Human (Lenny Kravitz song)
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| "Human" | ||||
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| Single by Lenny Kravitz | ||||
| from the album Blue Electric Light | ||||
| Released | March 22, 2024 | |||
| Length | 4:27 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Lenny Kravitz | |||
| Producer(s) | Lenny Kravitz | |||
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| "Human" on YouTube | ||||
"Human" is a song by American singer Lenny Kravitz, from his upcoming twelfth studio album Blue Electric Light. The song was released as the album's second single on 22 March 2024.[1][2][3]
Background[edit]
Kravitz debuted the new single during the March 20th episode of NBC-TV’s The Tonight Show.[4]
In his interview for American Songwriter Kravitz said: "You know, it’s about us as spiritual beings living this human existence and what that is. When you stop trying to please everybody and do what people are trying to get you to do."[5] Kravitz also explained to Essence, "As Spring opens up, it’s an anthem to just run out in the street and just start dancing. It just has that feeling. That’s the statement of celebrating this human experience that we’re having as spiritual beings and being authentic to who God created us to be."[6]
Lenny Kravitz' guitarist and engineer Craig Ross played the guitar solo on this track.[7] Kravitz himself played all the other instruments.
Music video[edit]
The song's music video was released on the same day, March 22, 2024, via Youtube, the music video was released on April 5, 2024 directed by Joseph Kahn.[8][9]
Reception[edit]
Jacob Uitti of American Songwriter wrote that "Human" opens "with a rattle. And either by choice or by divine intervention (or maybe both), it's the perfect opening. The rattle, if considering the new track philosophically, can be thought of as a soul-stirring awakening. The jolt of bones, the spark of a spirit inside. A rattle, too, is almost always a person's first toy, doubling also as our first musical instrument."[5] Steve Baltin of Forbes commented, "The song is a superb microcosm of the album, as it showcases the juxtaposition of Kravitz' incredibly thoughtful lyrics and the catchy beat that are the hallmarks of this album."[10]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[11] | 13 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[12] | 28 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] | 28 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Lenny Kravitz Is Back with New Single 'Human'". Numéro Netherlands. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Redfern, Mark (March 27, 2024). "Lenny Kravitz Shares New Song "Human"". Under the Radar. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (March 21, 2024). "Watch Lenny Kravitz Premiere Inspirational Single 'Human' on Fallon". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Lenny Kravitz Shares 'Human' Video". Skratch 'N Sniff. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Uitti, Jacob (March 22, 2024). "The Bold and the Beautiful: Lenny Kravitz Talks New Single "Human"". American Songwriter. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Ruff, Rivea (March 25, 2024). "How Lenny Kravitz Captured the 'Human' Experience After 6 Years Away From Music". Essence. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Human by Lenny Kravitz on Apple Music". Apple Music. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Human (2024) by Lenny Kravitz". imvdb.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Lenny Kravitz drops video for 'Blue Electric Light' track, "Human"". KIXI. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ Baltin, Steve (March 22, 2024). "Q&A: Lenny Kravitz On Being 'Human' In 2024". Forbes. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of April 17, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "Lenny Kravitz Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "Lenny Kravitz Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
