Jennie: Find out more about her debut solo album 'Ruby'
The album features a collab with Dua Lipa
Last updated 11th Mar 2025
K-pop superstar Jennie has now released her debut solo album, 'Ruby', featuring a collab with Dua Lipa called 'Handlebars', as well as collabs with Doechii and Childish Gambino. Despite being part of the one of the biggest K-pop groups around, Blackpink, Jennie has also pursued a solo career, which saw her release viral bangers like 'Mantra' and 'One of the Girls'.
As we celebrate the release of Jennie's solo album, we take a look at what the singer has said about creating her first solo record, who she worked with and what songs are featured on her album.
What has Jennie said about her album?
Jennie spoke to Hits Radio about her new album, and the experience of working as a solo artist. She told them: "I think this whole making a full album itself is a full experience for me.
"I've learned so much over the past one year and I've never spent this much time in a studio before, in a way that I did this time, so everything else really came with it and I really just had to break through that wall and find myself.
"Once I got through that wall, just within myself, everything else just felt pretty natural and easy, and every day I was just praying and being happy and being thankful!"
Jennie also opened up on her on socials, telling fans her 'Road To Ruby'. In the video she tells her fans about the process of writing and recording her album, and is very open and honest about how she found it.
In the video, shared on Instagram, Jennie narrates over studio footage: "This is so special to me, and I can't wait to finally share it with you guys...
"I think this whole making a full album itself was a new experience for me. I've never spent this much time in a studio before. Every little step was experimenting, going out of that comfort zone, and really trying something news and fun. And being crazy and bold and vulnerable and so many different emotions has been put into this album."
She continues: "I've grown up so much over the years, and I finally felt like I had a clear vision of what I wanted to say musically and creatively. This was my moment to share a side of me that people haven't fully seen before.
"There are so many amazing creatives involved. Some were people I've working with before, and others were new collaborations that really pushed me in fresh directions. I am so more than grateful and thankful for everyone who joined on my album."
How did Jennie announce the release?
The singer announced the release of her debut record with several social media posts. One post featured a number of photos and videos captioned: ''RUBY. is out now all around the world. just finished my first ever solo show and too overwhelmed. will come back with more to share soon.
'thank you to everyone who made this album possible and to my fans out there. you are my world. thank you for listening to my baby. Love you all -J'. (sic)
What is Jennie's album called?
It is called 'Ruby'.
Who does Jennie collaborate with on her album?
Jennie's album features songs with Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, Doechii, Dominic Fike, FKJ, and Kali Uchis.
What is the tracklist?
There are 15 tracks on the album, including collabs with Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, Doechii, Dominic Fike, FKJ, and Kali Uchis.
- 'Intro: Jane' (with FKJ)
- 'Like Jennie'
- 'Start a War'
- 'Handlebars' (feat. Dua Lipa)
- 'With the IE' (Way Up)
- 'Extral' (feat. Doechii)
- 'Mantra'
- 'Love Hangover' (with Dominic Fike)
- 'Zen'
- 'Damn Right' (feat. Childish Gambino & Kali Uchis)
- 'F.T.S.'
- 'Filter'
- 'Seoul City'
- 'Starlight'
- 'Twin'
What songs has Jennie already released?
She's already released 'Mantra', 'Love Hangover', 'ExtraL', 'Like Jennie' and most recently 'Handlebars' with Dua Lipa.
When is 'Ruby' released?
'Ruby' was released on 7th March.
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