R&B singer Jhené Aiko has released her fourth studio album, Westside Whimsy, featuring a new collaborative track titled “So Good” with rapper Kendrick Lamar, according to reports from NME.
A Decades-Long Partnership Leading to ‘So Good’
Years later, Lamar contributed a verse to “Stay Ready (What A Life)” from Aiko’s 2013 debut EP, Sail Out, as reported by NME.
Inside the Lyrics of ‘Westside Whimsy’
On the newly released track, Aiko trades bars with Lamar over reflective production. “I can’t let a messy bitch get in my way/ I’m way too grown plus I’m top rank,” Aiko sings on the cut, according to NME. She continues: “Who was popping it ’til they got spanked/ West side, everything/ Pipe, pipe, pipe it up/ Ghetto intellectual, swerving through the jet fuel, breaking down the decimals.” Lamar contributes a direct verse, rapping: “Beauty and the brains aye, what we doin’/ Money out here, baby what we, I say/ Face all stupid/ Body, stupid/ Got me, stupid/ Hottie, stupid.” NME notes that Lamar is officially credited as a co-writer on the song.
Star-Studded Features Across the 20-Track Project
Aiko’s fourth studio album is a massive 20-track project that brings together several prominent West Coast and hip-hop acts alongside Lamar. According to NME, Westside Whimsy also features guest appearances and production team-ups with Larry June, Ab-Soul, Tyga, and Ohma.
Did You Know?
Kendrick Lamar’s recent output includes his surprise-released sixth studio album, GNX, which dropped in late 2024 and earned a five-star review from NME for converting diss-track energy into pure emotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westside Whimsy released?
Aiko’s fourth studio album, Westside Whimsy, was released on Friday, September 11, according to NME.
Who is featured on the song “So Good”?
What other artists appear on Aiko’s new album?
In addition to Kendrick Lamar, the 20-track album includes features from Larry June, Ab-Soul, Tyga, and Ohma, according to NME.
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