Lenny Kravitz is a Bahamian American singer. His musical and lyrical style is described as retro and includes many different influences like psychedelic, reggae, jazz, funk, soul, and R&B. From the beginning of his career, Kravitz’s work has garnered lots of praise and attention for being unique, yet like a classic. His ingenuity in his craft is shows through his many awards, not to mention his millions of fans. Leonard Albert Kravitz, or Lenny Kravitz, was born in 1964 in New York. Kravitz grew up loving music, his goal being to become a musician. His parents were both supportive of this passion and took him to see different shows. Kravitz’s main influences on music during this time was what he saw around him: jazz, opera, classical, blues, and gospel. When he grew up, Kravitz wanted to make his own music, but record companies told him he didn’t fit into the box of being “white enough”, nor did his music seem “black enough.” He decided to produce it on his own, and eventually started working with Stephen Smith to get signed with Virgin records. His debut album was a hit overseas and brought the attention of record labels and fans alike. Kravitz’s music appeals to many people across the board. Some of his best songs are “Again”, “Dig In”, “Are You Gonna Go My Way?” and “Low”.
