Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.) Explained

"Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" is a song by American singer Jhené Aiko featuring fellow American recording artists Future and Miguel. It was released on February 26, 2020, as the fourth single from Aiko's third studio album Chilombo (2020).

Composition

The song interpolates and is an ode to Jhené Aiko's 2011 song "Hoe",^[1] as well as "Where Are My Panties? (Interlude)" by André 3000,^[2] which Miguel reworks.^[3] The "sex-positive" track finds Aiko singing about not having to worry how others think of her.^[4]

Music video

The music video premiered on February 27, 2020.^[5] In it, Jhené Aiko is at a luau-themed party with friends and family. Her sister Mila J, mother, and father appear in the video.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hore-Thorburn. Isabelle. 2020-02-28. Jhené Aiko "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" Future & Miguel. Highsnobiety. en.
2. Web site: Jhené Aiko's "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" Draws Inspiration From A 2003 André 3000 Interlude. 2020-12-20. Genius. en.
3. Web site: Kaye. Ben. 2020-02-28. Jhené Aiko teams with Future and Miguel on sexy new single "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)": Stream. Consequence of Sound. en-US.
4. Web site: Alston. Trey. February 28, 2020. Jhené Aiko Flirts To Her Heart's Content In 'Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229150909/http://www.mtv.com/news/3158047/jhene-aiko-happiness-over-everything-hoe-miguel-future-video/. dead. February 29, 2020. MTV News. en.
5. Web site: Shifferaw. Abel. February 28, 2020. Jhené Aiko Drops Video for New Song "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)" f/ Future and Miguel. Complex. en.
6. Web site: February 27, 2020. Jhené Aiko Teams Up with Future and Miguel on 'Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)'. Rap-Up. en-US.
7. Web site: March 9, 2020. NZ Hot Singles Chart. March 9, 2020. Recorded Music NZ.