New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Lenny Kravitz season is in full swing. Following a surge of viral activity, and his immortalization on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this month, the iconic artist and consummate creative returns with a brand new single entitled "Human."
The release paves the way for his forthcoming album Blue Electric Light, out May 24, 2024 via Roxie Records/BMG.
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Human" practically overflows with upbeat and undeniable energy catalyzed by Kravitz's inimitable fusion of fiery rock 'n' roll, slick funk, and cosmic pop. Wild cowbell, loose riffing, and a head-nodding bass line can't contain the track's bold and boisterous spirit as his voice echoes on the chorus, "I came here to be alive. I am here to be human." Fittingly, a skyscraping guitar solo airlifts one last crescendo on this life-affirming anthem.
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Human" follows lead single "TK421," released in October 2023. Ecstatic funk guitars, robotic analog synths, weezy talkbox, a dancefloor beat, a fiery saxophone solo and a clever nod to both
Boogie Nights and Star Wars power up the fast-paced rock 'n' roll romp. The viral "TK421" video, which made its worldwide debut via YouTube and global broadcast premiere on MTV's global network of channels, amplifies the song's free spirit; Kravitz is seen like you've never seen him before.
Timeless. Explosive. Romantic. Inspiring. How else to characterize Blue Electric Light, Lenny Kravitz's 12th studio album? Kravitz wrote and recorded the project in his studio in the Bahamas, and his mastery of deep-soul rock 'n' roll is once again established here. As a relentless creative force - musician, writer, producer, actor, author, designer - he continues to be a global dynamic presence throughout music, art and culture.
Blue Electric Light is an impassioned suite of songs, that broadens this distinction and is the latest contribution of a man whose music - not to mention his singular style - continues to inspire millions the world over.
On the album, Kravitz's talents as a writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist resonate as he wrote and played most of the instruments himself, with longtime guitarist
Craig Ross. Ultimately, he crafted 12 tracks that are reflective of his legacy as a genre-breaking trailblazer, yet also firmly entrenched in the energy of the 21st century and beyond.
This luminous world of Blue Electric Light will continue to unfold as Kravitz uncovers more from the album in the near future. Stay tuned for more from Lenny Kravitz.
Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time,
Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career. Reveling in the soul, rock, and funk influences the sixties and seventies, the writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has won four GRAMMY Awards.
Lenny Kravitz was recently honored with the "Music Icon Award" at the 2024 People's Choice Awards and was also nominated as a 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024 and was additionally recognized by the CFDA with their "Fashion Icon Award" for his role as not only one of rock's most esteemed musicians, but also a major fashion influence.
In addition to his eleven albums, which have sold 40 million worldwide, his creative firm Kravitz Design Inc. touts an impressive portfolio of noteworthy ventures, including hotel properties, condominium projects, private residences, and high-end legendary brands like Rolex, Leica and Dom Perignon. In 2022, he launched his own ultra-premium spirits brand, Nocheluna Sotol - a distillate from Chihuahua, Mexico derived from the sotol plant. Kravitz is the author of Flash, a book which showcases unique rock photography.
His recent memoir, Let Love Rule, also landed him on The New York Times' Best Sellers List. Kravitz currently serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty's Y cologne and is the global ambassador for luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre. This multidimensional artist has also segued into film, appearing as Cinna in the box-office hits, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, as well as in the critically acclaimed films Precious and The Butler.
