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Music review: Jhene Aiko, Sail Out EP

Kim Gillespie
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10 Jan, 2014 05:00 PMQuick Read

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You will find yourself playing this EP over and over.

You will find yourself playing this EP over and over.

Sail Out's a great name for this release - it's certainly smooth sailing from this Angeleno with a sugar-sweet voice.

Jhene Aiko has featured on albums and songs with Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, J. Cole as well as Drake's From Time.

Lamar and Childish Gambino are among the guest artists on Sail Out as well, and their tracks - Stay Ready (What A Life) and Bed Peace respectively - are standouts.

But Aiko has the goods to stand on her own. The EP's seven tracks ooze with a late-night, urban vibe, and a seeming pre-occupation with sex.

The music is sparing and moody with touches of ambient sounds - showcasing Aiko's sultry vocals.

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At just over 30 minutes, you'll find yourself listening to this over and over to get more.

R&B, Jhene Aiko, Sail Out EP
***1/2

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