• Jhené Aiko Scores First No. 1 Album With Westside Whimsy | The Source | Sept. 22, 2026, 11:02 a.m.
Jhené Aiko earns her first Billboard 200 No. 1 with Westside Whimsy, also topping the R&B chart and setting female R&B debut records in 2026.

• Jhené Aiko: Westside Whimsy | Pitchfork
Read Vrinda Jagota’s review of the album.

• ‘Westside Whimsy’ finds Jhené Aiko healing under the California sun | El Estoque
After a six year hiatus, Aiko returns with a dreamy ode to Los Angeles through finding the beauty in heartbreak and healing

• Jhené Aiko is back and better than ever on ‘Westside Whimsy’: Stream her long-awaited fourth studio LP | REVOLT | Sept. 11, 2026, 1:03 p.m.
From dragging the men who foolishly fumbled her to reuniting with Kendrick Lamar and Larry June, Jhené Aiko’s 'Westside Whimsy' is everything we could’ve asked for and then some. See our favorite reactions here!

• Jhené Aiko Shuts Down Rumors That She Dissed Big Sean On “Westside Whimsey” | HotNewHipHop
Jhene Aiko's new album Westside Whimsey contains a few lines that people interpreted as shots at her ex Big Sean

• How Jhené Aiko Landed the First No. 1 Album of Her Career With ‘Westside Whimsy’ | Billboard | Sept. 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
As Jhené Aiko lands her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with 'Westside Whimsy,' manager Ketrina "Taz" Askew is Executive of the Week.

• Jhené Aiko Claims First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 with 'Westside Whimsy' | foxy99.com | Sept. 22, 2026, 6:43 p.m.
Jhené Aiko has landed her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. Westside Whimsy, her fourth studio record, debuted at the top with 74,000 equivalent album units in...

• Jhené Aiko earns her first Billboard 200 No. 1 with ‘Westside Whimsy’ | TheGrio | Sept. 21, 2026, 4:10 p.m.
Jhene Aiko’s sixth top 10 project becomes the first R&B album by a woman to top the Billboard 200 in 2026.

• Jhené Aiko Scores First No. 1 Album with 'Westside Whimsy' Debut | Hot97 | Sept. 21, 2026, 4:21 p.m.
Jhené Aiko has reached a pinnacle in her music career this week as her latest studio effort, "Westside Whimsy," debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.

• “What’s mine is ours”: Jhené Aiko celebrates ‘Westside Whimsy’ becoming her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart | REVOLT | Sept. 21, 2026, 3:25 p.m.
The “So Good” singer’s fourth studio LP became the first R&B album by a woman to top the Billboard 200 since SZA’s 'SOS' in May 2025. See the numbers behind her historic No. 1 here!

• Jhené Aiko Tops the Billboard 200 for the First Time With ‘Westside Whimsy’ | HYPEBEAST | Sept. 21, 2026, 8:56 a.m.
The record is also the first R&B album by a woman to hit No.1 this year.

• Jhené Aiko’s ‘Westside Whimsy’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard | Rated R&B | Sept. 22, 2026, 12:14 a.m.
Jhené Aiko's album "Westside Whimsy" has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. See how much it sold in the first week.

• “What’s mine is ours”: Jhené Aiko celebrates ‘Westside Whimsy’ becoming her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart | REVOLT | Sept. 21, 2026, 3:25 p.m.
The “So Good” singer’s fourth studio LP became the first R&B album by a woman to top the Billboard 200 since SZA’s 'SOS' in May 2025. See the numbers behind her historic No. 1 here!

• Jhené Aiko Earns First No. 1 Album With ‘Westside Whimsy’: Here Are the Numbers | Complex
The milestone comes nearly 13 years after Aiko made her B...

• Billboard 200: Jhené Aiko Lands FIRST #1 Album With ‘Westside Whimsy’ | ..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty? | Sept. 20, 2026, 8:09 p.m.
Jhené Aiko has officially reached the top of the Billboard 200 for the first time. For, the R&B songbird's fourth studio album, 'Westside Whimsy,' has premiered at #1 on the coveted count, making good on earlier predictions

• Jhené Aiko Scores First No. 1 on Albums Chart With ‘Westside Whimsy’ | Variety | Sept. 20, 2026, 7:51 p.m.
Jhené Aiko scored her first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with her fourth album 'Westside Whimsy.'

• Jhené Aiko Achieves First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘Westside Whimsy’ | Billboard | Sept. 20, 2026, 7 p.m.
Jhené Aiko achieves her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with "Westside Whimsy."

• Jhené Aiko Makes Her Return With New Album, ‘Westside Whimsy’ | Highly Unique Magazine | Sept. 20, 2026, 3:06 a.m.
Jhené Aiko is back with ‘Westside Whimsy.’ Read the full review and fan-favorites from her latest album on HighlyUniqueMagazine.com

• Jhené Aiko Releases Highly Anticipated New Album “Westside Whimsy” | Capital FM Kenya | Sept. 11, 2026, 12:10 p.m.
After years of captivating audiences with her signature blend of introspective songwriting, soulful melodies, and deeply personal storytelling, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum R&B singer, songwriter Jhené Aiko unveils her highly anticipated new…

• Stream: Jhene Aiko’s ‘Westside Whimsy’ Album | ..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty? | Sept. 11, 2026, 4 a.m.
Six years may separate fans of Jhené Aiko from her 2020-released third studio album, 'Chilombo,' but they were given quite the surprise this week when the GRAMMY-nominated singer revealed that LP's long-awaited follow-up would hit

• Westside Whimsy - Album by Jhené Aiko | HotNewHipHop
Jhené Aiko's new album has been six years in the making.

• Jhené Aiko Shares New Album 'Westside Whimsy' | News | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews | Clash Magazine | Sept. 11, 2026, 3:21 p.m.
R&B singer-songwriter Jhené Aiko has unveiled her new album, 'Westside Whimsy’, via ALLEL/Artclub/Def Jam Recordings. The dense 20-track

• Westside Whimsy: Jhené Aiko Is Letting Herself Be Human Again | mimithemusicblogger.substack.com
I think somewhere along the way, we started expecting Jhené Aiko to have the answer.

• Jhené Aiko Releases WESTSIDE WHIMSY Album | Broadway World
Jhené Aiko released her new album WESTSIDE WHIMSY, featuring collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Larry June, Ab-Soul, Tyga, and OHMA. The project serves…

• Jhené Aiko Says 'Westside Whimsy' Track "He Belongs" Is 'Not About' Big Sean | Complex
Jhené Aiko says 'Westside Whimsy' track "He Belongs" is "...

• Jhené Aiko Releases WESTSIDE WHIMSY Album | Broadway World
Jhené Aiko released her new album WESTSIDE WHIMSY, featuring collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Larry June, Ab-Soul, Tyga, and OHMA. The project serves…

• Jhené Aiko Returns With Surprise Album 'Westside Whimsy' (Stream) - New R&B Music, Songs & Interviews | YouKnowIGotSoul.com | YouKnowIGotSoul | Sept. 13, 2026, 3 p.m.
Six years after the release of her Grammy-nominated studio album Chilombo, contemporary R&B luminary Jhené Aiko has officially returned. Following a

• Jhené Aiko’s ‘Westside Whimsy’ Album Features ‘So Good’ Collab With Kendrick Lamar: Stream It Now | Billboard | Sept. 11, 2026, 3:14 p.m.
Jhené Aiko's new "Westside Whimsy" album features the "So Good" collab with Kendrick Lamar as well as songs with Ab-Soul & Tyga: stream it now.

• Jhené Aiko releases new album ‘Westside Whimsy’ | Dork | Sept. 11, 2026, 8:25 a.m.
Jhené Aiko’s new 20-track album ‘Westside Whimsy’ features Kendrick Lamar, Larry June, Ab-Soul, Tyga and OHMA.

• Jhené Aiko is set to end a six-year album drought with 'Westside Whimsy' — and guess what? You’ll barely have to wait | REVOLT | Sept. 8, 2026, 8:09 p.m.
After months of dropping clues, the R&B singer confirmed her fourth studio album will arrive Sept. 11. Here’s what we know so far.