Blue Island is Ravyn Lenae’s third album, scheduled for release August 7 through Atlantic. The album was made with producer Dahi, following the collaboration on 2024’s Bird’s Eye. Ravyn Lenae describes the project as a point of arrival, with increased comfort in her identity and freedom from preconceived notions about Blackness. She aims to challenge expectations for R&B and pop sounds, choosing to do her own thing. The album includes previously released singles “Reputation” featuring Dominic Fike and “Bobby,” and she has shared the new single “Handle,” a sultry, rock-leaning track. She is also performing on the festival circuit in 2026, including Governors Ball in New York on June 6.
"“Blue Island” is a point of arrival, and feeling set in my ways and in who I am, and feeling free of any of those preconceived notions about Blackness or what I had to be in the past,” says Ravyn. “So I think now it's fun to challenge the idea of what R&B is supposed to sound like, what pop is supposed to sound like... and really say 'fuck all of that' and do my own thing.”"
"The album includes previously released singles “Reputation” (ft Dominic Fike) and “Bobby,” and she's just shared a new single, the sultry, rock-leaning “Handle.” Watch the video for that and the other singles below."
"Ravyn Lenae has announced her third album, Blue Island, which will be out August 7 via Atlantic. Like 2024's Bird's Eye, she made it with producer Dahi."
"Ravyn Lenae is on the festival circuit this year and will be in NYC for Governors Ball on June 6. All dates are listed below. 6/4 - Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound 6/6 - New York, NY @ Governors Ball 8/13 - Copenhagen, DK @ Syd for Solen 8/14 - Gothenburg, SE @ Way Out West 8/15 - Oslo, NO @ Oya Festival"
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