Ravyn Lenae ’s “Love Me Not” has made an impressive climb into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10, landing at No. 7 — a career first for the Chicago-born artist. Released in May 2024 as the lead single from her sophomore album Bird’s Eye, the track didn’t storm the charts overnight. It crept in with intention, debuting at No. 81 in April and slowly rising, reaching the top 40 in June and finally breaking into the upper echelon in its 16th week.

Produced by Dahi, with contributions from Ritz Reynolds, Craig Balmoris, and Spencer Stewart, “Love Me Not” is a masterclass in quiet power. The production is smooth and deliberate, giving Lenae’s vocals room to stretch and settle. Her delivery is emotionally direct, yet poised, a portrait of confidence that doesn’t need to shout to be heard.

Now sitting at No. 4 on top 40 radio with nearly 30 million audience impressions and No. 9 at rhythmic radio, the single has cemented its place as a crossover success. The October remix featuring Rex Orange County only strengthened the track’s appeal. His verse, surprisingly tender and seamlessly woven into the original structure, adds a conversational tension that enhances the song’s already rich texture.

“Love Me Not” reflects Lenae’s broader vision for Bird’s Eye, an album she’s described as a return to self-trust and intuition. That sense of clarity runs through the entire track, there’s no gimmick, no overproduction. Just a great song, unfolding at its own pace.

In November, Ravyn Lenae will join Sabrina Carpenter on her Short n Sweet tour, performing in Toronto and Los Angeles. It’s the perfect next step for an artist hitting her stride in real time.

“Love Me Not” is the rare track that grows more compelling with each listen, and its chart success feels like a well-earned reward for patience, craft, and honesty.