Jhené Aiko announces new album 'Westside Whimsy'
10 September 2026, 10:55 | Updated: 10 September 2026, 11:00
Jhene Aiko has announced her first album in over half a decade, ‘Westside Whimsy’, and the release date is a lot sooner than you may think. This will be her first project since her breakup with rapper Big Sean and her new boyfriend, Larry June. But when does Jhene's new album come out? & Who are on the features?
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Jhené Aiko is finally back after a 6-year hiatus, with her brand-new album ‘Westside Whimsy’, which is set to be her first album since her split from Big Sean and her romance with rapper Larry June- but what is the release date?
The R&B singer is one of the most ethereal voices of her generation, having a loyal and dedicated fan base that is always asking for more.
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Despite being around for more than 15 years, she has only released three solo albums prior to the new project.
Her last project, ‘Chilombo’, which dropped in 2020, has over 1 billion streams, as well as getting three Grammy nominations, including for Album of the Year.
Sharing the new album cover on her on September 8th, which pictures Jhené with gem tears on her face, on September 8th.
While she has previously teased music following her split from her long-term partner, Big Sean, there has been very little pre-promo, with the album coming as a huge surprise for fans.
What is the tracklist & features for Jhené AIko's new album?
Jhené is not playing around with her surprise album, opting for minimal rollout.
The album is set to feature the likes of Tyga, Larry June and Kendrick Lamar.
With a few other artists, the 20-track album is sure to fulfill the fans that have waited 6 years for a new drop.
The post revealed that the album will be dropping just days away on September 12th.
In the comments, in between fans and celebrities alike freaking out at the news, Jhené shared an insight into what the album would be about.
She wrote: “You guys so much has happened in the last 6 years 🥹 I’m so excited and nervous to share this with you.”
She continued: “It’s like every time I tried to lock in, life knocked me on my ass. I’m so grateful that I was finally able to finish 🙏🏼💙 love you 🥹.”
The shock split from her baby daddy and ex-boyfriend, Big Sean, is sure to be a huge theme on the album, as well as her recent romance with Larry June that the 38-year-old only recently shared.
Fans are excited and getting ready to cry!
One fan commented: “Omgggggggg. Perfect timing. You always come through right when the weather changes! YES.”
Another said: “I’ve been waiting 6 years for thisss. 🥹🥹”
