By Isabella Sicilian
Ravyn Lenae doesn’t do genre boundaries. Pop, soul, reggae, rock– if it sounds good, she’ll go for it. Although she’s been creating music since she was a teenager, a decade later, Lenae still refuses to be boxed in. The Chicago-born 26-year-old singer-songwriter is a member of the Zero Fatigue collective alongside St. Louis-raised Smino and producer Monte Booker, while exploring her career as a solo artist. Her second studio album, Bird’s Eye, was released on August 9, 2024, and was executive produced by Grammy-winning producer DJ Dahi, who has previously worked with renowned artists such as Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The album was named one of Billboard’s Top 10 R&B albums of 2024 and received widespread praise from NPR, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone.
Lenae’s hard work has been paying off in a big way. Her single “Love Me Not” went viral on TikTok in late 2024, catapulting her into the top 5 spot in multiple countries, including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the US. However, Lenae’s success did not come overnight: she has been building relationships with some of music’s most innovative artists for years. Steve Lacy, who produced her entire 2018 Crush EP, has been a longtime collaborator and creative partner. Bird’s Eye features heavyweight collaborations with Childish Gambino on “One Wish” and Ty Dolla $ign on “Dream Girl,” proving Lenae has earned her place among R&B’s elite.
Ravyn Lenae is performing on October 14th, 2025, at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC, at 7:00 PM. KeiyaA will be opening for her as she promotes her new album, Bird’s Eye. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
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