Chilombo is the third studio album by American singer Jhené Aiko. It was released on March 6, 2020, by ArtClub International, ARTium Recordings, and Def Jam Recordings. Following the release of Trip and her split with rapper Big Sean, with whom she formed the duo Twenty88, Aiko began work on Chilombo. Recorded as a freestyle in Hawaii, the album was inspired by the island’s natural landscape and features traditional singing bowls to create a tranquil effect. In order to create her desired sound, Aiko served as the album’s executive producer, enlisting the help of long time collaborators Fisticuffs and Lejkeys, who produced eighteen of the album’s songs. The album featured a range of guests including rappers Nas, Ty Dolla Sign and Future, as well as R&B singers John Legend, Miguel, and H.E.R..
The deluxe edition of the album was released on July 17, 2020, and includes appearances from Kehlani, Mila J, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa.
Tracklist:
01 – Lotus (intro)
02 – Triggered (freestyle)
03 – None of Your Concern (feat. Big Sean)
04 – Speak
05 – B.S. (feat. H.E.R.)
06 – P*$$Y Fairy (OTW)
07 – Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.) (feat. Future & Miguel)
08 – One Way St. (feat. Ab-Soul)
09 – Define Me (interlude)
10 – Surrender (feat. Dr. Chill)
11 – Tryna Smoke (feat. Micahfonecheck)
12 – Born Tired
13 – LOVE
14 – 10k Hours (feat. Nas)
15 – Summer 2020 (interlude)
16 – Mourning Doves
17 – Pray for You
18 – Lightning & Thunder (feat. John Legend)
19 – Magic Hour
20 – Party for Me (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
21 – Above and Beyond (piano)
22 – Above and Beyond
23 – B.S. (Remix) (feat. Kehlani)
24 – All Good
25 – Come On
26 – On the Way (feat. Mila J)
27 – Tryna Smoke (Remix) (feat. Chris Brown & Snoop Dogg)
28 – Down Again (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
29 – Summer 2020
OVERALL RATING
4 stars