Jhené Aiko

She may not be a household name in Australia just yet, but the Los Angeles alt-R’n’B vocalist Jhené Aiko has worked with her fair share of stars over her career. Big Sean, Swae Lee and Brandy all made guest appearances on last year’s Trip album, and in the past there have been collabs with Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Childish Gambino to name a few. Her marriage of sweet vocals, hip-hop beats and a neo-soul aesthetic have earned her deserved comparisons to Miguel and SZA and, after more than a decade of knocking on the door of R’n’B’s top tier, this could be your last chance to catch her in a reasonably-sized venue before her career goes stratospheric.