Ruby
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90
She leans into R&B, hip-hop, alternative pop, and even acoustic elements, showing she’s more than just a BLACKPINK member branching out – she’s an artist with a distinct voice. At its best, ‘Ruby’ is an exhilarating listen that proves Jennie is capable of much more than she’s been given credit for.
1y
80
On her debut solo album, Jennie emerges from BLACKPINK's shadow, showcasing fully realised artistry that mixes defiance, vulnerability and bold creative vision.
1y
77
Ruby is full of contemporary pop gems that feel unburdened by trends or the whims of the market — it’s a debut that feels worth listening to, which is uncommon amidst groupmates going solo.
1y
71
The BLACKPINK singer powers her solo debut with versatility and charm, translating the group’s tough-girl sound into a blistering new style.
1y
70
JENNIE's solo debut is the most inventive of the BLACKPINK solo efforts and all the more brilliant for it, carefully constructed and laden with showings of solo stardom. A little refinement in the writing room might be appreciated in the long term, but it's clear that JENNIE has the vision to deliver something spectacular.
1y
70
Blackpink member's solo debut is steeped in the R&B-leaning pop of the '00s and '10s.
1y
Jennie is for sure, the best BLACKPINK member
Over the past few months we've been getting all these individual solo projects from all the members from super KPOP group BLACKPINK, we first got ROSE with her debut album in very late 2024, which I haven't heard yet, mainly due to how much I disliked the single APT. it was very annoying, JISSO then released a small four track EP that I have indeed heard but I haven't put a review together for that (I may do in the future), more ... read more
11
1y*
While Rosé has had the biggest hit among them, Jennie might have just proven herself as the strongest solo artist in Blackpink with this album. This is genuinely quite good, and for the first 10 tracks, it feels like a high-quality pop album without filler. Unfortunately, once you reach track 11, the album quickly goes downhill, becoming boring and never picking back up. Nonetheless, I will still return to this album for those first 10 tracks. You can tell she really worked hard to craft ... read more
1y
Nobody does it like JENNIE.
Seeing the rise of all four of the BLACKPINK members to genuine global superstars has been so beautiful to watch, expanding so far beyond the confines of just K-Pop. It has been so great seeing each members individual solo project, and I don't think I will ever get bored of these four, talented, and truly incredible women.
To catch people up on how I feel about the other solo projects:
Other than the score dropping to Yellow for me, I am still a defender of ... read more
1y*
Bold but not showing off, tasteful but not excessive. It's great that this solidifies for 2020s Kpop specifically when its starting becoming too TikTok and Global market-ified.
1d
One thing I particularly found myself drawn to for 2025 in music was the Blackpink members embarking on solo projects, and I’ve been dying to review these albums for quite some time,, so here’s part two (aka the re-review) of JENNIE’s Ruby
Rather than leaning into solely working with mainstream Western producers the way ALTER EGO was built off, she actually worked with a variety of artists, from instrumental master FKJ, pop sensation Dua Lipa, The Swamp Princess Doechi, ... read more
2d
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Track List
| 1 | Intro : JANE with FKJ 1:38 with FKJ | 73 |
| 2 | like JENNIE 2:03 | 81 |
| 3 | start a war 2:45 | 76 |
| 4 | Handlebars 3:04 with Dua Lipa | 80 |
| 5 | with the IE (way up) 2:43 | 76 |
| 6 | ExtraL 2:47 with Doechii | 85 |
| 7 | Mantra 2:16 | 79 |
| 8 | Love Hangover 3:00 with Dominic Fike | 79 |
| 9 | ZEN 3:21 | 79 |
| 10 | Damn Right 3:50 with Childish Gambino, Kali Uchis | 79 |
| 11 | F.T.S. 2:32 | 66 |
| 12 | Filter 2:31 | 73 |
| 13 | Seoul City 2:44 | 74 |
| 14 | Starlight 2:48 | 71 |
| 15 | twin 3:28 | 69 |
Total Length: 41 minutes
