As a teenager, Jhené Aiko’s career stalled out before she could release a debut album. After a decade off, she returned to R&B on her own terms. The Los Angeles native’s 2013 debut EP, Sail Out, helped establish her as one of the most influential voices of 2010s R&B, with a feathery sound and raw, relatable lyrics. Her work with hitmakers like Kendrick Lamar and Drake shows what can happen when perseverance meets talent.