M.A.P is an acronym for вЂњMovie Album PoetryвЂќ book. ThereвЂ™s 22 songs because I didnвЂ™t want to compromise the story at all. It became extra personal and super honest because it was literally just me referring to my diary. I made this short film, and I made the album, and then I made the poetry book all just referring to these notebooks that IвЂ™ve been keeping. I guess whatвЂ™s different this time around is that I really just referred to my notebook. IвЂ™ve been keeping notebooks since I was really young, and since the death of my big brother. JHENГ‰ AIKO: A lot of it came from my notebooks. Can you tell me about the thought process behind the album? I spoke with JhenГ© about her new album, poetry, and advice for young creatives.ДIAMOND SHARP: Your new album is out. The album is one part of AikoвЂ™s M.A.P (which stands for movie, album, poetry) project which includes a film, and a soon to be released poetry book. The concept album is filled with silvery, airy songs that can be played on loop-much like the rollercoaster of emotions it works to emulate. The 22-track LP is filled with keenly honest writing about some of AikoвЂ™s darkest moments. 'Overstimulated': Just as the title hints, this song hints on the thrilling rush of intoxication but is also a good reminder of the feeling of emptiness that comes along with it.JhenГ© AikoвЂ™s latest album, Trip, is a sonic exploration of grief, love, and enlightenment. 'Hope you are who you say you are,' Aiko sings on the chorus. 'You Are Here': Similar to the sound and feel of Aiko's 'To Love and Die' on her previous album, Souled Out, the song hints at that moment when you find a new potential boo who seems too good to be true. 'New Balance': Aiko's syrupy voice sounds like honey coating our eardrums, and the chorus gives a twinge of hope that something sweet could be waiting for us despite all the tragedy engulfing this cruel world we live in.Д¤. Yet somehow we end up making them anyway.ДЈ. But we all know how being under the heavy influence of weed and alcohol doesn't always lead to the best decisions. 'Sativa': The smooth track feels a lot like riding a cloud, and the breezy beat certainly sets the mood. Seemingly speaking to her deceased brother, she asks, 'How you like it up there? What's your view from there?' Comparatively, she offers a token of insight on her new views after taking her first acid trip, singing, 'What I saw. 'LSD': The first track on the album toys a lot with the idea of life in heaven after death. Chill, Namiko Love, Mali Music and Brandy, Trip is an album that just about anyone who's ever lost a loved one can relate to.Д¬heck out a list of the tracks that made us want to roll up and cry the most below:ДЎ. A true tearjerker (you'll definitely need a box of tissues on standby while listening) with a mix of up- and downtempo tracks and a plethora of guest appearances from artists like Swae Lee, Big Sean, Kurupt, Dr. The 22-track album, which came along with a 23-minute short film released Wednesday, is a beautiful ode to dealing with grief and finally letting go of the past in order to move forward. The drugs act as a coping mechanism that feels good in the moment, but when the high wears off, their effects only seem to make things worse. While the encounter could lead to a blissful romance-potentially one that could provide some healing to her broken heart-she goes on to sabotage the relationship after she's introduced to drugs like marijuana and acid. Appearing in interludes on the compilation as her alter-ego Penny the poet, the singer tells the story of a woman who meets a new love during her darkest moments of grief. Aiko, coping with the death of her brother, sings about trying to fill the 'black hole' he left behind. On Friday, the California native dropped a surprise album on fans right on time for fall, the season of sulking and immersing ourselves in our feelings.ДЄiko's new album, Trip, cuts deep with its journey of loss and despair that eventually leads to love-but not before the damage of self-medicating. It's been three years since JhenГ© Aiko released an album, but the wait was well worth it.

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