{
  "id": 6774354,
  "title": "Jhené Aiko’s ‘Westside Whimsy’ Album Features ‘So Good’ Collab With Kendrick Lamar: Stream It Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/jhene-aikos-westside-whimsy-album-features-so-good-collab-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T15:14:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/jhene-aiko-westside-whimsy-album-kendrick-lamar-stream-it-now-1236338217/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jhené Aiko's highly anticipated fourth album, Westside Whimsy, has finally arrived after more than six years, delighting fans eager to hear what the seven-time Grammy nominee had been working on. The 20-track album, which pays homage to her hometown of Los Angeles, features a star-studded lineup of fellow L.A. natives and friends, including Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Tyga, OHMA, and Larry June.\n\nThe album kicks off with the ethereal ballad \"Wild Cat(s),\" followed by the dreamy \"Ghost\" and the reflective \"Break.\" Collaborations begin on track four with Ab-Soul's \"Love Bomb,\" showcasing his ad-libs over the song's subtle beat. From there, listeners can expect a mix of midtempo tracks like \"Ceiling (Freestyle)\" and \"Nothing Nice to Say,\" as well as slow rollers such as \"Like, Whatever\" and \"Neighbors.\"\n\nThe album takes a more introspective turn with \"Unicorn,\" \"Nami's Haiku,\" \"A Living Light,\" and the OHMA-featuring closer \"Golden Coast.\" The latter pays tribute to the resilience of Los Angeles, with Aiko singing, \"Shining through your darkest nights/ You still got a lot of light/ You're still a classic/ Magic every time.\" Westside Whimsy is now available for streaming.",
  "summary": "The long-awaited follow-up to 2020's Chilombo is a love letter to Los Angeles featuring guest spots from Larry June, Ab-Soul, Tyga and OHMA.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Pitchfork",
        "title": "Kendrick Lamar Joins Jhené Aiko on New Song “So Good”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/kendrick-lamar-joins-jhene-aiko-on-new-song-so-good",
        "published": "2026-09-11T04:15:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Jhené Aiko with Kendrick Lamar, Bleachers, Dove Cameron & More: New Music Friday Guide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/jhene-aiko-with-kendrick-lamar-bleachers-dove-cameron-more-new-music",
        "published": "2026-09-11T06:53:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Jhené Aiko Taps Kendrick Lamar for Reflective Track ‘So Good’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/jhene-aiko-taps-kendrick-lamar-for-reflective-track-so-good",
        "published": "2026-09-11T07:55:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Stereogum",
        "title": "Jhené Aiko Shares New Album Westwide Whimsy Feat. Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Larry June, & More",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/jhene-aiko-shares-new-album-westwide-whimsy-feat-kendrick-lamar-ab",
        "published": "2026-09-11T13:51:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}