TK421

"TK421"
Single by Lenny Kravitz
from the album Blue Electric Light
Released	October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13)
Length	3:15
Label	Roxie BMG
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

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 performance for "TK421"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
Italy (EarOne Airplay)[12]	20
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[13]	18

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, release format, catalog, and label

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Italy	October 12, 2023	Radio airplay	BMG	[14]

References

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. "Classifica Airplay Radio - Lenny Kravitz - TK421". EarOne. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
13. "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.
14. "Lenny Kravitz - TK421 (Radio Date: 12-10-2023)" (Press release) (in Italian). EarOne. October 12, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2024.