Wading, Spotless Mind, Its Cool, To Love & Die, Lyin King, Eternal Sunshine and Promises are all amazing but theres not one song I dont like on this album, even though Blue Dream is kinda weak for me.
I love every one of her projects because they each have their own feel, but I agree. I see why the tracks were pulled from the album and made into an EP.
Twelve years into a musical career filled with sadness, heartbreak and disappointment, R&B fans are treated to those emotions (and more) on Souled Out, Jhene Aiko’s finally released 12-track debut studio album. It was Lauryn Hill who on the Fugees’ The Score album single “Zealots” said that she added a “mother****er” at the end of her oftentimes melodic Rap bars to ensure ignorant listeners “hear her.” Though not an a acclaimed rapper/singer like Ms. Hill, Aiko’s unique ability at moments on the album to add the equivalent of a “mother****er” or “**** you” via embittered words delivered with a caustic, yet still mellifluous tone is one of the tiny details that make Jhene Aiko a special artist. That said, it's Souled Out’s “tainted love” style ability to endure several types of heartbreak that makes it a worthwhile listen.
ha label is a gigantic mess.
