album · August 19, 2011
Black and White America
Atlantic Records/Roadrunner RecordsSee this day
rockfunkr&b
Lenny Kravitz’s ninth studio album, Black and White America, finds the artist engaging with themes of race, politics, and social justice, set against his signature blend of funk, rock, and soul.
- The album was recorded at Kravitz’s own MK studios in Paris and Eleuthera, Bahamas.
- It debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and number 4 on the US Top Rock Albums chart.
- The release followed a legal dispute with his former manager, which led to the album’s independent release in some territories.
Lenny Kravitz is a multi-instrumentalist musician from New York City, known for his fusion of rock, funk, and R&B. By 2011, he had established himself as a global rockstar with a series of hit albums and a distinct retro-inspired style.
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