Jenevieve has always carried an aura of timeless cool, the kind that feels as much a product of lived experience as it does pure instinct. With Crysalis, her new 14-track album created alongside executive producer Elijah Gabor, she doubles down on that ethos, crafting a record that insists on protecting your core self when the world tries to mold you into something else.
From the first notes, it’s clear this isn’t just another chapter, it’s a full metamorphosis. “Haiku,” the opening single, still glows with the sweetness that VIBE called “sweet and endearing—something R&B needs more of,” but here it’s contextualized as part of a larger journey. Songs like “Head Over Heels” bask in dizzying infatuation, while “Flight Risk” and “Damage Control” simmer with the tension of self-preservation. Jenevieve plays in the space between vulnerability and self-defense, and it’s intoxicating.
The official visual for “Hvn High” captures this duality—otherworldly yet grounded—shot at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in Los Angeles, the same spot where she hosted a private album release party. That event felt like a live extension of the record: intimate, stylish, and carefully curated, right down to the headphones gifted by JLab Audio and the immersive re-creation of the video’s neon-soaked atmosphere.
Jenevieve’s collaborations outside of music—like her role as a brand ambassador for JLab’s “For Every You” campaign alongside Love Island’s Miguel Harichi—reflect the same balancing act that defines her artistry: staying culturally sharp while remaining rooted in her own aesthetic. And she’s keeping the celebration rolling, teaming with Yerba Madre and Mr. Charlie’s for a fan activation that mixes seasonal drinks, exclusive merch, and the kind of personal touch major-label acts often forget.
Ever since “Baby Powder” put her on the map in 2020, Jenevieve has resisted being boxed in. Crysalis proves she’s not only aware of the industry’s pressures, she’s actively designing her escape routes.
