Neo-soul’s rising voice of vulnerability and velvet-toned groove, T’era Lenae, returns with a brand-new single, “No Disguise,” a warm and wistful follow-up to her critically-acclaimed 2024 album, The Heart Chakra. Released independently on June 27, 2025,“No Disguise,” marks a continuation of her artistic evolution that balances ethereal melodies with deeply human introspection. Besides being a prolific songwriter, T’era Lenae is a beautiful soul filled with faith, love, and a strong desire to spread positivity. In a culture where meaning often is loss in translation, T’era Lenae stays true to her calling by combining the elements of soul, jazz, and funk, into her music by layering her smooth vocals, intricate instrumentation, and socially conscious lyrics into every offering. We are so thankful.
A Voice Rooted in Spirit and Soul
In a musical world often dominated by production over presence, T’era Lenae is carving her lane with authenticity. Her breakout album The Heart Chakra was lauded for its spiritual depth, silky jazz undertones, and self-aware lyricism, firmly establishing her as one of neo-soul’s most refreshing storytellers.
But “No Disguise” dials into something even more intimate: affection without armor.
“It’s about loving without performance,” Lenae shared in a recent IG Live. “We wear masks in relationships, sometimes to protect ourselves, sometimes to be loved. No Disguise is my way of saying, ‘what if we just showed up as ourselves, fully?’”
“No Disguise”: A Grown Woman’s Love Letter
The track, produced by frequent collaborator Remdolla, leans into minimalist instrumentation, a velvet bed of Rhodes keys, gentle percussion, and Lenae’s ever-magnetic vocals. It’s a sonic cousin to early Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, but with Lenae’s own Gen Z fusion of astrology, chakra healing, and modern-day self-work.
Lyrically, “No Disguise” is both vulnerable and empowering:
“No smoking mirrors / or blurred lines.”
It’s a message resonating with fans across platforms, with the single amassing over 300,000 streams in its first 24 hours on Spotify and landing on editorial playlists like Fresh Finds: Neo Soul and Soul Coffeehouse.
A Rising Star Built from Purpose, Not Hype
Born and raised in Atlanta, T’era Lenae’s background is steeped in gospel, jazz, and spoken word. Her early performances in local cafés and wellness retreats caught the attention of niche music lovers, eventually growing into a cult following online.
But fame was never the goal, alignment was.
“She’s not chasing radio hits,” says music journalist Brielle Thomas of SoulNotes Magazine. “She’s curating a frequency. That’s why people feel healed after her songs, they aren’t just songs, they’re rituals.”
What’s Next for T’era Lenae?
Since the release of The Heart Shakra, Lenae has been on a steady rise. From NPR Tiny Desk submissions to invitations from indie soul festivals in near and abroad, the singer is slowly but surely taking her holistic sound global. In September, T’era will be performing live at the Cafe City Music Rodeo sponsored by Atlanta’s WQEB 97.3 QEB Foundation s/o Jayden Thomas and the staff. The event will help create an urban farming community built on cooperative economics to combat racism, the food crisis, and homelessness in the greater Atlanta metro. (show your support, see flyer below)
While No Disguise stands alone as a powerful single, it also teases a potential deluxe edition or follow-up project later in 2025. Lenae’s camp has remained relatively quiet about upcoming tour dates, but fans speculate a fall mini-tour is in the works, especially after her cryptic tweet: “Ready to take this heart work on the road 🌍🫀.”
Whether she’s channeling emotional alchemy or just healing herself through her pen, T’era Lenae is no longer a secret—she’s a soul artist with a future as rich as her sound. Trust me, AcousticMD is here for it all! We want all the smoke
Check out the visuals for T’era Lenae’s “No Disguise” directed by Mental Mural / lead actor Shizz
Cover Photo and Inserts Room – courtesy of @sunnistudios.la 📸- / @lexmacon 💄- lookitscici /@fashionnova
THE HEART CHAKRA ALBUM LINK https://tr.ee/gXRkcZqFx6
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