Crush (EP)
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| Released | February 9, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
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| Length | 16:33 | |||
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| Producer | Steve Lacy (also exec.)[1] | |||
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Crush is the third extended play by American singer and songwriter Ravyn Lenae. It was released on February 9, 2018.[2][3]
Background[edit]
The EP is entirely produced by Steve Lacy, and includes vocals from him.[4][5] Ravyn Lenae described the EP as a coming-of-age project and said "the melodies are different, just my approach to certain topics are more blunt, and that’s a matter of the sound that’s changed, and also me being older. I don’t have to hide certain things anymore in my music. I’m feeling a little more confident in who I am and my experiences."[6]
Singles and promotion[edit]
On December 8, 2017, she released “Sticky” as the first single for this EP. On January 23, the music video was released.[7][8] To further promote the single, she appeared on MTV's Total Request Live and performed the track.[9] A second single, "4 Leaf Clover", as well as a visual, were released on April 24.[10][11][12]
Accolade[edit]
Gothamist included Crush in its 33-best-albums-of-2018 year-end list.[13]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Ravyn Lenae and Steve Lacy, and produced by Lacy
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Sticky" | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Closer (Ode 2 U)" | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Computer Luv" (featuring Steve Lacy) | 2:42 |
| 4. | "The Night Song" | 3:39 |
| 5. | "4 Leaf Clover" (featuring Steve Lacy) | 3:40 |
| Total length: | 16:33 | |
References[edit]
- ^ Dwyer, Vincent (7 February 2018). "There's a reason everybody loves Steve Lacy". ACCLAIM. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae's Steve Lacy-Produced EP 'Crush' Is Here". pigeonsandplanes.com.
- ^ "Crush - EP by Ravyn Lenae on Apple Music". apple.com. 9 February 2018.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Ravyn Lenae Kicks Off 2018 with 'Crush' EP". broadwayworld.com.
- ^ "Chicago pop singer Ravyn Lenae announces CRUSH EP, shares lead single, "Sticky": Stream". consequence.net. 11 December 2017.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae shares her Steve Lacy-produced EP Crush". thefader.com.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae – "Sticky"". spin.com. 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae – "Sticky" Video". stereogum.com. 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Watch Ravyn Lenae perform "Sticky" on TRL". fakeshoredrive.com.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae's Brand of Soul Is Already In the Future". Noisey.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae Goes For '50s Cinematic Flair In Andre Muir-Directed "4 Leaf Clover" Video". okayplayer.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae Unveils Alluring Visual For 4 LEAF CLOVER". Broadway World.
- ^ Yakas, Ben (December 22, 2018). "The Best Albums of 2018". Gothamist. Retrieved December 29, 2023.