RAYVEN is an alt-pop artist based in the Midwest, fusing pop with alternative, hip-hop, and R&B into a sound that is dreamy, introspective, and expansive. Born Rayven Monique June Craft in Racine, Wisconsin, she grew up a pastor’s kid and an eclectic young Black girl, shaped by gospel icons like Mary Mary and Tasha Cobbs, alongside legends like Michael Jackson, Janelle Monáe, and Frank Ocean.
From a young age, RAYVEN used songwriting as a way to process emotion and explore identity. In 2022, she debuted with "Questions, Comments, Concerns", a raw reflection on faith, doubt, and truth.
Refusing to be confined to one sound, RAYVEN blends genres with authenticity and intention. Her work centers themes of intimacy, identity, faith, and representation, always grounded in storytelling. Raised in a beautifully diverse family with 12 siblings, RAYVEN brings inclusivity and soul to everything she creates.
Her 2024 debut project, "RAYS: A SUNSET EP", offers a warm, vulnerable look at healing and transition, marking the start of much more to come.
RAYVEN is an artist in her own lane. Genreless, grounded, and always evolving.
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