Hypnos (album)
Hypnos | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 20, 2022 | |||
Recorded | 2018-2022 | |||
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Length | 53:32 | |||
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Singles from Hypnos | ||||
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Hypnos is the debut album by American singer and songwriter
Background
The album was recorded over a four-year period during which Washington relocated to Los Angeles following the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Musical style
Hypnos is primarily an alternative R&B record with elements of dance music, R&B, house music, soul music, and Afrobeat.[4][5]
Singles and promotion
On February 1, 2022, the first single, "Skin Tight", featuring
Tour
Washington announced a tour spanning 16 cities beginning at Neumos in
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Pitchfork | 8.5/10[16] |
Hypnos has received critical acclaim with many publications naming it one of the best albums of 2022.
Gio Santiago for
Rob Murray for Clash opined: "Her first major project since 2018, 'Hypnos' has the feeling of creative release, a sense of emotions expunged and experiences extinguished. A gorgeous listen with a deep, lasting resonance, 'Hypnos' finds Ravyn Lenae rising to the challenge of her peers, and raising the bar once more."[18]
Jasleen Dhindsa for Loud and Quiet called Hypnos "a colourful and other-worldly debut, aligning with its obvious influences but also way beyond that, capturing the same unconventional essence as Janet Jackson in her '90s prime. Ravyn Lenae is invigorating and distorting R&B, fit for her Gen Z digital milieu."[19]
Andrew Sacher for BrooklynVegan felt that Hypnos "largely follows the atmospheric, lightly psychedelic, downtempo R&B carved out by artists like SZA, Tinashe, and the self-titled Beyoncé album, and Ravyn's got exactly the right soaring voice and lush production style to pull it off. The whole album sounds gorgeous, and there are a handful of songs that pop out on early listens. A full-length album has been a long time coming for Ravyn, and Hypnos was worth the wait."[20]
Mya Abraham for Vibe writes "[Lenae] provides an elevated ascension with her new offering while remaining true to her core."[21]
Year-end lists
Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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Pitchfork | The 50 Best Albums of 2022 | 32
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Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Cameo" | KAYTRANADA | 2:58 | |
15. | "Mercury" (featuring Fousheé) |
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| 4:23 |
16. | "Wish" | Washington | Titus | 4:03 |
Total length: | 53:32 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Ravyn Lenae – vocals, writing, engineer (tracks 3, 8, 11, 16)
- Luke Titus – production (tracks 1, 3, 6, 10, 13–16), additional production (track 5), writing (tracks 5, 12)
- Steve Lacy – production (tracks 1, 5, 7, 10, 12–13) vocals (track 5), writing (tracks 5, 12)
- Monte Booker – production (tracks 2, 8–9, 11)
- Phoelix – production (tracks 3, 7, 9), writing (track 12)
- Teo Halm – production (tracks 3, 6)
- IAMNOBODI – writing (track 4), production (track 4)
- Sango – writing (track 4), production (track 4)
- KAYTRANADA – production (track 14)
- Foushee – featured artist (track 15), production (track 15)
- Mereba – featured artist (track 6)
- Smino – featured artist (track 9)
- Ambré – writing (track 4)
- Jean Deaux – writing (track 4)
Production
- J Soundz – engineer (tracks 4, 6, 9)
- Karl Wingate – engineer (tracks 1, 5, 10, 13)
- Tyler Karmen – engineer (tracks 7, 16)
- Bryan Schwaller – engineer (tracks 1–6, 10–11, 13–15), mixing (tracks 2, 8–10)
- Jeff Ellis – mixing (tracks 1, 3–7, 11–16)
- Dale Becker – mastering
- Noah McCorkle – assistant mastering
- Conner Hedge – assistant mastering (tracks 4, 12)
Design
- Quil Lemons – photographer
- Jeanie Annan-Lewin – creative director
- Jacob Aaron Dillon – hair stylist
- Laura Dudley – makeup artist
References
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae Just Wants to Make Honest R&B". Okayplayer.com. 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae Announces Debut Album Hypnos, Shares New Song "M.I.A."". Pitchfork. 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Make Way for Ravyn Lenae". Billboard.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae Hypnos Review". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae Hypnos". Loud and Quiet.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae and Steve Lacy Share New Song "Skin Tight"". Pitchfork. February 2022.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae Shares Video for New Single "Light Me Up"". Complex Networks.
- ^ Bulgarelli, Gabby (25 April 2022). "Ravyn Lenae, 'M.I.A.'". Npr.org.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae – "Xtasy"". Stereogum.com. 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Listen to Ravyn Lenae's Debut Album 'Hypnos' f/ Smino, Steve Lacy, and More". Yahoo.com. 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae - Official Website". Ravynlenae.com.
- Allmusic. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Murray, Rob (May 20, 2022). "A wonderfully creative blast of forward-thinking R&B". Clash Magazine.
- ^ Joshi, Tara (December 27, 2022). "Ravyn Lenae: Hypnos review – the boundless possibilities of the night". The Guardian. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ Dhindsa, Jasleen (May 20, 2022). "Hypnos is the sound of an artist that clearly does not want to fit into any box". Loud and Quiet.
- ^ Santiago, Gio (May 25, 2022). "Ravyn Lenae: HYPNOS Review". Pitchfork Magazine.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae: HYPNOS Review". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae – Hypnos". Clashmusic.com. 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae – Hypnos". Loud and Quiet.
- ^ "Notable Releases of the Week (5/20)". Brooklynvegan.com. 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Ravyn Lenae Emerges From The Light At The End Of The Tunnel With Debut Album, 'HYPNOS'". Vibe.com. 20 May 2022.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2022". Pitchfork. December 6, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.