Jhené Aiko: Road to the BET Awards

The singer will take us on a journey with her performance.

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Jhené Aiko - Jhené Aiko made a few huge moves with the release of her EP Sail Out last November. The Los Angeles native received an abundance of critcal acclaim for her breakout project and displayed her vocals alongside Drake on his hits "Wu-Tang Forever" and "From Time." With talent and work ethic this strong, she could become a regular fixture in this category.(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

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Little Miss Sunshine - The road to  BET Awards '14 starts before some even realize it, just ask Jhené Aiko, who's been working tirelessly to pursue her musical dreams. Ready to take a ride on Jhené Aiko's wave to fame?(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

Sailing Soul(s), Jhené Aiko - We got our first glimpse at Jhené’s cutting, personal songwriting — with a touch of THC — on Sailing Soul(s). Kendrick Lamar and Miguel make appearances while a Drake loosie is co-opted, all suggestive company for the Def Jam singer’s future success.(Photo: Def Jam)

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March 16, 2011 – The Intro - Jhené Aiko popped back onto the scene after touring with B2K in the 2000s with the independent release of her mixtape, Sailing Soul(s). Here is where the world was re-introduced to her smooth yet heartfelt sound.(Photo: Def Jam)

November 12, 2013 – Setting Sail - In the last quarter of 2013, Jhené released her EP, Sail Out, under the Atrium/Island Def Jam label. Featuring collabs with Childish Gambino and Kendrick Lamar, it further gave the West Coast native validation. The EP debuted at No. 1 on the R&B charts on November 20, 2013. (Photo: Def Jam)

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November 12, 2013 – Setting Sail - In the last quarter of 2013, Jhené released her EP, Sail Out, under the Atrium/Island Def Jam label. Featuring collabs with Childish Gambino and Kendrick Lamar, it further gave the West Coast native validation. The EP debuted at No. 1 on the R&B charts on November 20, 2013. (Photo: Def Jam)

Soul Mates - Day 2 kicked off with an opener from Jhené Aiko. Drake’s "musical soul mate" assisted him with her verse on NWTS's  "From Time."(Photo: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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January 18, 2014 - Late Night Entertainment - The singer began to place a dent in the performance scene when she got the opportunity to perform a track off her Sail Out EP on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. (Photo: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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Would You Like a Tour? - Not only did Drake host and act on SNL in January, he also brought out Jhené Aiko for a performance of their Nothing Was the Same song, "From Time." She joined him again in concert for his Would You Like a Tour? which kicked off in 2013.(Photo: Dana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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January 19, 2014 – On a Mission - Yes, you're reading right! Just a day after making an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, the singer made a well-remembered cameo with Drake to perform fittingly-titled track "From Time." The singer's boat seemed to be sailing in the right direction.(Photo: Dana Edelson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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Mar 11, 2014 – Seas of Change - Paying attention? About three years to the date after releasing her first mixtape, the singer covers the Complex Magazine, which is major for a once independent artist. (Photo: Complex Magazine April/May 2014)

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Mar 11, 2014 – Seas of Change - Paying attention? About three years to the date after releasing her first mixtape, the singer covers the Complex Magazine, which is major for a once independent artist. (Photo: Complex Magazine April/May 2014)

Centric Award: Jhené Aiko – “The Worst” - Jhené Aiko turned out to be the black widow in her hit video "The Worst" erasing her man's existence in the eerie love saga gone wrong, and now the dark ballad has her up for a Centric Award.(Photo: Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic)

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March 16, 2014 – An 'Afternoon Dream' Come True - For her birthday, the singer released a tribute song to her daughter, entitled "My Afternoon Dream." (Photo: Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic)

"Promises," Featuring Miyagi and Namiko - Jhené teams with two of the most important people in her life, her brother who passed away, Miyagi, and her daughter, Namiko, to craft this smooth, airy track, which showcases the rising R&B diva's breezy vocal style.(Photo: London Entertainment / Splash News)

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April 14, 2014 – Presenting Jhené and Friends - For the singer's Coachella performance, she brought Childish Gambino and Drake onto the stage, tearing it down with hits from her EP, Sail Out. This was just the precursor for her amazing performance on the BET Awards '14 stage. (Photo: London Entertainment / Splash News)

May 1, 2014 – Resting on Shore - Just when we thought Jhené Aiko couldn't stay afloat any longer, she landed the cover of GQ Magazine and proved that her career is sailing toward the brink of superstardom. What new journeys will she sail to next?(Photo: GQ Magazine, May 2014)

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May 1, 2014 – Resting on Shore - Just when we thought Jhené Aiko couldn't stay afloat any longer, she landed the cover of GQ Magazine and proved that her career is sailing toward the brink of superstardom. What new journeys will she sail to next?(Photo: GQ Magazine, May 2014)

Jhené and the Drake Surprise - Collaborations were definitely the theme for Coachella week one. California native Jhené Aiko hit the stage to perform hits from her Sail Out EP. "The Worst" singer also gave fans an unexpected SNL flashback when Drizzy Drake made his Coachella debut as the pair performed the Nothing Was the Same hit "From Time."(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for Coachella)

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June 29, 2014 – Sail Away - On the night of BET Awards '14, all of the singer's experiences will come full circle when she tears down the stage in her own ethereal and smooth way. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for Coachella)

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