Jennie outlines the "Mantra" for girl power and empowerment in her English debut single

In October, Jennie debuted her lead single "Mantra" from her upcoming studio album, presenting a powerful message of girl power and female empowerment. Described as an R&B dance-pop track with a vibrant disco bassline, "Mantra" expands on the themes introduced in her debut single "SOLO." The latter, a hip-hop-infused dance-pop K-pop track, celebrates singlehood as a source of empowerment and freedom, emphasizing that a woman doesn’t need a relationship to feel complete.

 

Thematically, "Mantra" fits seamlessly into the universe of "SOLO." In internet parlance, you could say "Mantra" and "SOLO" are like sisters, sharing the same creative lineage. Jennie looks stunning, radiating confidence and star power as she always does. It's exciting to see her push boundaries and explore genres she hasn’t ventured into before.

However, despite Jennie's skill and this background, "Mantra" feels somewhat underwhelming and doesn't quite reach its full potential. It’s a song you might enjoy in the moment, but it’s likely to fade from memory after a few hours, which is unfortunate given Jennie's vast potential as a global pop star.

 

Watch the pop song below!