Jhené Aiko and August 08 launched a brand new music known as “Water Signal” on July 8, full with a dreamy video that completely matches the hypnotic monitor. “Water Signal” is a part of August’s six-song EP, “In direction of the Moon,” which was additionally launched on July 8. The EP is the second half of August’s debut album, “Seasick.” The primary half, “In direction of the Solar,” was launched in Could.
Aiko, who seems to be attractive in glittery blue eyeshadow within the video, launched her newest LP, “Chilombo,” in 2020, mixing R&B with sound therapeutic on the report. She additionally carried out “America the Lovely” earlier than Tremendous Bowl LVI in February. On July 3, Aiko confirmed that she is anticipating a baby with longtime boyfriend Massive Sean. The newborn will be part of her daughter, Namiko Love, who was born on Nov. 19, 2008.
Aiko additionally runs the label Allel Sound in collaboration with Def Jam. She introduced that she had cosigned August on July 7, telling Selection, “August is an unbelievable author, singer and artist whose music speaks to me on so many ranges. As a fellow Los Angeles native, I’m so pleased with him. August’s expertise, love for songwriting and fingers on method along with his artwork is one thing I can relate to and have a large amount of respect for. It was a pure evolution of our friendship and musical collaboration to have him grow to be the primary artist signed to Allel Sound. I could not be extra excited to work with August.”
“As a longtime fan of Jhené’s, I am actually humbled by her perception in me as an artist,” August advised the outlet. “She set the bar as an impartial R&B artist from LA who wrote her personal guidelines and made no compromises in following her goals. We actually vibe on music and creativity and I am excited to go on this journey together with her.”
Watch the video, which riffs on astrology and has a clean and barely mystical vibe, above.
