Ravyn Lenae

About

Ravyn Lenae Washington is a prominent R&B singer-songwriter recognized for her ethereal voice and innovative genre-blending. She is signed to Atlantic Records and is part of the Zero Fatigue collective. Her debut EP, Moon Shoes (2015), received significant critical acclaim, leading to the release of her follow-up EP, Midnight Moonlight, in 2017. Lenae gained further visibility by touring alongside SZA and Noname, as well as performing at major music festivals. Her first full-length album, Hypnos (2022), featured collaborations with artists such as Steve Lacy and Kaytranada, earning her widespread recognition. In 2024, she released her second album, Bird's Eye, marking another milestone in her artistic development. Raised in a musically rich environment, Lenae began writing songs in middle school and studied classical music at the Chicago High School for the Arts. Her musical style draws inspiration from artists like OutKast and Erykah Badu, blending R&B, nu-soul, and electro-jazz.