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Fans of K-pop group BLACKPINK are eating good in 2025 as JENNIE has also dropped her debut album. Hers is Ruby, and like LISA's Alter Ego, this is also her first real separation from YG Entertainment as a solo act. Moreover, JENNIE has created her own label, with hers being Odd Atelier ENTERTAINMENT, INC. But instead of RCA, she's gone with Columbia Records to drop Ruby. Leading up to this major release, the 29-year-old star put out three singles. Those included the more pop-centric and sticky lead-off in "Mantra." the R&B-focused "Love Hangover" with Dominic Fike, and "ExtraL" featuring Doechii. That was her take on hip-hop and it includes production from frequent Kanye West producer Dem Jointz.
If you notice, LISA and JENNIE are both turning themselves into multi-genre talents. It's a great plan as they have consistently flashed greatness when broadening their skill sets. It's paid off for JENNIE on Ruby too as there are tons of tracks to revisit. The reason for the endless replay-ability is because of the different moods she brings. That's thanks to this alter ego that she's presenting to everyone. In a past interview with Zane Lowe, she revealed where the inspiration for this album's diversity, as well as her second persona, came from. "This is when I wasn’t living in New Zealand. And back then, I guess, in the back of my mind when I was, like eleven I knew that I want to create this identity for myself. Like, JENNIE wasn’t doing justice. And I was like, 'I want a longer name,' so that’s how it was created." Overall, it's hard to determine who has the better record between JENNIE and LISA. But that's okay because that means we get to revisit Ruby more.
Ruby Tracklist:
KEY! is known for making songs with lots of energy and catchy hook. His new project "Epiphany" keeps that trend alive.
Chase & Status have teamed up with Lancey Foux for a new banger called "Homework," and it's an immediate playlist addition.
RXKNephew and RXKZeroTheGod's latest song, "Dear Gucci," comes in response to Pooh Shiesty's arrest, last week.
Mobile, Alabama's Yung Bleu is back with a more rap-focused project called "World At War," quickly following up "THERAPY."
Jim Legxacy is coming off a strong 2025 highlighted by "Black British Music," and now, he is back with the follow-up, "idk idk."
The last couple of years of New York hip-hop have belonged to Cash Cobain, and with "Wish," he continues to push his sound forward.
Renz has been putting out music on streaming platforms for years, but the 2020s have marked a real breakout moment as he returns with a strong new single.
A$AP Rocky decided to add some bonus songs to "Don't Be Dumb," and the first of those songs is called "Swat Team."
With “More Or Le$,” Le$ offers 12 laid back tracks, carrying the project with ease, style, and self assurance.
Known for his shadowy and eclectic style, Bones pushes deeper into discomfort on “DeathBecomesHim,” delivering songs that are as unsettling as they are compelling.
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