Without You

The song Without You, which is part of Lenny Kravitz's album 5, immerses us in a sound that draws directly from the influences of the seventies, fusing funk and soul with his characteristic rock style. What's interesting about its recording is that, while Kravitz often handles all the instruments in his projects —guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, and percussion—, in this case, the production took place in different settings. The initial stages of work were carried out in his personal studio in New York, a space that even hosted visits from figures like Madonna and Chris Rock during the process. Subsequent sessions moved to Compass Point Studios in The Bahamas, under the supervision of engineer and mixer Terry Manning.

The album 5, released in May 1998, marked Lenny Kravitz's fifth studio work. For its creation, which began to take shape in early 1997, the use of digital technology was explored, incorporating synthesizers and tape loops, which gave the record a particular sound. Without You, with a duration of 4 minutes and 47 seconds, is an example of this sonic experimentation. Kravitz, born in New York in 1964, is known for his retro style that encompasses influences from blues, rock, soul, funk, reggae, and hard rock, among others. Throughout his career, he has achieved success and recognition, including several Grammy awards.