"Black and White America" is a song recorded by American singer
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter. His style incorporates elements of rock, blues, soul, R&B, funk, jazz, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, pop and folk.
Kravitz won the Grammy Award for Best Male Roc ...
and released on September 19, 2011, as the fourth single from his album ''
Black and White America
''Black and White America'' is the ninth studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released on August 30, 2011. The album also produced six singles released in 2011 and 2012.
Background
On his official website, Kravitz stated, "I don' ...
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Background
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."
Reception
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."
Charts
References
{{Lenny Kravitz singles
Lenny Kravitz songs
2011 songs
Songs written by Lenny Kravitz
Songs written by Craig Ross