We’re definitely excited to hear that VIBE’s recent cover artist, Jhene Aiko, has set a release date for her highly anticipated debut album, Souled Out. Some of you may have been rocking with “The Worst” singer since the days of Sailing Souls while others are just recently getting hip to her sultry sound. For those who’re still skeptical about the Cali-bred songstress, check out these 13 songs that will definitely make you an instant fan after just one listen!
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See also: “Jhene Aiko Announces Album Release Date“
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Higher
“No stems, no sticks, no seeds its just you and me on this cloud and we don’t ever have to come down now”
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3:16 AM
“I do not feel the fear of fallin, I wanna fly. If it all goes well then I will”
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My Mine
“Now it’s all over, it’s all done. Shouldn’t have told ya, you’re the one. I’ll be all right. I will be just fine. I’ll be OK. Once you get out my mind”
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Stranger
“I can not tell you how many there have been that were just like you. I do not need you. Cause you’re just like them”
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Do Better Blues (feat. H.O.P.E.)
“In a relationship she wants three things: Eyes that won’t cry, lips that won’t lie, love that won’t die.”
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Stay Ready (What A Life)
“I have waited lifetimes to find you?. Now that you’re here ?I can remind you? of the things you’ve been dreaming? times two. ?I promise you.”
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Hoe (feat. Miguel & Gucci Mane)
“I can’t front, I see potential. And if he say so, I won’t say no. Don’t be scared of my aggression. Just don’t get the wrong impression”
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Bed Peace (feat. Childish Gambino)
“If I had it my way I’d roll out of bed say bout 2:30 mid day. Hit the blunt then, hit you up to come over to my place. You show up right away. We make love and then we fuck and then you’d give me my space.”
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Do Better Blues Pt. 2 (Marvin’s Room)
“And I just been sittin here going crazy. Been thinking about the baby that we almost had. Thought I moved on but I didn’t like, who am I kidding? Shit it’s all been bad.”
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You vs Them
“I’m…..tryna save the world. How can I when you belong to me? I belong to them. Who do I give me to? Who do I let win? You or the world?”
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In Love We Trust (feat. Casey Veggies)
“In the heart of LA, there’s a lost little girl with a head full of curls and the weight of the world on her shoulders. But her story gets colder, hold up.”
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2 Seconds
“Cry me an ocean, build you a boat then sail away. If this is so difficult I cannot make you stay.”
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Comfort Inn Ending
“Thought I told you not to trust these hoes. Say they love you, when you know they don’t. Say they will, but shit, you know they won’t. Yeah, you hear me, you don’t feel me, though.”