the end of last year, which could also appear on the album.
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What does 'Chilombo' mean?
The title of Jhené'd third studio album comes from her surname - her full name is Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo.
Jhené is pronounced 'Juh-Nay' and Aiko is pronounced 'Eye-Ko'.
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When does Jhené Aiko's 'The Magic Hour Tour' start?
Aiko announced the accompanying tour to her new album, 'The Magic Hour Tour'.
The North American leg kicks off in May 2020 in Boston and takes her across cities in North America and Canada, before wrapping up in the Caribbean in June at the Saint Kitts Music Festival.
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What are the album's stand-out lyrics?
The lyrics to Jhené's latest single 'Pu$$y Fairy (OTW)' are as follows:
[Intro]
Ooh-wee, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ah, yeah[Verse]
I know you love f*ckin' me (F*ckin' me, fuckin' me)
I can tell by the way you in love with me (Love with me)
You can't get enough of me, yeah
Well, I guess it's lookin' like you stuck with me[Refrain]
'Cause I got you sprung off in the spring time
F*ck all your free time
You don't need no me time
That's you and me time
We be gettin' so loud
That d*ck make my soul smile
That d*ck make me so damn proud
Now lay your head down on the pillow
Turn the lights down real low
I want you to say my name
Close your eyes and let your feels go
Now you're gettin' real close
Baby, I am on the way[Pre-Chorus]
Now that I've got you right here
I won't let you down, down[Chorus]
Don't be surprised, baby, it's just me (Just me)
Don't be surprised, boy, when I bust it wide
I hypnotize you with this p*ssy (P*ssy)
Now you feel like you can fly[Refrain]
I got you sprung off in the spring time
F*ck all your free time
You don't need no me time
That's you and me time
We be gettin' so loud
That d*ck make my soul smile
That d*ck make me so proud, ooh, oh
Now lay your head down on the pillow
I'ma fuck you real slow
Need to hear you say my name
Close your eyes and let your feels go
Now you're gettin' real close
Baby, I am on the way[Pre-Chorus]
Now that I've got you right here
I won't let you down, down[Chorus]
Don't be surprised, baby, it's just me (Just me)
Don't be surprised, boy, when I bust it wide
I hypnotize you with this p*ssy (P*ssy)
Now you feel like you can fly
[Outro]
I got you sprung off in the spring time
F*ck all your free time
You don't need no me time
That's you and me time
We be gettin' so loud
That d*ck make my soul smile
That d*ck make me so proud, ooh, oh
