Her lyrics are intense and personal studies of loves twist and turns, a refreshing change from the meaningless and glib R&B that dominates so much of the charts.

‘This album is as much a classic as the debut offerings from Corrine Bailey, Maxwell, D'Angelo, Lynden, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, Rahsaan Paterson, Eric Benet, India Arie, Dwele – in fact, any nu, neo or urban soul act you care to mention. Yep, she certainly stands side by side with these acts, yet Ruby has very much a sound all of her own....Quite simply, if you have an ounce of soulfulness in your blood, this album has to be in your collection' – BIGGER, Blues & Soul