Jhené Aiko-Chilombo (Deluxe)
The album that came out March of this year, pre-rona, pre-quarantine for some, gave us a “you good sis?” with nine EXTRA TRACKS. Jhené gave us collabs that we have been waiting for and extended tracks that we been feening for.
I’m not going through all 29 tracks, we would be here all damn night and mamas got shit to do. But I will take a deep dive into the new nine tracks.
21. Above and Beyond (piano)
“This isn’t like you, I thought you like me.”
As included in the song title, the song is backed with very miminal instruments. The piano takes the entire song. This song can definitely hit you in your bare bird chest if you can relate or even worse, currently experiencing it. It’s not even anger, it more melancholy. The feeling of doing your very damn best and going over and beyond with the person you love without the reciprocation fucking hurts. You can even hear the intense emotion in her voice. Jhené’s voice is so smooth and gentle so if you can hear a crack or a strain, she’s feeling that shit. And so should you.
22. Above and Beyond.
I’m not going to go super deep into this since this is the exact same song. The difference is there is bass, snares, and maybe a drum pattern? But. the transition from the simple, yet effective piano keys into the beat fucking slapsssss. I can’t forget to include the added layers of vocals and harmonies which brings another vibe.
23. B.S. (Feat. Kehlani)
“Back on my bully, back on my diss you in the studio.”-Kehlani”
NOW THIS IS THE COLLAB I BEEN WAITING FOR. QUARANTINE VIDEO PLZ…..
Now, don’t get me wrong, “Change your life” was the jimmy jam but I’m more into “fuck these niggas” music than “I really love this nigga” music 😂. Maybe I’m jaded or maybe FDN music just hits more. 🤷🏾♀️ But just like the original with H.E.R. (still iconic btw) she’s basically in the next step of getting out of a relationship/situtationship with a special someone. What did Aaliyah say? DUST YOSELF OFF AND TRY HIS FRIEND! Sike, but if you want to get back on ya B.S. go for it. FDN. We get an extra verse from Jhené talking her shit which I love. And I can NOT forget Baelani’s verse with the extra drip B.S. that we needed. Basically FDN, TALK YO SHIT, AND SELF LOVE IS THE BEST LOVE. heart💛.
(P.S. CAN WE PLZ HAVE SOMEONE MERGE BOTH SONGS INTO ONE?! Thanks, management.)
24. All Good
“Why you let me hurt you so bad? Why you let me get you so mad?”
This is very refreshing to hear this typical masculine pov from a woman. To some this song is the simplest words. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” If it’s all good, let it be good, and it’s all good.
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25. Come On
“This pussy nurturin.”
J NASTY WE SEE YOU GIRL!
So if I calculate everything semi-right, it’s July, this song may bring some unnecessary aries, or pisces/tauruses in the world. We are already about to have a spike in pandemic babies and quarantine babies. Damn Jhené. There’s no need to “thoroughly” explain this. It’s a “sexy time” song! I will say something I got immediately was her run at the end was spot on the same as the run she made in “Pussy Fairy (OTW).” Which makes sense with the next song…
26. On the Way (Feat. Mila J)
“Tell your friends Tinkerbell fucked your brains out.” -Mila J
SO WE JUST KEEP GETTING BLESSED HUH?!
J Nasty is back and made it a family affair! Her sister, who is an amazing artist as well, is featured! From what I know, this is the first official sister, sister collab we have of them! And they decide to make music for people to justify hitting up someone they know damn well they shouldn’t be hitting up. But everyone should be in quarantine since the rona is out here taking everyone’s lives. But if you want to risk some D or P or even B in the world of the rona, go head then withcha nasty self. 😂 Be safe!
27. Tryna Smoke💨(Remix) [Feat. Chris Brown & Snoop Dogg]
“If you know, you know. That shit is beautiful.”
What a trio! Jhené found two people that compliment this song so well. I can also see Wiz Khalifa on this and also even SZA? Such an easy, breezy, smoke freely song. Even if you don’t smoke, it’s still a bop. A bop is a bop period, no tampon. Chris and Jhené’s voice blend very well. Chris was a nice touch. Not overwhelming or underwhelming. And who else to have on the track besides Snoop?! He was perfect on this song. AND WHEN THEY ALL TREE HARMONIZE TOGETHER? Peak bliss.
28. Down Again (Feat. Wiz Khalifa)
“I’m in the midst of an ascensin now.”
Another stoner-esque song. The beat sounds like something from a video game like Galaga. Not wanting to come down from the high of an actual high and the high of accomplishing your dreams and goals. A win-win to me. It’s a cute song, something happy and light.
29. Summer 2020 🌧 🌞 🌈
“I’ll take some rain with my sunshine.”
UGH THE FEELSSS!
This song makes me emotional. The Kook & the Gang sample, her sister, Mila J used the sample too, and the video is eternal peace. 2020 and been a big bitch trying to take everyone in her way. This song makes you either want to slowly bop or just sit silently in peace. The “summer madness” is real in 2020. When the world get crazy of if your own world gets crazy, it’s always good just to sit. The world moves so fast now. Peace is all we need. While we are all are on our own collective journies, this song is absolutely the rainbow after a rainstorm. The perfect way to end an already amazing album. Three snaps in a circle for Jhené.
Originally published at https://www.taleishapplebum.com on July 20, 2021.
