Jhené Aiko is an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles who began her career in the early 2000s as a featured and background vocalist before releasing solo material in the 2010s, working primarily within contemporary R&B and neo-soul. Her music is characterised by ethereal, minimalist production and intimate, introspective lyrics that draw on R&B, soul and hip hop influences while exploring themes of love, loss and spirituality across EPs and albums.