Raven (Isabel LaRosa album)
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| Released | April 18, 2025 | |||
| Length | 35:07 | |||
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Raven is the debut studio album by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Isabel LaRosa. It was released on April 18, 2025, through RCA Records and Slumbo Labs. The album was supported by several singles: "Favorite", "Pretty Boy", "Muse", "Home" and "Cry for You".
Background and composition
"There's just so much more that goes into putting together an entire body of work… I wanted the order to be really specific".[1]
LaRosa announced her album when she released "Home", on February 14, 2025. The album is about LaRosa's journey from teenager to adulthood.[2] The album talks about heartbreaks and coping with loss, and was described as "Sensual yet vulnerable".[2] In an earlier interview with Rolling Stone Australia, when asked about plans for a debut album, LaRosa responded, "Well I have lots of plans for many things. I'm keeping lots of secrets let's just say that."[3]
"The album title Raven represents something deeply personal to me, I've been obsessed with ravens and crows since I was little. There's also a sports team from my hometown in Maryland called the Ravens, so in many ways they represent where I grew up. Raven to me feels like it captures the feeling of the album, which is dark and moody, while still maintaining a personal and emotional aspect. It feels like a perfect representation of me".[4]
In a statement about the album, LaRosa explained the personal significance behind its title, Raven. She expressed a longstanding fascination with ravens and crows, noting that the bird also holds regional importance due to the Baltimore Ravens, a sports team from her hometown in Maryland. According to LaRosa, the title encapsulates the album's overall tone, describing it as "dark and moody," while also maintaining a personal and emotional resonance. She described Raven as "a perfect representation" of herself.[4]
Promotion
To support the album, LaRosa embarked on her headlining Psychopomp Tour, with scheduled performances in cities including Boston, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Dallas.[5] She was also slated to perform at major music festivals such as Lollapalooza in Chicago and Governor's Ball in New York City.[4][6]
Critical reception
Jason Lipshutz of Billboard praised Raven as a strong debut, noting that LaRosa "makes good on the promise of her early singles." Highlighting her "breathy vocal delivery" and a talent for selecting "propulsive, alternative-leaning production," he wrote that LaRosa distinguishes herself in a crowded pop landscape and "should be moving upward from here."[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Famous" |
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| 2:58 |
| 2. | "Good Girl" |
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| 2:05 |
| 3. | "Pretty Boy" |
| T. LaRosa | 2:03 |
| 4. | "Girl of Your Dreams" |
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| 2:31 |
| 5. | "Cry for You" |
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| 2:23 |
| 6. | "Home" |
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| 2:15 |
| 7. | "Hope It Hurts" |
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| 2:29 |
| 8. | "See You Again" |
| Sim | 3:26 |
| 9. | "Good for You" |
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| 2:35 |
| 10. | "Favorite" |
| T. LaRosa | 2:14 |
| 11. | "Muse" |
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| 2:24 |
| 12. | "Destroy Myself for You" |
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| 2:23 |
| 13. | "Piece of My Life" |
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| 2:53 |
| 14. | "Burning" |
| T. LaRosa | 2:20 |
| Total length: | 35:07 | |||
Notes
- [a] signifies an additional producer.
Personnel
Credits were adapted from Tidal.[9]
- Isabel LaRosa – vocals (all tracks), background vocals (track 1)
- Lucas Sim – mixing, mastering (2–4, 8, 9, 11–14); background vocals, programming (1); guitar (11)
- Jon Castelli – mixing (1)
- Thomas LaRosa – mixing (4, 6, 8, 10), mastering (6, 10)
- Mitch McCarthy – mixing (5, 7)
- Dave Kutch – mastering (1, 5, 7)
- Ojivolta – background vocals, drums, guitar, piano, programming (1)
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[10] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
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References
- ^ Denney, Brian (June 12, 2025). "Interview: Isabel LaRosa Sends Dark Pop into the Afterlife on Her Emotional Debut, Raven". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Sharpe, Josh (March 21, 2025). "Isabel LaRosa Sets Release Date for Debut Album Raven and Drops New Single". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ Griffiths, Neil (February 19, 2025). "Isabel LaRosa Talks Debut Australian Shows, TikTok and New Music". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c Croteau, Hannah (March 25, 2025). "Isabel LaRosa announces her debut album 'Raven'". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum (February 14, 2025). "Isabel LaRosa to Play Canada on North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ Ortega, Hannah (May 3, 2025). "Isabel LaRosa transforms Orlando into a dark-pop dreamscape on the Psychopomp tour". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (April 18, 2025). "Friday Music Guide: New Music From Morgan Wallen & Post Malone, Addison Rae, Lana Del Rey & More". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
- ^ "Raven - Album by Isabel LaRosa". United States: Apple Music. April 18, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Raven / Isabel LaRosa / Credits". Tidal. March 21, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "Brazilian album certifications – Isabel LaRosa – Raven" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved September 18, 2025.