"Ruby" is the tenth studio album by American singer and songwriter Macy Gray. It was released on September 21, 2018, by Artistry Music. Continuing to forge her path as a genre-bending artist, Gray's "Ruby" offers a potent mixture of different musical styles, including R&B, jazz, and pop. The production on the album is diverse, showcasing her unique and raspy vocal potential with touches of Funk, Gospel and even traces of punk.
"Ruby" stands unique for its political and social underpinnings. Various songs on the album tap into the nuances of social issues and political climate. For instance, "White Man" has Gray addressing racial relations in America with a smartly biting sense of humor, while "Sugar Daddy," co-written with pop megastar Meghan Trainor, serves as a playful, soulful, empowering anthem.
The track "Buddha," a highlight of the album, is intensified by the magical guitar work of Gary Clark Jr. The album was primarily produced by Tommy "TommyD" Parkinson, Johan Carlsson, and Tommy Brown who helped encapsulate the signature Macy Gray sound with a contemporary twist. With "Ruby," Macy Gray is in radiant form, reminding the world of her unquestionably unique vocal presence and reaffirming her place as a leading light in the world of music.
