Blackpink’s Jennie is back again, and this time with her latest single, "ExtraL," featuring rapper and Grammy awardee Doechii. The track, which marks the third release from her much-anticipated debut solo album Ruby, showcases a bold fusion of hip-hop and pop. With Ruby set to drop on March 7, 2025, this latest release has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and critics alike.

Jennie X Doechii in all-new avatar

"ExtraL" features Jennie's fresh musical avatar, blending her signature pop-infused vocals with Doechii’s razor-sharp hip-hop delivery. Produced by Dem Jointz, a veteran known for his work with Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, and K-pop groups like NCT 127 and Aespa, the track carries an edgy, club-ready beat with sleek instrumentation.

The song’s appeal is enhanced by its striking music video, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Cole Bennett of Lyrical Lemonade. The visuals exude power and boldness, showcasing Jennie and Doechii in chic white pantsuits paired with red bralettes as they assert their dominance with the catchy hook: “Do my, do my ladies run this, ladies run this?” The polished aesthetic and dynamic choreography add to the song’s impact, highlighting Jennie’s growth as an artist beyond her Blackpink persona.

How did the fans react?

While many fans were thrilled to see Jennie try a bolder, more experimental sound, reactions to “ExtraL” have been notably mixed. The anticipation surrounding Jennie’s new era as a soloist had expectations running high, and while some praised the collaboration, others felt it fell short in certain aspects.

Supporters of the track applauded Jennie’s confident delivery and the seamless blend of her style with Doechii’s. One fan on Reddit wrote, "Rapper Jen is backkkkkk!! This hip-pop-ish approach has been my dream since she first went solo. The flow in Doechii's verse stood out to me, overall a great feature."

However, not everyone shared the same reaction. Some listeners critiqued the track’s structure, arguing that it only gained momentum after Doechii’s verse. "I hate to be that person because this just released, and I do really like Jennie and her music so far, but Doechii outshined her in this song. It’s a good song overall, but the star of the show is Doechii 100%," one user commented.

Debates over the song’s production and lyrical depth erupted across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit. While some admired Jennie’s risk-taking, others felt the track lacked the punch needed for a standout comeback.

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