Ruth B. is back with a confession that will make you want to confess.
The latest single Bad Combination is the result of late-night reflections on the connection that persists despite reason telling you it shouldn’t. Produced by six-time Grammy award-winning producer Cole M.G.N., this track lies somewhere between the initial spark of attraction and where common sense tries to shut down.
In Bad Combination, heartbreak isn’t used as a cautionary tale; there are no happily ever afters here. Instead, the song embraces the idea that the attraction of contradictions doesn’t vanish; it lingers, persistently, and loudly.
“After taking a little time off, I’m really excited to be back with one of my favorites,’ it’s honest, a little messy, and comes from those late-night thoughts you probably should not say out loud… but do anyway.”
This release marks yet another step in the career of an artist who managed to carve out a global profile despite the absence of industry backing. With 9 billion streams and over 15 million listeners per month on Spotify, Ruth B. has established herself as an emotive singer-songwriter of exquisite precision.
For example, her debut single Lost Boy earned a Platinum Record and accumulated over 1.3 billion streams. Dandelions have become a TikTok sensation, with 6.2 billion streams.
Years have passed since Ruth B.’s other singles, such as Superficial Love and Lost Boy, were released. Yet, they still generate considerable interest and are frequently shared online.
On average, over the past two years, the Canadian singer-songwriter accumulated 13+ million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Moreover, Ruth B. made her comeback more prominent thanks to a surprising performance alongside the rapper Rod Wave, who sampled Mixed Signals in his No. 1 hit Street Runner. She performed at his sold-out concert at Barclays Center in November of the previous year.
Some might recall a memorable collaboration with Dean Lewis. Together, they created a heartfelt ballad that earned over 188 million streams.
Ruth B. won the JUNO Award for Breakthrough Artist. To date, she has received six nominations, a significant milestone for many artists.
According to Nylon, she “made it in every sense of the word.”
Now that you’ve read about the comeback, you must agree that Bad Combination showcases an artist who gets better with each track.
