Lenny Kravitz Unveils "Black and White America" Cover Album

Today, Oprah's show featured the smartest and most talented kids including Willow "Whip My Hair Back and Forth" Smith. Willow Smith was the co-host with Oprah and Lenny Kravitz made a guest appearance to inspire a teenage guitar genius.

During the show he unveiled the cover of his next upcoming album "Black and White America". Before the show, he also gave an interview.

Duruing the interview he discussed the inspiration for his new album which is usually his life. Lenny Kravitz always draws from whatever he's going through in his life. He recorded most of it in the Bahamas in a very remote place, where there were not many people. Far away from technology. Kravitz loves working that way because it's organic and true.

Lenny Kravitz will tour for a couple of years straight, starting from the beginning of the Fall. What does he take with him on his tour? Family pictures of family, his daughter, friends, family events. The road can be very ungrounded at times and these pictures are always good to look at.

Musical inspirations and mentors include: Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, The Rolling Stones and many more. Discovered his passion for music when he was 5, he heard a symphony by Chikovsky, afterwards it was The Jackson 5.

What do you think of Lenny Kravitz' cover for "Black and White America"?

Click here to view the backstage interview with Lenny Kravitz.

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Lenny Kravitz Performs @ NBA All Star Game

Lenny Kravitz kicked off the NBA All Star Game at Staples Center, yesterday in LA. He performed as the teams and players of the annual event were announced to a packed house.

Lenny Kravitz performed "Are You Gonna Go My Way", "Come On Get It", and "Fly Away". "Come On Get It" is the first single off Lenny Kravitz' upcoming new album "Black and White America".

"Come On Get It" is available now on iTunes. Check out Lenny Kravitz' NBA All Star Game performance below.

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Lenny Kravitz Announces New Album - Black and White America

Lenny Kravitz announced today on Facebook that the release of his highly-anticipated ninth studio album, "Black and White America" will be released this Summer 2011 on Atlantic Records/Roadrunner Records. It will be Lenny Kravitz’s first album on the new label.

"Black and White America" will be Kravitz's first release of new material in three years. It is said to be a rich rock and funk-infused collection filled with guitar riffs, compelling melodies and lyrics. Kravitz will also go on tour in June to support his new album.

"I am really excited for everyone to hear the music on Black and White America. Musically and lyrically, I feel it is the most diverse album of my career” states Lenny Kravitz.

"Black and White America" was recorded in Paris and the Bahamas. Lenny Kravitz produced, wrote and arranged the entire album.

The album’s standout tracks include “Stand, You’re Gonna Run Again,” with its melodic beats and rhythms, the inspirational and soul enriching “Push,” “Super Love,” a 70′s throwback to the days of funk with a weaving modern sound and the electrifying beat-driven “Booty Pop.” Also featured on the release is “Dream,” a piano ballad showing off a robust and emotional strings section, and the funk driven title track, which lyrically takes the listener on a journey inspired by his parents’ mixed-race marriage.

Before his album release and tour, Kravitz has been confirmed to headline the 2011 NBA All-Star Entertainment Series presented by American Express. The 60th NBA All-Star Game will air on Sunday, February 20th.

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Lenny Kravitz Releases New Song - Come On Get It

Lenny Kravitz' new single "Come On Get It" is set to be released through iTunes on Sunday, February 20th. This is the first single to be released from the album he is currently working on "Black and White America".  The new album should be released sometime in Spring. After its release, Lenny will embark on a world tour.

Lenny Kravitz will be performing "Come On Get It" on the same day at the NBA All Star game in Los Angeles.

What do you think of "Come On Get It"?

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