Questions And Answers
Author: moochie - Posted: Wednesday July 2nd | Comments:3 Comments

1: Where can I buy your album?

Jhene Aiko: Alot of you may already know this but, my album NEVER came out and my single
“No Love” never went on sale in stores. The only songs I’ve ever had that were sold in stores
were my songs on the B2k Pandemonium album (Dog), Barber Shop Soundtrack (Sneaky),Master Of Disguise
Soundtrack (Cherry Pie),Cheerios NICKELODEON CD (De Ja VU),B2k Remixes, You Got Served Soundtrack
(Happy) and uhhh…i think thats it! lol, (let me know if im missing something!)

2: Are you still with T.U.G?

Jhene Aiko: I am no longer with T.U.G….it was nothing personal and i am still close with them all….
ofcourse my sister (Mila J) is signed to them, and I still have a relationship with them all…there is
no bad blood between us….me and Jamila are fine. I am no longer signed to T.U.G based on a personal
decision I made myself…..and let me repeat…..THERE IS NO BAD BLOOD…. Chris (Stokes) is family,
and nothing will change that.And also, just because I am no longer with T.U.G does not mean i will not
be working with them in the future.

3: Are you still singing?

Jhene Aiko: Ofcourse I am still singing!!! I took some time off to get back on track with school….and
while doing so, I am still recording and persuing my music career. I am currently working with the super
producer(lol ;) ) Big Tank…. “A TEAM” baby :) ( Shout outs to LeDon, Stix,Tennille, Jason,Diesel,Cindy,
Kobe and the steadily growing A TEAMlove you guys!)….. I am negotiating with different labels and if all
goes well I will be putting some new music out very soon….i will keep you guys posted. In the mean time,
i am working on putting some brand spankin new music on the music pages…..very very soon. I have recorded
over 40 something new, unheard songs….so PLEASE stay tuned :)

4. If, or when do you plan to release some of your music??

Jhene Aiko: Right now I am not sure on ANY dates, Im NOT signed anymore,
so I’m starting from SCRATCH…But I will continuously put new
music on my music page…and IF made possible by the producer.
..I WILL make them DOWNLOADABLE

5. What is a typical day in your life?

Jhene Aiko: As of right now, I’m in school…recording,writing,loving.
..lol I just live day to day…nothing special…a typical
day for me…is just that TYPICAL. Probably not much
different from YOUR typical day :)

6.You’re only 19 and you have already done a lot!!! What would be your biggest achievement?

Jhene Aiko:I would have to say my biggest achievement is learning from my
mistakes daily and being at TOTAL peace in this crazy world.
I can honestly say, through all the sad,bad and crazy
things that happen…I’m just greatful to be alive…and
I’m proud of myself for not falling into any negativity.

7. your page said your unsigned artist why is that?

Jhene Aiko: Well, Im not quite sure….but a record deal is NOT a measure of
talent or success. signed or unsigned, I will still contribute
to the salvation of the GLOBE.

8.my question is why did you left Tug?

Jhene Aiko: I left TUG mainly because I was focusing on school at the moment
and felt that they had alot going on over there. CHRIS STOKES
is my big BROTHER who I will always LOVE and RESPECT and e
veryone on TUG is my family.So, although in the future
the cd cover MAY not say “TUG”….they all have
made me who I am and are a major part of my life….

9. If, or when do you plan to release some of your music??

Jhene Aiko: Right now I am not sure on ANY dates, Im NOT signed anymore, so I’m starting from SCRATCH…
But I will continuously put new music on my music page…and IF made possible by the producer…I WILL make
them DOWNLOADABLE

10. Do You plan to work with any of the T.U.G. artists such as your sister Mila J??

Jhene Aiko: I think that’s a great idea that is VERY probable

11. From back in 2003 the album “My Name Is Jhene” do you have any of the music you can put up or you cant??

Jhene Aiko: I am in the process of making a THROWBACK page with the help of BEANGURL ;) I will put those songs
on that page, but I CAN NOT make them downloadable

12. How are you and O’Ryan?

Jhene Aiko: lol..he’s doing great

13. How was ya B’day?

Jhene Aiko: My birthday was great….Just happy to be here to see another year :)

14. What Did you do?

Jhene Aiko:I had a beach bonfire, and hung out with family and friends :-D

15. In 2003 do you feel Sony or T.U.G didn’t promote you well?

Jhene Aiko: I would agree, but I dont hold anyone accountable…It wasnt my time…and timing is everything.
Whatever will be will me…HAKUNA MATATA ;)

16. What was a big challenge for you so far in the music biz??

The biggest challenge is trying not to compare yourself to everyone else,because thats when u become insecure…
but I’ve learned to love myself and recognize my talent…as well as the talent of EVERY artist and person PERIOD.

17. Is it Trey Songz we can here on He Couldn’t Kiss??? / Did you met him and Troy Taylor? If yes, how was it
working with them?

Jhene Aiko: No actually that was STEVE RUSSELL, a very talented producer who’s with the UNDERDOGS and was in the
group TROOP. But I actually met Trey when I was about 14,15 when I was in the studio with TROY TAYLOR and they
are both fun to be around…havent talked to either of them in a while tho.

18.what is your least fav color? ….

Jhene Aiko: I dont have one!!

19.what is your 2nd fav book?:) …

Jhene Aiko: No Death, No Fear…by Thich Nhat Hahn

20. What are you most proud of?

Jhene Aiko: I think I just answered that :)

21.As regard of your musical career up to now, what is your best experience?

Jhene Aiko: My best experience thus far HAS to be the SCREAM TOUR 3…..like, that was the most fun EVER :-D

22.How would you describe your music?

Jhene Aiko: MY music,like the music I write personally is from my soul…very R&B, easy listening.I Love John Mayer
and India Arie and I really want to incorporate that INSPIRATIONAL sound with the R&B and come up with something FRESH.

23. If the world is a stage, what is your part?

Jhene Aiko: Im the one on the side og the stage telling all the performers..YOU CAN DO IT!!!

24. If you were granted three wishes, but you couldn’t use them to directly benefit yourself, what would they be?

Jhene Aiko: 1,rid the world of IGNORANCE,2,Tupac to come back to life,3,go back to the SIMPLE days where we ALL
lived with nature and stuff :-D

25. Breakfast in bed or candlelight dinner?

Jhene Aiko: BOTH :)

26. What is your definition of the word “free”?

Jhene Aiko: Free is no boundaries,no obligations,no fears……JUST happy and content…@peace

27. Are you free?

Jhene Aiko: YES!!!

28. Red or Green?

Jhene Aiko: Depends on my mood….Mostly red,but often green,lol

29. Can I get some production credit on the next album? Haha…I’m just bein serious

Jhene Aiko: lol,where ur tracks @?

30. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GOALS IN LIFE?

Jhene Aiko: Honestly, I just want to have a long ,productive life. I want to help as many people as I can, I want
to help change the way people think and do my part in solving the whole GLOBE’S problems…in whatever way I can.

31. ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING WITH SOME LABELS?

Jhene Aiko: NO

32. WHY DIDNT THAT SONG “LET YOU GO” COME OUT IN 03 CAUSE THAT TRACKS IS HOT!?

Jhene Aiko: THANK YOU!! Well, Im not sure…ud have to ask SONY that.

33.How was your 19th birthday?

Jhene Aiko: GREAT :)

34.your page said your unsigned artist why is that?

Jhene Aiko: Well, Im not quite sure….but a record deal is NOT a measure of talent or success. signed or unsigned,
I will still contribute to the salvation of the GLOBE.

35.i know you sing and singers get special teacher for them when they travel but are you planning on going to a
4 year school?

Jhene Aiko: Yes, I actually plan on transferring to a four year to major in DRAMA.

36.last one when you going to come through my page love:)?
:)

37.my question is why did you left Tug?

Jhene Aiko: I left TUG mainly because I was focusing on school at the moment and felt that they had alot going on
over there. CHRIS STOKES is my big BROTHER who I will always LOVE and RESPECT and everyone on TUG is my family.So,
although in the future the cd cover MAY not say “TUG”….they all have made me who I am and are a major part of my
life….

38.and are you coming back in the music bizz or you just gonna leave it like that?

Jhene Aiko:I think I answered that a couple questions up…..

39.and ooh yeah i wanna be a singer too do you have any advice for me.?

Jhene Aiko: For ANYONE who feels they want to be a singer….make sure you kno that it should have nothing to do with
wanting to be FAMOUS or RICH,or POPULAR….with great power comes great responsibility….and you should ALWAYS do
things because of the positive effects it will have on EVERYONE…not just YOURSELF. Its alot of work, and its
definitley not the career for the sensitive types. Also…ALWAYS have a back up plan and dont depend on that ONE
THING thas gonna MAKE U FAMOUS one day. YOU dont have to be famous to make a difference…you dont have to be on t.v
either. Just make sure that in your heart you kno that singing is ur PURPOSE and u want IT for the right reasons…and
the rest should just flow :)

40.Who is Keishon Kessee?

Jhene Aiko: Honestly, I have NO IDEA!!

41.My bro wants to know if your single.. or dating oryan?

Jhene Aiko: O’Ryan is my BFF ,lol

42. What happened to the song “we gon make it”?

Jhene Aiko: Well,it never came out…its kinda just like a GHOST now.

43.ya i just wndering how do you fdeal wid fakes?

Jhene Aiko: Well,at first I was amused,then angry…then scared…then sad for the individuals making them…but now
I feel like an IDENTITY THEFT victim. Its really crazy to me that people do that…. and I’m trying to see about legal
action towards those people because it reall is IDENTITY THEFT…which is a crime ;)

44.Will you and oryan ever make a duet song?

Jhene Aiko: That is very probable :)

45.And are you currently attending a college or are you finishing up high school?

Jhene Aiko: Believe it or not, im actually doing both, when i got signed when I was 13, i got out of school and when
I enrolled in independent studies, I was 2 years behind…. I managed to catch up the best I could, and I’m graduating
in JUNE!!! I have been attending a community college for two years also to earn college credit…so I’m where I’m suppose
to be…in an unconventional way, lol. I hope u understood that answer.

46.daaaang okay so jhene.com still is up..do you ever go on there at all?do you still visit your old web site?

Jhene Aiko: I have not been to the website in years….BUTsupposedly, I own th@ domain name, but I haven’t gotten around
to see what’s up with that…thanks for reminding me :-D

47. WHAT ARTIST WOULD U LUV 2 DO A SONG WITH??

Jhene Aiko: I would love to work with John Mayer…..can’t really think of anyone else.

48. DO U LIKE OR HAVE A CRUSH ON ANYONE IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS?? …LOL

Jhene Aiko: I use to have a crush n Juelz Santana, but now he just reminds me of my brother (Miyagi) I have a huge
crush on TUPAC( r.i.p) :)

49. HOW’S MILA J …HOW U LISTENED 2 HER NEW CD …..WHAT U THINK OF IT??

Jhene Aiko: She’s good…yes, I have and I love it.Her voice is like buttah baby ;)

50. DO U PLAN 2 GO 2 COLLEGE AND WHAT WOULD BE UR MAJOR??

Jhene Aiko: Yes, I plan on majoring in DRAMA

51. WHATS UR FAVORITE TV SHOW?

Jhene Aiko: Cartoon…THE SIMPSONS….talk show….Conan O’Brien
Sitcom…..hmmm,thats a hard one!! I love America’s Top Model, Meerkat Manor,And anything on ADULT SWIM. Also
Oprah….and all the “You are not the father….” Maury shows. lol

52. WHATS SOMETHIN U COULDN’T LIVE WITH OUT??

Jhene Aiko: A pen and paper

53. FAVORITE CLOTHES BRAND

Jhene Aiko: Hollister Co.

54. HOW MANY BROTHERS N SISTER DO U HAVE?? (I KNO MILA J & UR OTHER SISTER DONT WANNA SPELL HER NAME WRONG)

Jhene Aiko: I have 4 FULL blood siblings and 3 half blood siblings…the full blood siblings,meaning same mom
AND dad , are Miyoko,Jamila,Jahi and Miyagi…and my other brother and sisters from my dad are Marcia,Dio, and
my baby sis Kareena…(she’s 6)

55.How were you able to keep certain songs from gettin leaked?

Jhene Aiko: Well, i actually have no control over if a song is leaked or not.

56.DO U KNO THEY HAVE U ON FACEBOOK.COM THE WEBSITE 4 COLLEGES. THATS NOT U IS IT??

Jhene Aiko: I DO NOT have FACEBOOK. I actully wrote them an email to get that person shut down

57.do you and lil fizz still talk?

Jhene Aiko: Yes

58. What would be your favorite song on the My Name is Jhene CD & why is it your favorite ?

Jhene Aiko: My favorites are “You Got Nerve” and Gonna LUv u anyway” because they just are great songs and remind
me of great time in my life. I love all the songs I’ve done tho…..!!! and I’ve done over 200,easy

59.What kind of make do you use ? It looks soo smooth on you l0l

Jhene Aiko: It’s herbal foundation called “Palladio” and also rice powder of the same brand!! and thank you ;)

60. far as shoppin a deal who are you workin with?, and are you open to collab with other unsigned artists?

Jhene Aiko: I’ve been working with Big Tank, who is the producer of many hits!! And yes I am.

61. how often do you go to the studio, and how many songs new as in 06-07 haven’t we heard??

Jhene Aiko: I go often,its hard to give a number. I have ALOOOOT of unheard songs…the number exceeds 100,its alot.

62. During your 16th birthday it showed you had alot of fun. What actually went on? and Were their really that
gifts with songs from you and a bag i believe the colors was pink.?

Jhene Aiko: Well, that was a suprise party…and I was COMPLETLEY suprised and caught off guard. We had food,and
danced all night….typical FUN party. And, yes there was a gift bag with a song I recorded especially for my 16th
birthday called “sweet 16″ and specially packaged chocolate bars that said “happy sweet 6 Jhene!!” :)

63.Out of the many songs you made which one would you say are your “top three”?

Jhene Aiko: Wow, thats tough….Pain is definitely on the list, Y0u got nerve….and this ballad I did called
“Do You Ever”, no one has ever heard that though. I really do love all the songs I’ve done.

64. How close are you with Mila J even though we know she is your sister? Catie? Lil Fizz? Omarion? and O’Ryan?

Jhene Aiko: Well, Jamila is my sister and we are close as sisters can get.Catie has been MYOTHERHALF since 1st grade
:D Druex is a good friend of mine, Omari is my Big Brother, O’RYAN is myBEST.

65. During the Scream Tour 3 when you and lil fizz did beyonce’s crazy in love how was you feeling do that? and
how you felt doing it?

Jhene Aiko: Performing that was really fun!!! It felt really good….it was the most fun part.

66. Did your Tattoo hurt?

Jhene Aiko: It hurt BAD, but it was worth it because of its MEANING…..look up LOTUS BLOSSOM, and you’ll see why :)

67. Did you really send fanmail back with Right On’s Ask Jhene? was it you?
YES!!! I received mail from Right On every month and I answered them all!!!!

68. Did you like the single “No Love”? being that it was Tha’ Rayne’s song ( You did sound alot better)

Jhene Aiko: Yes, I liked that song and I love Yummy’s voice

69. Do you send comments on myspace?

Jhene Aiko: When I get the time, yes I do

70.DO YOU HAVE ANY BEAUTY SECRETS OR TIPS?

Jhene Aiko: My beauty secret is that I dont compare myself to anyone else, and I try to always keep a smile on my
face and in my heart. When you are happy, beauty shines from the inside, out.

71.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE AND WHY?

Jhene Aiko: I Love the Lion King,Pay it Forward,What Dreams May Come, Remember the TiTans,Saved,Happy Feet,Kung Fu
Hustle,Juice,Tupac Ressurection,The Protector,Who framed Roger Rabbit,The Others

72. anything shocking happened to u in high school? any drama?

Jhene Aiko: NEVER been!! I’ve been homeschooled since the 7th grade :)

73. are u also in to acting?

Jhene Aiko: Yes,very much so.

74. favorite sport?

Jhene Aiko: Basketball to watch and play,Football to play

75. do u get good grades?

Jhene Aiko: OFCOURSE!! lol

76. do u eat rice everyday like me? =)

Jhene Aiko: U KNO IT!!! With EVERYTHING!!!

77. wat are ure elective clases at school?

Jhene Aiko: Voice & Drama

78. ever ate dim sum?

Jhene Aiko: I LOVE IT!! There’s a spot in Korea Town in L.A that me, Jamila and my MOm always go to…I like the one
with shrimp and mushroom..YUM!!

79. how fast can u type?

Jhene Aiko: UMM…..Im a “pecker” but I’m pretty fast I guess,lol

80. if there was a nerdy geeky guy that was made fun of and being picked on, what would u do?

Jhene Aiko: I would go up to the people who were doing it and say..”HEY!!! Pick on someone ur own SIZE!!!” lol Seriously,
I would say “R u guys serious?What good is this doing for you? I would try to make them understand that what they were
doing was wrong and I would offer the “geek” a lunch date :)

81. wats ure favorite song?

Jhene Aiko: “Keep Ya Head Up” Tupac, “I Get Around” Tupac, “Stop This Train” John Mayer, “Another Day in Paradise” Brandy,
(EVERY Brandy song), SOOOO MANY MORE..those are what came to mind tho.

82. are u giong to make a graduation speech at ure school when u graduate? (u really should!!) wat would the speech be
about?

Jhene Aiko: I would like too!! and also sing the NATIONAL ANTHEM!!! I really want to,lol

83. if u had a child, wat would u name it?

Jhene Aiko: Omai (LIKE O-MY!)for a boy, Aminah or Akiko (Jamila’s middle name) for a girl.

84. is there anything in ure life that u regret? wat was it?

Jhene Aiko: NOPE,NEVER :)

85. weirdest thing that happened to u?

Jhene Aiko:I TOOK “NO DOZE” and couldnt sleep or focus for 2 days. It was the weirdest feeling EVER!! It really doesnt let
you dose off, i dont reccomend anyone take it!!! lol

86. who was ure first crush?

Jhene Aiko: Jerome (Romeo,Young Rome) lol…i was like 5!!! ahahahaha..thats my Big Bro tho.

87. favorite video game?

Jhene Aiko: DUCK HUNT!! SIMS!!! DONKEY KONG!!! MARIO PARTY!!!! TETRIS!!!!

88. if some random stranger started fronting and hating on u, wat would u do? and wat advice would u give to people
that had this happen to them?

Jhene Aiko: Just ignore them,they just want attention,they’ll backk off if u just ignore them.

89. biggest donation u ever made?

Jhene Aiko: Well, Ive never made an official donation of money, but last Christmas, I gave
this random guy 25 dollars who was on the bus stop at 1am.

90. does ure mom or dad speak japanese?

Jhene Aiko: Neither, my mom knows a few words, but isnt fluent.

91. confused to this day what parents asian and what parent is black?

Jhene Aiko: Both of my parents are mixed…..my MOM is half JAPANESE, and BLACK,SPANIARD,ANd DOMNICAN…My Dad is NATIVE
AMERICAN,JEWISH and BLACK

92. WHEN YOU LOOK AT YOUSELF AS AN ARTIST. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY THAT HAS CHANGED THE MOST IN YOUR LIFE SINCE YOUVE
BECOME A CELEBRITY AMONG MANY PEOPLE?

Jhene Aiko: Well,I dont consider myself a celebrity,so nothing is really different. The way I see it…WE are ALL
SOMEBODY. NOBODYS a NOBODY :-D

93. IF ANYTHING. WHAT HAVE YOU SACRIFICED?

Jhene Aiko: I dont feel s if I’ve sacrificed anything actually

94. WHEN YOUR NOT RECORDING. WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

Jhene Aiko: I sleep alot, I talk alot, I write alot….I relax and don’t do too much. I love to just sit in quiet
and enjoy my heart beat.

95.what is your 3 most fav colors..

Jhene Aiko: BLUE,AQUA MARINE, Teal

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