Ruby Francis - Helicopter (Official Video)

Picture Credit: Ariel Pedatzur

Blending ‘00s R&B and neo soul with jazz influences, North London singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ Ruby Francis shares her new single, “Helicopter”, the third track to be taken from her forthcoming self-produced sophomore EP “Pages of Philosophy” set to be released this summer.

Inspired by an intense new connection, “Helicopter” follows previous singles “Pages of Philosophy” and “Back 2 Myself”. The sultry, bass-heavy track spotlights Ruby’s dreamy lo-fi production, layered with her soulful harmonies. Speaking about the process, Ruby explains:

"It's the most personal song of the project. There aren't many lyrics because it felt right to leave lots of space for interpretation. At the time I had met someone and fallen deeply in love. I was listening to a lot of wavy lo-fi productions from artists like Georgia Anne Muldrow, Mndsgn and KIEFER, which heavily influenced the overall sound and bounciness. I wrote and finished the entire song in a whole sitting — production and lyrics — when I really felt truly lovestruck. I rushed home, dying to get this idea out of me. There was a blank Logic project; I blinked and there was a finished song."

Born to a Jamaican father and an Italian-British mother, Ruby had a musically rich upbringing. Her father, a bass player, performed in bands throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, and her music-loving mother played a pivotal role in shaping her musical journey. Starting young, Ruby took piano lessons at age 10, started writing songs by 11, and began learning production in her early teens. Inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder, Björk, Chaka Khan, Joni Mitchell, Astrud Gilberto, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and The Neptunes, Ruby has created a sound that pays homage to her influences.

Ruby Francis released her debut album, “Archives”, in 2021. Entirely self-written and produced in her bedroom studio, the independent release has garnered over a million streams and includes features from Grammy Award winners and nominee Blue Lab Beats and Laura Roy.