Singer Jhené Aiko is getting ready to drop her much-anticipated seven-song EP Sail Out on Tuesday, and in a lead up to the record she’s giving fans a taste of what’s to come. Jhené released a preview of her new song “Stay Ready” that features West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Speaking with VIBE of her duet with Lamar, Jhené Aiko stated, “It’s sexy but at the same time, it’s very lyrical. It’s a smart and sexy song.”
Her seven-track EP includes additional features from Ab-Soul, Childish Gambino and Vince Staples.
Jhené Aiko is currently on tour with rap star Drake for his “Would You Like A Tour?” and she also recently sat down with journalist Elliott Wilson from Life+Times to talk about her career and the upcoming Sail Out EP.
The Sail Out EP is set to be released next Tuesday on Nov. 12. Until then check out the Jhené Aiko “Stay Ready” snippet featuring Kendrick below and her interview with Elliott.