Jennie’s Bold New Sound

Jennie’s solo work includes standout tracks like “Like Jennie,” produced partially by renowned DJ Diplo. This energetic dance track showcases a modern evolution of Blackpink’s signature sound, featuring Jennie’s assertive rapping style. Another notable track, “Mantra,” offers a more polished, commercially viable sound that incorporates vintage electro elements.

Innovative Tracks and Collaborations

One of the remarkable highlights in Jennie’s album is “Start a War,” which channels the confidence reminiscent of classic Rihanna. Additionally, “With the IE (Way Up)” integrates a well-known sample from either Jennifer Lopez’s “Jenny From the Block” or the Beatnuts’ “Watch Out Now,” both of which resonate with notable industry credibility. The latter half of the album delves into R&B grooves, featuring writing contributions from Bibi Bourelly, a notable songwriter for Rihanna.

Industry Confidence and Collaborations

This impressive array of collaborations and big production choices signals a robust investment in the potential of Blackpink’s individual members. Each artist is affiliated with different labels—Rosé is with Atlantic, Jennie with Columbia, Jisoo with Warner, and Lisa with RCA—which reflects the varied support across the industry.

Rosé’s Musical Direction

In contrast, Rosé’s recent album, titled “Rosie,” features the infectious single “APT.,” a collaborative piece with Bruno Mars that whimsically references Toni Basil’s “Mickey” while achieving significant chart success at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

However, compared to Jennie and Lisa, Rosé and Jisoo’s musical approaches seem to diverge somewhat from the high-energy essence of Blackpink. “Rosie” is characterized by its more restrained musicality, emphasizing Rosé’s powerful vocal prowess. Tracks like “Number One Girl” offer a dramatic piano ballad, while pieces like “Two Years” and “Toxic Till the End” pay homage to Taylor Swift’s earlier works.

Production Choices and Vocal Highlights

“Rosie” features contributions from acclaimed producers, including Omer Fedi and Greg Kurstin. Despite these high-profile collaborations, the overall vibe of Rosé’s album diverges from the more dynamic styles present in Jennie and Lisa’s releases. Instead, it emerges as a consistent and polished body of work, evoking nostalgia for the Lilith Fair era with a commitment to emotive lyrics and heartfelt delivery.