Lana Del Rey (real name: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, born June 21, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is known for her cinematic style of music that evokes nostalgia, combining elements of pop, rock, dream pop, and indie. Her songs often explore themes of love, tragedy, fame, and Americana.
Lana Del Rey was born in New York City and raised in Lake Placid, New York. She began writing songs as a teenager and performed in small clubs around Brooklyn. After experimenting with several stage names, she rose to global fame in 2011 with the viral success of “Video Games”, which introduced her signature retro aesthetic.
After releasing her debut album Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant (2010), Lana signed with Interscope and Polydor Records. Her major breakthrough came with Born to Die (2012), which reached the top of international charts and spawned hit singles such as “Summertime Sadness”, “Blue Jeans”, and “Born to Die.”
Lana Del Rey solidified her position as one of the most distinctive artists of her generation through a series of critically acclaimed albums:
Lana Del Rey is recognized for her sultry, melancholic vocals and her cinematic, nostalgic visual aesthetic. Her music draws inspiration from 1950s–1970s Americana, film noir, and dark romanticism.
She is often described as “the modern American muse”, known for blending classic vintage themes with contemporary soundscapes.
Lana Del Rey has had a profound influence on modern music and pop culture. She is regarded as a pioneer of the “sadcore” and “dream pop” movements and has inspired a new generation of artists such as Billie Eilish, Lorde, and Halsey.
Lana Del Rey is known for maintaining a private personal life. She has lived in Los Angeles and New York and continues to focus on songwriting and recording. In addition to music, she is also a poet and published her poetry collection Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass (2020).
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