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Ruth B.

Canadian singer-songwriter

Ruth Berhe (born July 2, 1995),[2] known by her stage name Ruth B., is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta by Ethiopians. Berhe started her music career by singing songs on the platform Vine in 2013. She released her first EP The Intro in November 2015. Then she released her first album Safe Haven in May 2017. Her 2017 song, "Dandelions", was a sleeper hit in 2022, gaining international popularity due to TikTok.[3]

Ruth B.
Birth nameRuth Berhe
Born (1995-07-02) July 2, 1995 (age 29)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
GenresAlternative R&B, alternative pop[1]
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active2013–present
LabelsColumbia, REB Music Productions/Downtown Records
Websitewww.ruthbofficial.com

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
CAN
[4]
Safe Haven 17
Moments in Between —

EPs

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Title Extended play details Peak chart positions Certifications
CAN
[4] 		US
[8]
The Intro
  • Released: November 27, 2015
  • Label: Columbia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 20 52
Maybe I'll Find You Again[9]
  • Released: March 22, 2019
  • Label: Columbia
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 — —

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[10] 		DEN
[11] 		IRE
[12] 		NLD
[13] 		SWE
[14] 		UK
[15] 		US
[16]
"Lost Boy" 2015 14 14 89 41 19 97 24 The Intro and Safe Haven
"Superficial Love" 2017 —[A] — — — — — —
"Rare" 2018 — — — — — — — Maybe I'll Find You Again
"Slow Fade" 2019 — — — — — — —
"Dirty Nikes" 2020 — — — — — — — Moments in Between
"Situation" 2021 — — — — — — —

Promotional singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[10] 		AUS
[21] 		IRE
[12] 		MYS
[22] 		NLD
[13] 		SGP
[23] 		SWI
[24] 		UK
[15] 		US
Bub.
[25] 		WW
[26]
"In My Dreams" 2016 — — — — — — — — — — Safe Haven
"If This Is Love" 2017 — — — — — — — — — —
"Dandelions" 58 53 80
[27]		 10 100 9 90 42 9 51
"Crave" 2018 — — — — — — — — — — Maybe I'll Find You Again
"If I Have a Son" 2020 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Die Fast" 2021 — — — — — — — — — — Moments in Between

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result
2016 Shorty Awards Best Vine Musician Herself Nominated
iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards Fan Fave Vine Musician
Teen Choice Awards Next Big Thing
BET Awards BET FANdemonium Award
2017 Juno Awards Juno Fan Choice Award
Breakthrough Artist of the Year Won
Songwriter of the Year Herself —
•"Lost Boy"
•"Superficial Love"
•"2 Poor Kids" 		Nominated
Canadian Radio Music Awards Best New Group or Solo Artist: Hot AC "Lost Boy" Won
Best New Group or Solo Artist: Mainstream AC Nominated
Best New Group or Solo Artist: CHR Won
Western Canadian Music Awards Pop Artist of the Year Herself Nominated
2018 Juno Awards Artist of the Year
Album of the Year Safe Haven
Pop Album of the Year
2023 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Original Song "Paper Airplanes" Nominated

Notes

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  1. ↑ "Superficial Love" did not chart on the Canadian Hot 100, but peaked at number 44 on the CHR/Top 40 chart.[20]

References

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  1. ↑ "Ruth B / Canadian-Ethiopian Singer-Songwriter Plans To Write & Produce Her Own Album". Flaunt Magazine. September 28, 2020. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  2. ↑ http://www.cbc.ca/news/Canada/edmonton/edmonton-singer-ruth-b-launches-career-in-an-instant-1.3345280
  3. ↑ "Dandelions (Slowed + reverb) - Single by Ruth B".
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Ruth B Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Canadian certifications – Ruth B." Music Canada. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "American certifications – Ruth B." Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Moments in Between by Ruth B. on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Ruth B Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Maybe I'll Find You Again / Ruth B." Tidal. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Ruth B Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  11. ↑ Hit Listen Top 40
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Discography Ruth B". irishcharts.com. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Dutch Charts
  14. ↑ Sverigetopplistan
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "RUTH B | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Ruth B Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "British certifications – Ruth B". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 7, 2022. Type Ruth B in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  18. ↑ "Danish certifications – Ruth B. – Lost Boy". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Sverigetopplistan – Ruth B." (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  20. ↑ "Ruth B Chart History: Canada CHR/Top 40". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
  21. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 11 July 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1688. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 11, 2022. p. 4.
  22. ↑ Peak chart positions on RIM's Top 20 most streamed international & domestic songs in Malaysia:
    • "Dandelions". January 7–13, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022 – via Facebook.
  23. ↑ "RIAS Top Charts Week 9". Recording Industry Association (Singapore). Archived from the original on March 8, 2022.
  24. ↑ Discography - singles peaks in the Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade):
  25. ↑ "Ruth B Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Ruth B Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  27. ↑ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved May 7, 2022.


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