Aiko was inspired by Hawaii volcanoes, which she likened herself to during the conception and recording of the album. Recording Īiko recorded the album on the big island of Hawaii, and free-styled all the songs creating what she described as one 'free-flowing jam session'. Speculation led the media to believe the album would focus on Aiko's breakup with rapper Big Sean.

past, present and future.' In 2019 Aiko had completed three songs for the album as well as releasing the taster 'Wasted Love Freestyle'. She revealed that her third album would only consist of freestyles and focus on relationships, stating 'my next album is all freestyles where i touch on many subjects and relationships. Two years after the release of her second studio album Trip (2017), Aiko announced she had begun work on the follow up album. At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the album received three nominations: Album of the Year and Best Progressive R&B Album, and Best R&B Performance for 'Lightning & Thunder'. It was also certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in January 2021. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 152,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. 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.Ĭhilombo received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. 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. 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. 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. Following the release of Trip and her split with rapper Big Sean, with whom she formed the duo Twenty88, Aiko began work on Chilombo. It was released on March 6, 2020, by ArtClub International, ARTium Recordings, and Def Jam Recordings. Chilombo is the third studio album by American singer Jhené Aiko.

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