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Vol. 06 / Reviews
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Jhené Aiko returns with new album Westside Whimsy
Album Cover Art by Topshelf Junior Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Jhené Aiko released a long-awaited album, Westside Whimsy, which features several notable West Coast artists, including Kendrick Lamar on “So Good,” Ab-Soul on “Love Bomb,” and Tyga on “Like, Whatever.” Across its 20 tracks, Westside Whimsy draws inspiration from Aiko’s Southern California upbringing while exploring…
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