Music

Listen to Jhené Aiko's New Song "New Balance"

Jhené Aiko drops "New Balance," thanks to a little encouragement from Big Sean.

Not Available Lead
Image via Complex Original
Complex Original

Just days after it was reported that Jhené Aiko was ending her 11-month marriage to Dot Da Genius, the 28-year-old singer has released a new track called “New Balance.” And it sounds pretty relevant to all the drama going on in her life.

In the song, which was released Sunday, Jhené sings about a person whom she unexpectedly falls in love with and how she’s struggling with her feelings as well as other people’s judgment.

“It hit me like a tidal wave/Knew that I was in love with you right away/ Turned all my days into brighter days/Even when people say what we do is not ok […] Man fuck what other people say.”

Though Jhené has not provided any information on what inspired the song, many have concluded it’s in reference to her alleged relationship with her Twenty88 partner Big Sean. Even before the singer had split with Dot, rumors began circulating that Jhené and Sean had some kind of romance; however, Jhené denied these claims shortly after her divorce made news.

But it now appears there was some truth to those rumors. Before Jhené dropped “New Balance,” she shared the lyrics on Twitter and Tumblr. Sean responded to those posts with a tweet that encouraged the track’s release.

And just in case there was any doubt that the song was about Sean, check out one Jhené’s latest tweet. Hmm.

You can listen to "New Balance" below.

Related Stories

Not Available Lead
Music

Watch Big Sean and Jhené Aiko Perform "Beware" Live

Also, a performance of Big Sean's "Switch Up."

edwinortiz4773 days ago
Not Available Lead
Music

Jhené Aiko Addresses Dot Da Genius Divorce on Twitter

Jhené Aiko took to Twitter to address her divorce from Dot Da Genius, as well as accusations surrounding her supposed infidelity.

Corbin Reiff3650 days ago
Not Available Lead
Music

Jhené Aiko Reportedly Files for Divorce From Dot Da Genius (UPDATE)

Jhené Aiko has reportedly filed for divorce from Dot Da Genius.

Chris Mench3652 days ago

Stay ahead on Exclusives

Download the Complex App