TK421

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"TK421"
Single by Lenny Kravitz
from the album Blue Electric Light
ReleasedOctober 13, 2023 (2023-10-13)
Length3:15
Label
Songwriter(s)Lenny Kravitz
Producer(s)Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz singles chronology
"Raise Vibration"
(2021)
"TK421"
(2023)
"Road to Freedom"
(2023)
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

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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

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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

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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

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Weekly charts

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Chart performance for "TK421"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[12] 18

References

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  1. ^ Gonzalez, Sandra (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz flaunts his manliness in almost uncomfortably sexy new music video". CNN. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Pilley, Max (October 14, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz bares all in video for new song 'TK421'". NME. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  3. ^ Travis, Emlyn (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz dances around his house naked in 'TK421' music video". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Guy, Zoe (October 12, 2023). "You're Having a Peaceful Day, Then Boom! Lenny Kravitz Naked". Vulture. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "Lenny Kravitz: neue Single "TK421" (plus NSFW-Video!) und Album "Blue Electric Light"". Musikexpress (in German). October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  6. ^ "Lenny Kravitz e lo strano legame con Star Wars: il vero significato del singolo TK421. Scoprilo QUI". Virgin Radio. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  7. ^ ""TK421" è il ritorno esplosivo di Lenny Kravitz che anticipa il nuovo album". Billboard Italia (in Italian). October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  8. ^ Rettig, James (October 12, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz Goes Nude In NSFW Video For "TK421"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Kan, Toni (October 13, 2023). "Lenny Kravitz unveils "Blue Electric Light" double album, sizzling single "TK421"". The Lagos Review .
  12. ^ "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.