Ruby, the highly-anticipated album from Jennie was released on March 7th. Consisting of 15 tracks (with 5 being collaboration tracks), each one offers diverse music styles never before seen on Jennie. She herself has confirmed that Ruby includes a wide range of different genres of music. She also added that she had poured an extensive amount of time and energy into this album, leaving many fans excited to see the finished product, Ruby.

Here are the rankings of the 15 songs on Ruby.

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1. Intro: JANE (with FKJ)

Rating: 5/5

From the start, the melody was very soft and delicate. It drew similar parallels to the melodies of a music box and a lullaby. The instrumentals were particularly striking, and maybe this was because they were composed by FKJ, who is known for being a famous French multi-instrumentalist.

2. like JENNIE

Rating: 4/5

"like JENNIE" had a music video that released upon Ruby's premiere. Cowritten with other songwriters, including Zico (with whom Jennie collaborated on "SPOT"), the music video followed the red color scheme of the album. This video features Jennie in a ruby astronaut suit. Additionally, she is seen in an edgier hip-hop look, with a silver 'JENNIE' necklace and silver Hello Kitty details.

From the start, "like Jennie"'s music video had a supernatural element like her previously released music videos. It starts in a spaceship, which opens up to a setting that brings the word 'dystopia' to mind. Here, Jennie intensely dances with tens of dancers dressed in gray while she stands out in a darker color.

In the end, Jennie burns up and a capybara appears in her place, on top of blue fruits. Jennie is widely known for her love for capybara.

This song was definitely showcasing Jennie's girl boss and sassier side. The chorus emphasizes and repeats "Jennie," with lyrics like "Who want to rock with JENNIE" // "Keep your hair done, nails done like JENNIE."

3. start a war

Rating: 3/5

In an interview with Zane Lowe, Jennie spoke a bit about her inspiration for this song. She said that "start a war" was about "reminding the person of someone you want to protect and could be anyone, it could be your friend, your family, your love, it could be anyone you want to protect."

This song was sung in a sort of a drawl. Although it wasn't my favorite, I liked the message of it, and definitely can see how the inspiration Jennie talked about played into this song.

4. Handlebars (ft. Dua Lipa)

Rating: 5/5

The music video was released on March 10th, a couple of days after the release of Ruby. Immediately, the video gave off very retro vibes. The glittery outfits, the colorful backgrounds, and the disco-like setting were all key components that enhanced this mood.

This song was the longest in Ruby, and Dua Lipa makes an appearance. She had previously collaborated with Blackpink for the single "Kiss and Make Up." "Handlebars" had an upbeat tempo, but the tone and vibe leaned more to being confessional and a thoughtful song instead of something peppy.

I enjoyed this song a lot. When I first saw the title "Handlebars," I thought of Dua Lipa's previously released single "Training Season." I loved how smooth both of their voices were.

5. with the IE (way up)

Rating: 4/5

This song sampled some of Jennifer Lopez's hit song "Jenny from the Block." The "IE" in the title is emphasizing the different endings of "Jenny" and "Jennie," maybe to highlight the similarities between the two but also showcase both names as separate items.

When I first listened to this song, it immediately brought hip hop vibes. I also was reminded of Doechii's "DENIAL IS A RIVER," where she incorporates short breath intakes as part of her songs. This is because Jennie does a lot of repeated gasps throughout "with the IE (way up)."

6. ExtraL (ft. Doechii)

Rating: 5/5

"ExtraL"'s music video was released before the album. Featuring Doechii, who won a Grammy for her album Alligator Bites Never Heal, the duo teamed up for an iconic song and a music video. "ExtraL" shows a completely different version of Jennie, and highlights her rapper persona. She also adds a supernatural twist, with occasional scenes of her with disembodied body parts. Throughout other parts, she has Cleopatra hair, sporting teeth jewelry, and rocking matching sharp suits and red fits with Doechii.

I absolutely loved this song. The rap was fun and memorable. Doechii's rap was my absolute favorite, and having her in this song added so much to it! This was Jennie's boldest song yet, and a complete power anthem that will definitely be ruling the charts for a long time!

7. Mantra

Rating: 4/5

"Mantra" was the first song released on Ruby. The video was shot in Los Angeles, and you can see the Peterson Automobile Museum as well as parts of Beverly Hills in the background. Throughout the video, Jennie shifts between different outfits, as well as showing off her impressive car collection.

This was one of my favorite songs because of the feel-good vibes it gave off. "Mantra" was all about feeling confident in your own skin, with a dash of sass! The dance to the chorus has gone viral, with many influencers and teenagers alike trying to recreate the iconic dance moves Jennie displays in the music video.

8. Love Hangover (ft. Dominic Fike)

Rating: 3/5

"Love Hangover" was instantly different from her previously released songs. The music video itself was the first of Jennie's where she was featured with a costar, Charles Melton. There was also a plot going on during the video, with the video panning over the couple's dates that all "tragically" end in Jennie's death. In fact, the video starts with Jennie in a coffin (albeit, a stylish blue one)!

The song itself was airy and on a higher pitch. It was a faster-paced song, especially because of the rap that Dominic Fike performs near the middle. However, I thought that the lyrics were repetitive, and more talked than sung.

9. ZEN

Rating: 3/5

"ZEN" was first released as a music video, and just the music video itself was a cinematic masterpiece. There were artistic and supernatural elements that were incorporated. Additionally, owls were used a lot in this video, both physically and symbolically. The transitions in the video were very fluid, with different versions of Jennie flashing across the screen in seconds.

The style of "ZEN" was darker compared to her previously released songs. It featured lots of chant-like lyrics and powerful beats. With the music video, the song made perfect sense. However, when I listened to it without the song, the lyrics often seemed random, confusing, and out of place.

10. Dmn Right (ft. Childish Gambino and Kali Uchis)

Rating: 4/5

The first fifteen seconds had a strong beat that remained consistent throughout the duration of the song. Then Jennie starts the song off slowly. The whole song had a moody and hazy vibe to it, which Kali Uchis also contributed to. Childish Gambino came in later and added his own spin with rap-style lyrics.

Even though some parts of the song weren't my favorite, the chorus was memorable. It featured the song title and went "Dmn right, I did that" // "D*mn right yeah."

11. F.T.S.

Rating: 3/5

"F.T.S" stands for flip the script. She said that this song was born out of the realization that dreams do come true if you believe in them in an interview with Zane Lowe.

Throughout the song, there is a piano playing in the background. With lyrics like "What happened to freedom and honesty" // "What matters to you, you, you, it's not that deep to me," she emphasizes how she does not let anyone else's opinions affect her.

12. Filter

Rating: 3/5

"Filter" sounded like something that would appear on a video game track. This was enhanced by the snippet of the official album sampler, which showcased Jennie in full-body armor holding a sword. Jennie's vocals really shone in "Filter." She alternated between octaves, from hitting higher notes to switching to a lower tone for the chorus.

I really liked the chorus of "Filter," especially the lyric "I know I love me more" // "With no filter." This might be because of the message it conveyed, which was the importance of self-love and being genuine to yourself, instead of being fake to appear more perfect to others.

13. Seoul City

Rating: 3/5

This song reminded me of "One of the Girls," which Jennie sang with The Weeknd and Lily Rose-Depp. This reminded me of this song because Jenne employs a softer tone and weaves in similar vibes. I liked the play on the words "Seoul" (capital of South Korea) and "soul."

14. Starlight

Rating: 4.5/5

Just by looking at the title itself, you immediately get the sense that this song will be softer and prettier. With piano notes and a ticking clock in the background, this song highlighted Jennie's vocals. This song also featured actor Yeo Jin-Goo in the intro and end.

I love, love this song, especially the part where it went "You say you see the starlight in me" // "Shining so bright and pristine" // "What about the moments in between?" I also liked how the tempo went from slow to faster in verse 2. I thought the voice-in at the beginning and end also added something unique about the song.

15. twin

Rating: 4.5/5

Jennie herself said that this song was the most "personal track" on her album. I agree, and I think this was one of Jennie's most vulnerable songs in this album and her music career so far. Other songs in Ruby like "Mantra" showed Jennie as an ultra-confident, seemingly unbreakable girl, so this song really enhances the fact that Jennie feels the same emotions as everyone else does, which makes us all human. Emotions include negative emotions like uncertainty and doubt, but also positive emotions like confidence and happiness.

Soft guitar strings started off "twin." This song was similar to the vibes Rosé's album rosie gave off. It was very poetic and sung like a letter. These lyrics were especially poetic: "And I keep your name so, so, so tightly to my heartbeat" // "Guess I lost you and you lost me, but I put fuel to your flame."

Conclusion

Ruby was well worth the wait. On this album, we can truly see that Jennie has devoted her all throughout each song, which was unique in its own way. The songs themselves all showed us multifaceted versions of Jennie, whether that be a bolder or softer side.

Additionally, the creativity for her music videos was off the charts. Each video had its own unique vibe and was distinctive in its own way.

The final ranking for Ruby would be a solid 4/5. Even though some songs weren't quite at the level of others, I thought that the overall album was unique in its own right, not just in its songs but also in its music videos. Ruby is also extraordinary because Jennie is breaking barriers as a K-pop female soloist, singing about topics that are often considered taboo in K-pop. Jennie mentioned that she hoped that the album would inspire young women like herself to "understand and stick for who you are."

You can order Ruby albums now and possibly snag tickets for the Ruby Experience if you're in Los Angeles, New York, or Seoul. Don't worry if you're not in any of those areas because tickets for Blackpink's world tour are on sale now. However, they are selling out fast, so grab yours as soon as possible! After all, with each member racking up more record-breaking solos, the quartet combined is sure to be a new version of Blackpink and an unstoppable force!