On October 19th, 2025, the Birds Eye Tour took place, headlined by Ravyn Lenae with support from keiyaA. The anticipation inside the venue was palpable, the air resonating with the talents of 2 R&B artists. Ravyn Lemae, now a seasoned performer in her mid-twenties, navigated the path from the ethereal haze of her early EPs to her polished, multi-genre album within Bird’s Eye. The dynamic contrast with her opening act, the uncompromising keiyaA, ensured the entire event felt less like a typical weekend concert and more like a carefully curated exhibition of modern Black musical genius.
The night’s opening belonged to keiyaA, the Chicago artist whose work is defined by a commitment to experimental music. She set the tone immediately as she stepped onto the stage with a tone of intellectual engagement. From her first moments on the stage, she demanded an active presence achieved by very few headliners. Her musical framework creates an abrasive and alluring melody woven with notes of jazz, EDM, and hip-hop. Hooke’s Law, her newest album to be released, was played during the show. The tracks from the album served to challenge the warmth of the room, bringing the musical equivalent of a cold breeze throughout the hall of Terminal 5. She is a vocalist and producer who compels listeners to engage with the meaning behind her arrangements.
KeiyaA’s performance was a commanding, chaotic, and cathartic exploration of her sound and identity. Her voice was the central focus, moving between cool spoken poetry and unbridled vocals. Thematically, her set centered on the exploration of identity placed on Black women, through tracks like “stupid prizes” and the “seismic” “take it!”. She left an incredible mark, purging the noise and authenticity, preparing the audience for Ravyn Lenae’s ethereal voice.
The View From The Sky: Ravyn Lenae Set
The stage was flooded with deep violet and gold light as Ravyn Lenae made her entrance, igniting a surge of excitement that traveled from the barricade to the balconies. Lenae’s presence was elegant, graceful, and nothing but confident, signifying the growth of someone who has spent nearly a decade refining a sound that exists at the intersection of R&B, funk, and indie-pop. She is no longer just a talented young vocalist; she is a storyteller.
The Setlist for the Bird’s Eye Tour was a meticulously curated discography through the entirety of Ravyn Lenae’s discography. The majority of the performance centered on the new album. The initial surge was started with “Sticky,” before following with the pensive “Xtasy.” The reflective track “Bad Idea” followed suit, allowing the audience to settle into her world. “1 of 1” and “Goodbye to You” changed the energy built with a thrilling combination of old and new.. Before going directly into the contemporary pulse of “Venom”. The late-set sequence included a rendition of “Night Song,” before the powerful pair of “Days” and “Dream Girl.”
Every single track in her setlist shows her love for her fans, and the performance, shown deeply through the following tracks, “From Scratch”, “ Pilot”, and “ Skin Tight.” Before changing the energy of the night with “Free Room” and “One Wish.” Finally nearing the end, she blessed everyone using her enchanting vocals on the tracks “Love Is Blind” and “Genius”. The set ended with “Love Me Not,” often called the song of the summer. She successfully sequenced the set, integrating every era of her sound into her current narrative
Ultimately, the Terminal 5 performance was a powerful affirmation of Ravyn Lenae’s position as a singular force in modern music. Her command of the stage, the unparalleled vocal technique, and the cohesive, rich narrative of the Bird’s Eye material all spoke to an artist operating at her peak. Lenae left the stage not to applause, and the collective feeling of having witnessed a storyteller.
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