TK421 explained

TK421
Cover:TK421 (Single).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Lenny Kravitz
Album:Blue Electric Light
Length:3:15
Label:
Producer:Lenny Kravitz
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"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)! scope="col"
Peak
position
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[12] 18

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gonzalez . Sandra . Lenny Kravitz flaunts his manliness in almost uncomfortably sexy new music video . . 25 October 2023 . en . 12 October 2023.
  2. Web site: Pilley . Max . Lenny Kravitz bares all in video for new song 'TK421' . . 25 October 2023 . 14 October 2023.
  3. Travis . Emlyn . Lenny Kravitz dances around his house naked in 'TK421' music video . . 25 October 2023 . en . October 12, 2023.
  4. Web site: Guy . Zoe . You're Having a Peaceful Day, Then Boom! Lenny Kravitz Naked. . . 26 October 2023 . en . 12 October 2023.
  5. Web site: Lenny Kravitz: neue Single "TK421" (plus NSFW-Video!) und Album "Blue Electric Light" . . 26 October 2023 . de-DE . 12 October 2023.
  6. Web site: Lenny Kravitz e lo strano legame con Star Wars: il vero significato del singolo TK421. Scoprilo QUI . Virgin Radio . 26 October 2023.
  7. Web site: "TK421" è il ritorno esplosivo di Lenny Kravitz che anticipa il nuovo album . Billboard Italia . 26 October 2023 . it-IT . 13 October 2023.
  8. Web site: Rettig . James . Lenny Kravitz Goes Nude In NSFW Video For "TK421" . . October 19, 2023 . en . October 12, 2023.
  9. Web site: Lenny Kravitz Goes Fully Nude — Baring His Butt and Ripped Physique — in New NSFW 'TK421' Music Video. 2023-10-12. 2024-06-07. People. Avila. Daniela.
  10. Blistein . Jon . Lenny Kravitz Can't Rip His Leather Pants Because He's Not Wearing Any in 'TK421' Video . . 25 October 2023 . 12 October 2023.
  11. Web site: Lenny Kravitz unveils "Blue Electric Light" double album, sizzling single "TK421". Toni. Kan. October 13, 2023. The Lagos Review .
  12. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 26/11/2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231126055946/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 2023-11-26 . it . . 26 November 2023 . 15 July 2024.

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