Joe Budden Says Jhené Aiko's Songs Are The Same & There Isn't Growth In Her Content

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Joe Budden, Jhené Aiko
He had a lot to say on his podcast.

It's time for Jhené Aiko to switch things up musically, according to Joe Budden. The podcast host sat down with his cohorts Rory and Mal on their show and discussed Jhené's recent releases, specifically her latest single "None of Your Concern" with Big Sean. Joe believes that there is a "lack of growth in the music" as he says the majority of her singles are about relationship problems.

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"When is somebody gonna have an honest conversation about the mid that Jhené Aiko is dropping?" Joe asks. Mal asks him if he wants her to try something different, but Joe stated that isn't necessarily what he means. "I love n*ggas that keep the same content for a time and I love n*ggass that keep the same sound for a long, long time. You just have to be [good at both and grown within that]."

Rory later added that Jhené's tracks are "deep vibes," to which Joe replies, "No, it be deep vibes about a n*gga that she's madly in love with that she's not necessarily feeling at the moment. That is what all of them are about. Let's not change the content by saying it's deep. It is deep, but it's all that type of deep." He added, "With every song that Jhené Aiko releases, in my opinion, she falls lower and lower on the list of the women that make that type of music."

Watch the full episode below and check out what else the group had to say regarding Jhené's music and Big Sean's "None of Your Concern" lyrics about making her orgasm nine times.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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