Two weeks out from the release of her sophomore album Bird’s Eye, Ravyn Lenae returns to share new single “One Wish” featuring Childish Gambino. The Dahi-produced single finds Lenae at her most vulnerable, examining her relationship with her mostly absentee father, which she discussed in detail in her cover story with The FADER this Spring. The song arrives alongside an Andre Muir-directed music video that depicts some of the specific instances that inspired the song while exploring expectation — and the pain that comes with one being let down in their expectations — across a variety of relationships.
Earlier this week, Ravyn shared the following about the song’s significance:
One of the most beautiful things about making ‘Bird’s Eye’ was the amount of reflection that was required to truly tell a story that felt clear and honest. Digging into the nooks + crannies of my journey so far was so rewarding in many ways, but it’s most meaningful when it manifests into tangible change in my life. “One Wish” is one of the most important songs on the album b/c it highlights the complex relationship I’ve had with my Dad,” she adds.“The lyrics remember my 10th birthday + feeling upset that he couldn’t make it. It was important for me to address these built-up emotions in song in order for us to now be on a beautiful path of genuinely learning [about] each other + rekindling. Something valuable I’ve learned is being able to really humanize my loved ones and understand the context around people more deeply. I love you Dad and so happy we’re here.
“One Wish” joins the previously released singles “Dream Girl” with Ty Dolla $ign, “Love Me Not,” and “Love Is Blind” on Bird’s Eye. The album marks a true departure for her, one in which she’s let herself explore her acclaimed voice across more varied genres than ever before, aided in large part by the executive production of Dahi. Shortly after the release of Bird’s Eye, Lenae will embark on her headlining Bird’s Eye Live tour, which will see her play across North America and Europe this fall.
Beyond her headlining dates she will play Aminé’s The Best Day Ever Fest in his hometown of Portland, Oregon and reunite with former tourmate Omar Apollo for a one-off performance at the storied Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on September 26th.
Upcoming Live Dates
8/10/24 – Portland, OR – Edgefield Lawn (The Best Day Ever Fest)
9/26/24 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater (Supporting Omar Apollo)
10/5/24 – Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre
10/8/24 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/10/24 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
10/12/24 – Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
10/16/24 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
10/18/24 – Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn
10/20/24 – Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
10/25/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
10/26/24 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
11/10/2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega
11/11/2024 – Berlin, Germany @ Saalchen
11/12/2024 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Bitterzoet
11/15/2024 – Paris, France @ La Machine du Moulin Rouge
11/17/2024 – Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique
11/18/2024 – London, England @ Brixton Electric
11/19/2024 – Manchester, England @ Gorilla
