Ravyn Lenae is helping make tax season feel a little more effortless.
The Chicago-born artist is lending her voice—and signature sound—to a new campaign that reimagines one of adulthood’s most dreaded tasks. Lenae recently dropped a fresh rendition of Queen’s classic “Bicycle Ride” for a new campaign with TurboTax, putting her own spin on the track for a visual that reintroduces the idea of filing taxes with ease, not stress.
“When you really listen to the song, you feel effortless—almost whimsical and jolly,” Lenae told Blavity. She added that the upbeat tempo reflects the spirit she hopes people bring to tax season, especially young adults filing for the first time.
“You know, we moan and groan when we reach that time,” she said. “But I think the main thing is making sure—especially young people, or people who are filing taxes for the first time—feel that breeziness and ease when entering that part of adulthood and that part of your business.”
Ravyn Lenae brings new energy to a classic track
Lenae’s take on “Bicycle Ride” is part of a broader creative collaboration. In the video, a cyclist hands off their documents and rides off worry-free—a nod to how modern tools can simplify the process of filing taxes. The visual represents what Lenae describes as a transition into adulting that doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Still, she admits that reimagining what she called Queen’s “hardest song” wasn’t easy.
“Freddie Mercury’s voice? Those are big shoes to fill,” she said with a laugh. “But that challenge reminded me of how it feels the first time you go through tax season. You’re nervous. It’s new. But once you have the right help, you realize it’s not so bad.”
That message is at the core of the campaign Lenae is part of. TurboTax’s “Now This Is Taxes” initiative leans into mobile-first tools, expert help on demand, and a digital-first experience designed to resonate with Gen Z.
Financial literacy and finding her footing
For Lenae, who signed her first record deal at 15, learning the financial side of the music industry has been a journey of its own.
“Growing as an adult makes you have to tune in a little differently,” she said. “There were a lot of lessons—some from my mom, some from experience, and yes, from using platforms like TurboTax. All of it helped me feel more confident.”
In 2025, Lenae had a breakout year. Her hit “Love Me Not” climbed to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and she joined both Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour and Reneé Rapp’s Bite Me Tour for select dates.
“Those were some of the highlights,” she said. “It taught me how to really command the stage.”
As her audience grows, Lenae says she’s learning the power of restraint. “Once you get into venues that large, you almost have to rethink how you approach your stage presence, sound, movement—all of it. I learned a lot about the power of pauses and silence. Less is more, and that makes the big moments even bigger.”
What’s next for Ravyn Lenae
Fans can expect new music from Lenae in 2026. The artist has spent the last year refining her next project, one she hopes will help listeners “learn and contextualize” her more deeply.
“I want this next body of work to feel intimate and intentional,” she said.
In the meantime, her remake of “Bicycle Ride” is available to stream on Spotify, and the visual is live on YouTube.