Jhené Aiko releases her long-awaited follow-up album, “Westside Whimsy.” The project arrives six years after her previous album, “Chilombo,” and follows a recent announcement made shortly before the full release. The album contains 20 tracks and includes guest appearances from multiple artists, including Kendrick Lamar.
Billboard describes “Westside Whimsy” as a Los Angeles-focused effort, framing it as a love letter to the city. It highlights collaborations with artists such as Larry June, Ab-Soul, Tyga and OHMA, and points to a Kendrick Lamar collaboration connected to the song “So Good.” Stereogum similarly lists major features across the tracklist, including Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Larry June, Tyga, and OHMA, emphasizing the breadth of guest contributors. Both outlets present the release as the next chapter in Aiko’s catalog, with the primary differences centering on how they characterize the album’s theme and the prominence of specific collaborations.
