TK421
"TK421" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by Lenny Kravitz | ||||
from the album Blue Electric Light | ||||
Released | October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13) | |||
Length | 3:15 | |||
Label |
| |||
Songwriter(s) | Lenny Kravitz | |||
Producer(s) | Lenny Kravitz | |||
Lenny Kravitz singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"TK421" on YouTube | ||||
"TK421" is a song by American singer Lenny Kravitz, from his twelfth studio album Blue Electric Light. The song was released as the album's lead single on 13 October 2023.[1][2][3][4][5]
Background
The title of the song refers to the science fiction franchise Star Wars, in which TK421 is the identification number of a stormtrooper who received the task of guarding the Millennium Falcon imprisoned in the Death Star.[6]
Video
The song's music video, directed by Tanu Muino, was released together with the single.[7][8] The video features Kravitz fully nude with his buttocks exposed.[9]
Reception
Mark Seliger of Rolling Stone wrote, "Lenny Kravitz is butt naked and loving life in the music video for his new single... 'TK421' is a Prince-esque blast of uproarious funk rock, with Kravitz pinning his sights on pure uncut ecstasy."[10]
The Lagos Review wrote, "The single 'TK421' is a sonic masterpiece that transcends conventional genre boundaries, seamlessly blending the raw power of hard rock with the infectious beats of electronic pop."[11]
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
---|---|
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[12] | 18 |
References
- ^ Gonzalez, Sandra (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz flaunts his manliness in almost uncomfortably sexy new music video". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Pilley, Max (October 14, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz bares all in video for new song 'TK421'". NME. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Travis, Emlyn (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz dances around his house naked in 'TK421' music video". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Guy, Zoe (October 12, 2023). "You're Having a Peaceful Day, Then Boom! Lenny Kravitz Naked". Vulture. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Lenny Kravitz: neue Single "TK421" (plus NSFW-Video!) und Album "Blue Electric Light"". Musikexpress (in German). October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Lenny Kravitz e lo strano legame con Star Wars: il vero significato del singolo TK421. Scoprilo QUI". Virgin Radio. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ ""TK421" è il ritorno esplosivo di Lenny Kravitz che anticipa il nuovo album". Billboard Italia (in Italian). October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ Rettig, James (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz Goes Nude In NSFW Video For "TK421"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ Avila, Daniela (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz Goes Fully Nude — Baring His Butt and Ripped Physique — in New NSFW 'TK421' Music Video". People. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz Can't Rip His Leather Pants Because He's Not Wearing Any in 'TK421' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ Kan, Toni (October 13, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz unveils "Blue Electric Light" double album, sizzling single "TK421"". The Lagos Review .
- ^ "Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 26/11/2023" (in Italian). San Marino RTV. November 26, 2023. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- v
- t
- e
- "Let Love Rule" (1989)
- "I Build This Garden for Us" (1990)
- "Mr. Cab Driver" (1990)
- "Always on the Run" (featuring Slash) (1991)
- "It Ain't Over 'til It's Over" (1991)
- "Fields of Joy" (1991)
- "Stand by My Woman" (1991)
- "What the Fuck Are We Saying?" (1991)
- "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (1993)
- "Believe" (1993)
- "Heaven Help" (1993)
- "Is There Any Love in Your Heart" (1993)
- "Heaven Help" / "Spinning Around Over You" (1994)
- "Rock and Roll Is Dead" (1995)
- "Circus" (1995)
- "Can't Get You Off My Mind" (1996)
- "If You Can't Say No" (1998)
- "I Belong to You" (1998)
- "Fly Away" (1998)
- "American Woman" (1999)
- "Black Velveteen" (1999)
- "Again" (2000)
- "Dig In" (2001)
- "Stillness of Heart" (2002)
- "Believe in Me" (2002)
- "If I Could Fall in Love" (2002)
- "Where Are We Runnin'?" (2004)
- "California" (2004)
- "Lady" (2004)
- "Calling All Angels" (2004)
- "I'll Be Waiting" (2008)
- "Love Love Love" (2008)
- "Stand" (2011)
- "Rock Star City Life" (2011)
- "Black and White America" (2011)
- "Push" (2011)
- "The Chamber" (2014)
- "Sex" (2014)
- "New York City" (2014)
- "The Pleasure and the Pain" (2015)
- "Low" (2018)
- "Johnny Cash" (2019)
- "Here to Love" (2019)
- "TK421" (2023)
- "Human" (2024)
- "American Woman" (1999)
- "The Buddha of Suburbia" (vs. David Bowie) (1993)
- "Deuce" (featuring Stevie Wonder) (1994)
- "Show Me Your Soul" (2003)
- "Storm" (2004)
- "(I Can't Make It) Another Day" (featuring Michael Jackson) (2010)
- "Superlove" (vs. Avicii) (2012)
- Category