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I always tell people is really make sure you know why you want to do it. For me, I didnt make a conscious decision like Oh I want to be a singer, it was like I grew up around it, I was singing because it was just natural for me to sing.
Jhene Aiko
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Jhene Aiko
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: March 16
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