"Black and White America" is a song recorded by American singer Lenny Kravitz and released on September 19, 2011, as the fourth single from his ninth studio album.[1]
| "Black and White America" | ||||
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| Single by Lenny Kravitz | ||||
| from the album Black and White America | ||||
| Released | September 19, 2011 | |||
| Length | 4:35 | |||
| Label | Roadrunner, Loud & Proud | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lenny Kravitz, Craig Ross | |||
| Producer(s) | Lenny Kravitz | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| Lenny Kravitz Black And White America (Official Video) on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
Kravitz explained that the song name refers to "the insults endured by his interracial parents in the 1960s, making race the central theme of the album. Despite big ideas, he deftly keeps the mood shifting."[2]
Reception edit
Ryan Reed of Paste stated, "Many moments rank high on the Kravitz funkiness chart, including the fantastic title track—which rides liquidy slap-bass and buzzing synth, fleshed out by interjections from glistening strings and horns."[1]
Charts edit
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[3] | 100 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 92 |
References edit
- ^ a b Reed, Ryan (August 29, 2011). "Lenny Kravitz: Black and White America". Paste. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ DeCurtis, Anthony (August 30, 2011). "Black and White America". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ "Lenny Kravitz – Black and White America" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ "Lenny Kravitz – Black and White America" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 1, 2021.