A biography for Ravyn Lenaehasn’t been written yet.
“I enjoy going to shows to study other artists. It is important to always remain a student to my craft.”
“If you leave this world with a full heart, then that is a beautiful life. And that's what I want.”
“My songwriting process is based on a formula: Color, tone, words. When I hear production, I initially identify the color that resonates with me. From there, I am able to translate the color into tone or emotion, which may depend on a number of things.”
“The idea for 'Midnight Moonlight' was mostly inspired by the moon herself. Advancing from my previous EP 'Moon Shoes,' I felt it necessary to dig a little deeper into who I am and the relationship between my music and the moon.”
“I was exposed to a lot of OutKast, Timbaland, Eminem, and my mom introduced me to India.Arie and Erykah Badu, so I guess I'm a mash-up of those styles.”
“In sixth or seventh grade, my teacher assigned me to write and sing a song. I remember sitting at the piano in my living room, trying to get that song perfect. That was the moment I realized I really love doing this.”
“It's very difficult to be a woman in any industry.”
“I don't care if it's the slow way; I just want to do it the right way.”
“I will say that maybe me being young, it enabled me to have a more youthful approach to making music, and a fresher approach.”
“I would say that the pivotal moment in singing for me was my sophomore year in high school, 'cause I always loved music but, even going into high school, I didn't know I wanted to make this my career.”
“My grandfather was actually a doo-wop singer in Panama. They were called The Dominos. He was the high soprano voice.”
“I feel like the moon is a very beautiful woman. She's in control.”
“My creative juices flow seasonally.”
“I like to think my music is of another world.”
“I've been really in touch with my girly side.”
“I like very funky stuff - I tend to be attracted to flare pants and anything that has glitter.”
“I think it is important to surround myself with artists who share the same goals and aspirations. This way, I am constantly encouraged to sharpen my craft and challenge myself.”