Raven International’s ‘Periodt’ Is a Bar-Heavy Flex for the Girls Who Run It

Rapid Review of Raven International "Periodt"

Beats: 7/10

Lyrics: 8/10

Concepts: 5/10

Rollout: 5/10

Replay Value: 8/10

Total Music Score — 7/10

Raven International’s “Periodt” Is a Gritty Flex That Brings Her Back to Her Rap Roots by NWO Sparrow

The 2023 Artist to Watch is done playing nice.

I’ve been tapped into Raven International since she first hit my radar in 2022. When I put her on my 2023 Artists to Watch list, it wasn’t just because she had style and presence—it was because I knew she had bars. So when her latest single “Periodt” dropped, I was locked in immediately, hoping to hear the Raven who wasn’t trying to play the radio game but was ready to body beats and remind folks she can actually rap.

Let’s be real—Raven’s 2024 singles “Circles” and “Push It” showed us the polished, commercial-ready version of her. And there’s nothing wrong with that. “Push It,” in particular, was a strong step toward broader visibility—catchy hook, smooth visuals, playlist-friendly production. But “Periodt” is a whole different energy. This one isn’t about singing to the algorithm; it’s about reaffirming her position as a problem in the booth. This is Raven slipping back into her natural state—unapologetically raw, aggressively confident, and laser-focused.

The beat? A hybrid of drill-inspired drums and rock guitar stabs that feels like something straight off a Rage Room playlist. It’s not the easiest canvas, but Raven skates on it with a single cadence flow that keeps the energy high from bar one. “Never been fishing but he hooked in”—come on. That’s the kind of line that makes you scrunch your face and run it back. It’s slick, it’s sharp, and it comes from a place of experience and cleverness that only a few new artists are really tapping into right now.

What I love most about “Periodt” isn’t just the sound—it’s the message. Raven has carved out a very specific lane: the calculated, independent baddie who’s not afraid to stunt but also not afraid to speak her truth. The second verse especially felt like Raven shedding any remaining polish and diving deep into her no-holds-barred zone. The track doesn’t try to be everything—it just stays true to the brand she’s been building since day one.

And as much as I enjoy Raven solo, I can’t help but think a collab with another rising female force—maybe Honey Bxby, Kyah Baby, or LxTheeWeirdo—would push her even further. She commands attention on her own, but in the right setting, Raven could really level up into something major. “Periodt” is a solid step back into the gritty, rap-first terrain that her early fans (myself included) knew she’d eventually circle back to.

Scorecard:

Beats: 7/10 — Raven makes the beat her own. It’s not the cleanest production, but she glues it together with pure presence.

Lyrics: 8/10 — Under the glam, the bars are always there. She reminds us she’s a real spitter with wit and confidence.

Concepts: 5/10 — The message is on-brand and well executed, though it doesn’t introduce anything new thematically.

Rollout: 5/10 — Strong single, but I’d love to see a feature with someone who matches her energy and caliber.

Replay Value: 8/10 — This is the type of track that grows on you. Every listen hits a little harder.

Total Music Score — 7/10

Raven International isn’t just building a catalog—she’s building a legacy of consistency, identity, and elevation. “Periodt” isn’t about reinventing herself, it’s about re-centering. This record reminds us that Raven’s artistry thrives when she leans into her natural instincts: unapologetic confidence, lyrical sharpness, and a delivery that doesn’t let up. She doesn’t just rap, she asserts—every line is a checkpoint in her self-made blueprint. What sets Raven apart is that she’s not chasing trends or gimmicks. She’s focused on creating from a place of knowing who she is, and that awareness bleeds through every bar.

At her core, Raven is a calculated creator. She knows when to scale back for commercial appeal and when to lean all the way in for the culture. “Periodt” is proof that she hasn’t forgotten where her lyrical roots lie—and more importantly, she knows how to make those roots grow stronger with each release. As she continues to sharpen her pen and refine her sound, it’s clear that Raven isn’t just here to drop hits—she’s here to own her lane and expand it. This song may be a standalone, but it’s another brick in the house she’s building. And trust—she’s just getting started.

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