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The Battle for Music Rights in the Age of AI: A Call to Action for Music Creators

May 18, 2024

In a landmark move that underscores the growing tensions between technology and the music industry, Sony Music has taken a bold stand against tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI...

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Lil Durk Relaunches OTF Label with AWAL Partnership: A New Chapter for Independent Music

May 18, 2024

In an empowering move for independent music, Lil Durk has announced the relaunch of his Only The Family (OTF) label, now in partnership with AWAL...

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Luis Fonsi's El Viaje Takes Fans on a Global Journey in His 25th Anniversary Album

May 18, 2024

“This album has me very excited because all the songs on the album are names of cities, that’s why it’s called El Viaje,” Fonsi revealed. “They are rhythmic songs, romantic songs...

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Kehlani Set to Crash into Summer with New Studio Album

May 18, 2024

Kehlani is making a powerful return with her upcoming album, Crash, set to drop on June 21. This release marks her first full-length project since the 2022 hit album Blue Water Road....

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Ghostface Killah's 'Set the Tone' Album Boasts Star-Studded Lineup

May 18, 2024

Ghostface Killah, the legendary member of the Wu-Tang Clan, is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated solo album, "Set the Tone," and the lineup looks nothing short of...

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“No Hard Feelings”: The Chainsmokers' Electrifying Return

May 18, 2024

The Chainsmokers emerge with a new EP, "No Hard Feelings," consisting of a mix of their past and future sounds. The hit-making duo's latest project is a revisitation of their roots...

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Sony Music Slams AI Tech Giants for Unauthorized Use of Stars' Songs

May 16, 2024

Sony Music, the world's largest music publisher, has taken a significant stance in the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright. Recently, Sony has sent letters to major tech...

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Pete Ganbarg Launches Pure Tone Records: A New Venture with Atlantic Records

May 16, 2024

In a significant move for the music industry, Pete Ganbarg, renowned for his A&R expertise, has announced the launch of Pure Tone Records in a joint venture with Atlantic Records...

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Why The Killers ‘Mr. Brightside’ Has Remained on the Charts for a Decade and Counting

May 16, 2024

Released in 2003 and re-released in 2004, The Killers' "Mr. Brightside" quickly became a defining anthem of the early 2000s, propelling the band to global superstardom...

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Ariana Grande: From Nickelodeon Star to Vocal Powerhouse

May 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of pop music, few artists have undergone as remarkable a transformation as Ariana Grande. With her extraordinary vocal range, infectious charisma, and unwavering...

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Klaus Mäkelä: A Trailblazing Debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

May 16, 2024

In April 2024, the classical music world witnessed a momentous event as 28-year-old conductor Klaus Mäkelä took the podium to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.This landmark...

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Kesha Redefines Her Hit Song "Tik Tok" with a Powerful Lyric Change

May 16, 2024

In a bold declaration of her values, pop icon Kesha has made headlines by permanently altering a key lyric in her 2009 smash hit "Tik Tok." Originally opening with "Wake up in the morning feeling...

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“Like JENNIE”: The Song That Redefines Cool Without Even Trying

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When JENNIE released “Like JENNIE,” it wasn’t just a comeback, it was a lesson in effortless power. Soft but sharp, understated but unforgettable, the track doesn’t ask for attention. It just naturally becomes the center of it.

In a music industry built on spectacle, JENNIE takes the opposite route: minimal sound, maximal presence. “Like JENNIE” isn’t about screaming louder, it’s about knowing you don’t have to.

A Solo Track That Doesn’t Scream “Solo”

“Like JENNIE” doesn’t open with fireworks, it opens with a mood. The production is lean and intentional: a steady beat, a few glimmering synths, and her voice right up front, unfiltered.

She’s not here to separate herself from BLACKPINK. She’s here to show us who she’s always been underneath it.

The Lyrics: Confidence, Disguised as Casual

There’s no overexplaining in this track, just clean lines delivered with precision. “You could never do it like JENNIE” isn’t a brag. It’s a fact delivered in lowercase energy.

The whole song walks a fine line: it’s not aggressive, it’s aware. She’s not asking if she’s iconic. She already knows, and she knows you know, too.

Vocal Delivery: Smooth, Unapologetic, and Razor Sharp

“Like JENNIE” is filled with vocal restraint, and that’s what makes it powerful. There’s no effort to over-sing or overcompensate. Every word lands with cool composure.

She floats between rapping and singing, talking and taunting, all without raising her voice. It’s controlled without tension, and that kind of delivery only works when the artist knows exactly who they are.

Visuals That Match the Message

The music video? Sleek, moody, and personal. No unnecessary flash, just a perfectly curated atmosphere that matches the song’s tone. Every outfit feels intentional. Every camera angle feels intimate, not invasive.

It’s less “look at me” and more “you’re already watching.”

The Bigger Impact: A New Template for Cool

In a market obsessed with going bigger, louder, faster, “Like JENNIE” slows it all down. It strips the solo formula of its usual theatrics and redefines it through subtlety and control.

JENNIE isn’t trying to prove anything. That’s the power. She lets the world come to her, and it does. Because no matter how soft the delivery, the message is loud: there’s only one JENNIE.

Call to Action:

Watch the video again. Listen without distraction. Notice the details. “Like JENNIE” isn’t a track you blast once, it’s a track you grow into. And the more you hear it, the more you realize: this isn’t just a comeback, it’s a blueprint.

Conclusion:

“Like JENNIE” is more than a single. It’s a quiet flex wrapped in melody. It doesn’t chase trends, it sets its own pace. It’s cool without the performance, iconic without the volume.

And just like JENNIE herself, it knows exactly what it’s doing.