Ruth B is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her soulful pop music and storytelling, establishing a global audience through viral success and critical acclaim. After captivating a global audience with her viral six-second Vine in November 2014, Ruth B went on to establish herself as a distinctive singer-songwriter known for her soulful pop and storytelling. Her breakthrough Vine, inspired by the TV series ‘Once Upon a Time,’ rapidly garnered over 84,000 likes in a single week. This unexpected success led her to develop the concept into the full song ‘Lost Boy,’ which she released on YouTube in January 2015, marking a significant turning point in her career.
Following this initial momentum, Ruth B released her debut extended play, ‘The Intro,’ in November 2015. Her highly anticipated debut album, ‘Safe Haven,’ followed in May 2017, accumulating over 2.5 billion global streams and solidifying her presence in the music industry. Her early achievements were recognized at the 2017 Juno Awards, where she won Breakthrough Artist of the Year and received nominations for Juno Fan Choice Award and Songwriter of the Year. Ruth B continued to build on this success, with her track ‘Dandelions’ from ‘Safe Haven’ experiencing a massive resurgence in 2022 as a sleeper hit, driven by its viral popularity on TikTok.
Most recently, Ruth B collaborated with Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis on the track ’28’ in 2023, adding another notable partnership to her diverse portfolio. Her consistent output of critically acclaimed music, coupled with her impressive streaming figures and international chart presence, continues to highlight her as a compelling and marketable artist with a proven track record of connecting with audiences worldwide.