Leona Berlin Announces New Album: ELEVATE

Singer, songwriter, and producer Leona Berlin is back — and she’s taking listeners higher with her third studio album, ELEVATE. Out November 26, 2025, the 13-track project merges introspection and groove, crafting a sound that’s equal parts soulful reflection and futuristic R&B energy.

Across ELEVATE, Leona seamlessly blends live instruments, synthetic textures, and cinematic soundscapes to create an atmosphere that feels both modern and timeless. The album moves effortlessly between emotional depth and rhythmic drive — from slow-burning soul moments to club-ready beats laced with pop-rap and modern R&B flair.

“I want to express music exactly the way I feel it,” Leona shares. “That’s why I love working with different inspiring musicians depending on what each song needs.”

For ELEVATE, she teamed up with longtime collaborator Magro (drums/production), alongside Ulf Kleiner (piano), Igor Osypov (guitar/bass), Martin Lüdicke (keys), and Francesco Beccaro (bass). Vocals were recorded between Berlin and Mexico, a creative journey that deeply shaped the album’s sound and spirit.

One of the highlights is the title track “ELEVATE,” featuring Tamil Canadian rapper Shan Vincent de Paul (SVDP), whose performance brings an international and electrifying dynamic to the record.

Lyrically, the album explores self-awareness, vulnerability, and emotional resilience. Songs like “WHO?” and “JEALOUSY” wrestle with inner conflict and self-doubt, while “FIRST DAY” celebrates lasting love. Even the more dance-driven tracks carry Leona’s signature message — that awareness is freedom.

Leona Berlin’s career continues to bridge genres and cultures. She has collaborated with global icons including Snoop Dogg, Ray Angry (The Roots), Casey Benjamin (Robert Glasper Experiment), Stimulus, and Rob Araujo, and appeared on Gregory Hutchinson’s 2023 album DA BANG. Her live credits include performances at TEDx, Jazzahead, and XJazz, where she’s shared stages with Al Jarreau and PJ Morton.

This fall, Leona and her band will bring ELEVATE to life on a European and Asian tour, culminating with the official album release show on November 25 at “Monarch” in Berlin.

With ELEVATE, Leona Berlin continues her ascent — blending sound, soul, and self-awareness into music that truly lives up to its name.