Lenny Kravitz has established himself as a prominent musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor, transitioning his multifaceted talents into successful ventures across entertainment and design.
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Request A ShowLenny Kravitz has an ongoing partnership with CB2, marking his third collaboration with the company over a decade. This partnership involves designing collections spanning furniture, lighting, and rugs.
Lenny Kravitz and YSL collaborated in a partnership that aligned well across various demographics, enhancing marketing touchpoints related to gender, age, and location. This established a solid match for the brand.
Lenny Kravitz partnered with Ray-Ban to launch a collection called Bold New Reverse. This collaboration highlights Kravitz's eclectic creative identity, resisting labels and existing expectations within the fashion and music industries.
Lenny Kravitz has been involved in several collaborations with BMG. A notable highlight was his collaboration with Peggy Gou on the track 'I Believe I Love Again,' which facilitated cross-platform content sharing.
Heritage piano company, Steinway & Sons, released a limited-edition Model B piano design created in collaboration with artist Lenny Kravitz, showcasing a blend of classic craftsmanship and Kravitz's unique artistic vision.
In January 2006, Kravitz contributed the song "Breathe" to absoluttracks, a project sponsored by Absolut Vodka. This song was re-mixed by ten musical producers and distributed via the internet.
Kravitz Design, Kravitz's design firm, has designed various residential spaces and a chandelier named 'Casino Royale' for the crystal company Swarovski.
Kravitz Design is a New York City–based company founded by Kravitz in 2003. It focuses on commercial, residential, and product creative direction and design. Clients include Morgans Hotel Group, Swarovski Crystal, and The Setai Group.
Kravitz has partnered with Leica Camera on two occasions: in 2015 for a Leica M-P edition called 'The Correspondent,' and again in 2019 for a Monochrom edition titled 'Drifter.' The 2019 collaboration also featured an exhibition of his photography.
Leonard Albert Kravitz was born on May 26, 1964, in New York City, the only child of NBC television news producer Sy Kravitz and actress Roxie Roker. His mother was of African American and Bahamian descent, and his father was Russian-Jewish. Growing up, Kravitz was exposed to a wide range of musical genres, including R&B, jazz, classical, opera, gospel, and blues, fostering an early passion for music. He started playing drums and later added guitar and piano, with his parents supporting his musical interests through early exposure to live shows from artists like the Jackson 5 and jazz greats like Duke Ellington.
In 1974, at age 10, Kravitz and his family moved to Los Angeles when his mother took a role on “The Jeffersons.” During this period, he joined the California Boys Choir for three years, performing classical repertoire and singing with the Metropolitan Opera. He was introduced to rock music by bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin, alongside other influences like Fela Kuti and Marvin Gaye. Kravitz attended Beverly Hills High School, where he continued to develop his musical skills. He later collaborated with Henry Hirsch, his recording engineer, keyboardist, and bassist, on his debut album, which was self-funded by his father. This collaborative approach and dedication eventually led to a record deal with Virgin Records.
Kravitz released his debut album, “Let Love Rule,” in 1989, blending rock, funk, reggae, hard rock, soul, and R&B. While moderately successful in the U.S., it gained significant traction internationally, particularly in Europe. He continued to build his career with subsequent albums like “Mama Said” (1991), which featured the hit “It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over,” and “Are You Gonna Go My Way” (1993), which secured his global recognition. Over his career, Kravitz has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, earned four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance from 1999 to 2002, and ventured into acting with roles in films such as “Precious” and “The Hunger Games” series. He also founded Kravitz Design Inc., a creative studio focusing on interior and product design.
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