Review: Jhene Aiko creates its own world "Souled Out"
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Dennis Alciyan September 7, 2014 Reviews
Jhene Aiko is already one of the most important R & B artists of the moment. From her unique talent could be tasted on mixtapes, festivals and songs from other artists. The high expectations for her debut album makes Jhene Aiko effortless true. At Souled Out , the singer creates a world total equity.
Nowadays, you need to be a star. No official album The 26 year old Jhene Aiko enjoys considerable popularity for a while in the R & B world. This was last year's momentum thanks to the successful EP Sail Out and the hit "The Worst".
It also helps if you are. Drake behind you He calls Jhene Aiko his musical twin sister. Although they have much in common in terms of noise, does Aiko rather think of another artist.
Two years ago, Frank Ocean captured the hearts of many music lovers with channel ORANGE . In many ways, Aiko's debut album resembles his masterpiece.
Like Ocean knows Aiko easily be summed up in beautiful texts that seem simple, her feelings, but go deep. She also does it in a way that feels very free and organic. Very real. If you go to Souled Out listen, you have the feeling that Aiko to freestyling is, so naturally it all comes out.
It also comes her way of singing. Aiko is not a powerhouse like Beyoncé or Mariah Carey. You do not have Souled Out not to expect. impressive notes, drawstrings or runs Aiko sings subtle and quiet. It's as if all the thoughts that are there just to flow into her head.
Just like Frank Ocean is not about him in technical perfection, but it's all about feeling.
Feeling is the key word at Souled Out . Therefore Aiko's voice couched in a futuristic production that creates just the right atmosphere. Sometimes minimalist, sometimes with many details. On opener "Limbo Limbo Limbo" the pace instance changes unexpectedly. The exciting beats and dark melodies on "To Love And Die" bring the magical world which Aiko sings really alive.
Jhene Aiko is unlike her fellow singers. Her voice is very sweet, but at the same time tough and confident. Soft and tender, but never weak. Sensual, but casual. She does not seem to do vocally to impress her best. The only time the listener gets a clear picture of her reach on valve "Pretty Bird". It's Aiko to the message, the feeling, the atmosphere.
Another artist that reminds Aiko is the late Aaliyah . She knew too much to do with little. Her angelic voice was couched by just the right beats. Aaliyah too lame to do anything to impress. Trouble She was naturally cool, charismatic and mysterious. These are also important ingredients of Souled Out .
Although Aiko pours her feelings with poetic lyrics, she remains elusive. She does not say that she yearns for someone. No, "I will be wading, waiting 'til I turn blue' sings them cool. When her lover refuses to bind her nonchalant response: "it's cool, we is not gotta be nothing." And if he wants indeed, she remains realistic: "you're just so brave, so do not go crazy for loving me."
Highlight is the compelling "Lyin 'King". It summarizes exactly what makes her such a unique artist: Aiko says heavy things in a lighthearted manner. The single "The Pressure" is a gem that the singer effortlessly shakes out her sleeve.
At certain moments to melt ice princess Aiko. The warm and sensitive "WAYS" (Why Are not You Smiling) is a personal statement that the listener becomes instantly "life only gets harder, but you gotta get stronger." Valve "Promises" is an ode to her daughter and deceased brother who elicits goosebumps.
In Souled Out , the popular singer makes all expectations. It is an album with every listen better, deeper and richer sound. And her age makes it all the more impressive. Jhene Aiko creates its own world and thanks Souled Out there we can fortunately be even.
Source:
http://intosoul.nl/jhene-aiko-souled-out/
Looks like the Dutch agree this is her "Channel Orange" era
going to be jamming all day at school to this 
I keep getting these moments where I'm just slayed. Like knocked out the park when I discover a fundamental lyric/metaphor/deeper meaning to Jhené ha songs.
