Jamila Akiko Aba Chilombo (born November 18, 1982),[3] known professionally as Mila J, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, she is the older sister of R&B singer Jhené Aiko and is known for being in Prince's video for "Diamonds and Pearls" and appearing on tracks by RaRa, IMx, Trey Songz and Omarion.

[6][7] In the start of her career, Mila J joined an up-and-coming dance group, bringing her to the attention of Chris Stokes.

Stokes had begun managing Jamila and her sister Miyoko and eventually led them to form the American R&B group Gyrl.

In 2005, Mila was a member of another girl group, Dame Four, with Tomasina Parrot, Tennille Mathis and Mercedes Nelson, who released the single "How We Roll".

[12][13] After appearing on tracks by RaRa, IMx, and Omarion, Chilombo's debut album was set to be called Split Personality, being executively produced by Chris Stokes, who is also a composer on the record.

Once again billing herself as Mila J, she released her first single, "Smoke, Drink, Break-Up", with the music video premiering on BET's 106 & Park.

On August 27, she premiered the lyric video of her second single, "My Main", produced by DJ Mustard and featuring Ty Dolla $ign, on her YouTube channel.

[18] In 2015, Mila was featured on Jodeci's album The Past, The Present, The Future with a track titled "Body Parts".

Mila collaborated with duo BC KINGDOM on their joint EP PRESS START, experimenting with sounds unlike her previous work.

[citation needed] On June 10, she reverted her stage name back to Mila J and premiered a new single, "FreakNic", off her upcoming untitled debut full-length LP.

[19] In 2016, Mila was featured on the songs "Don't Get No Betta" with Timbaland, "Me and You", "TBH", "Bad Girls Club" with Honey Cocaine and Dawn Richard, and a cover of Prince's "Erotic City".