Biography
JENNIE, known professionally as a member of the K-pop group BLACKPINK, released her debut solo album 'Ruby' on March 6, 2025, under OA Entertainment and Columbia Records, marking her transition from group activities to a solo career. The album features a diverse range of collaborators and showcases her evolving artistry beyond K-pop, blending sultry vocals with various genres. 'Damn Right,' a standout track from 'Ruby,' highlights her collaboration with Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) and Kali Uchis, fusing smooth rhythms and unique stylistic elements from each artist.
The track 'Damn Right' exemplifies the seamless chemistry among JENNIE, Childish Gambino, and Kali Uchis, with production credits including Mike WiLL Made-It, Truebeatzz, and 30 Roc, and engineering by Donald Glover himself. JENNIE's solo rollout included singles like 'ZEN,' 'Love Hangover' with Dominic Fike, and 'ExtraL' with Doechii, demonstrating her star power and global appeal following her BLACKPINK tenure.
While detailed early life and legacy information for this specific collaboration is limited in available sources, 'Ruby' represents JENNIE's step into longform solo work, preceded by her signing with Columbia Records in September 2024, positioning her as a K-pop icon expanding internationally.
Fun Facts
- Childish Gambino surprised listeners with prominent vocals on 'Damn Right' instead of his typical rap style.
- 'Ruby' rollout included high-profile features like Dua Lipa on 'Handlebars' and Doechii on 'ExtraL,' showcasing JENNIE's broad network.
- The track blends K-pop production with top producers like Mike WiLL Made-It, noted for elevating JENNIE's sound.
Musical Connections
Key Collaborators
- Childish Gambino - featured vocalist and engineer on track ('Damn Right' from album 'Ruby')
- Kali Uchis - featured vocalist ('Damn Right' from album 'Ruby')
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Heard on WWOZ
JENNIE, Donald Glover, Kali Uchis has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.