Raven (Isabel LaRosa album)

2025 studio album by Isabel LaRosa

Raven

Studio album by

Isabel LaRosa

Released| April 18, 2025 (2025-04-18)
Length| 35:07
Label|

* RCA
* Slumbo Labs

Producer|

* David Katz
* German
* Ian Kirkpatrick
* Linus
* Lucas Sim
* Ojivolta
* The Monsters & Strangerz
* Thomas LaRosa

Isabel LaRosa chronology
| You Fear the God That Loves You
(2023)  | Raven
(2025)  |

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Singles from  Raven

1. "Favorite"
Released: March 29, 2024
2. "Pretty Boy"
Released: August 16, 2024
3. "Muse"
Released: October 18, 2024
4. "Home"
Released: February 14, 2025
5. "Cry for You"
Released: March 21, 2025

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.

## Background and composition

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> "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

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To support the album, LaRosa is set to embark on her headlining Psychopomp Tour, with scheduled performances in cities including Boston, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Dallas.[5] She is 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

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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

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Raven track listing[8]No.| Title| Writer(s)| Producer(s)| Length

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1.| "Famous"|

* Isabel LaRosa
* Thomas LaRosa
* Raul Cubina
* Mark Williams

* Ojivolta
* T. LaRosa

| 2:58
2.| "Good Girl"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa

* T. LaRosa
* Lucas Sim[a]

| 2:05
3.| "Pretty Boy"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa

| T. LaRosa| 2:03
4.| "Girl of Your Dreams"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa
* Dave White Tricker
* Johnny Medora

* T. LaRosa
* Sim[a]
* Daivd Katz

| 2:31
5.| "Cry for You"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa
* Jordan K. Johnson
* Stefan Johnson
* Delacey
* Oliver Peterhof

* The Monsters & Strangerz
* T. LaRosa
* German

| 2:23
6.| "Home"|

* I. LaRosa
* Ian Kirkpatrick
* T. LaRosa

* Kirkpatrick
* T. LaRosa

| 2:15
7.| "Hope It Hurts"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa
* Noonie Bao
* Linus Wiklund

* Linus
* T. LaRosa
* Vitals

| 2:29
8.| "See You Again"|

* I. LaRosa
* Sim

| Sim| 3:26
9.| "Good for You"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa
* Amy Allen

* T. LaRosa
* Sim

| 2:35
10.| "Favorite"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa
* Elena Rose

| T. LaRosa| 2:14
11.| "Muse"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa

* T. LaRosa
* Sim[a]

| 2:24
12.| "Destroy Myself for You"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa
* Delacey

* T. LaRosa
* Sim[a]

| 2:23
13.| "Piece of My Life"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa
* Allen

* T. LaRosa
* Sim[a]

| 2:53
14.| "Burning"|

* I. LaRosa
* T. LaRosa

| T. LaRosa| 2:20
Total length:| 35:07

### Notes

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* [a] signifies an additional producer.

## Personnel

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Credits 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)

## References

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1. ^ 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.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ Griffiths, Neil (February 19, 2025). "Isabel LaRosa Talks Debut Australian Shows, TikTok and New Music". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
4. ^ a b c Croteau, Hannah (March 25, 2025). "Isabel LaRosa announces her debut album 'Raven'". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
5. ^ Slingerland, Calum (February 14, 2025). "Isabel LaRosa to Play Canada on North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
6. ^ Ortega, Hannah (May 3, 2025). "Isabel LaRosa transforms Orlando into a dark-pop dreamscape on the Psychopomp tour". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
7. ^ 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.
8. ^ "Raven \- Album by Isabel LaRosa". United States: Apple Music. April 18, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
9. ^ "Raven / Isabel LaRosa / Credits". Tidal. March 21, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.

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