 In 1998, Lenny Kravitz released his fifth studio album, "5".The album received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the revitalization of his sound, but believed the album wasn't as enjoyable as his previous offerings.Despite the negative reviews, the album sold 6 million copies worldwide and spawned one of Kravitz's most successful singles, "Fly Away", which peaked inside the top-ten in many countries and topped the UK Singles Chart, While releasing "5"'s final single, "Black Velveteen", Kravitz announced the release of his first greatest hits album.