Lana Del Rey

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, a.k.a. Lana Del Rey, got off to a somewhat rocky start in music. After signing a record deal, Lizzy Grant recorded an album that was shelved after she changed management and her name. People began to take notice of her when she released ‘Video Games’ on YouTube, and followed that with the ‘Born to Die’ album in 2012, a grand display of youthful drama with Del Rey’s sultry, molasses vocals poured over sleepy trip-hop drums and dense strings. But Del Rey seems constantly at odds with her own success. When asked how long she was able to enjoy success before things went bad, she replied, "I never felt any of the enjoyment. It was all bad, all of it." The songstress released ‘Ultraviolence’ in 2014, with a title track that dangerously tweaks the Crystals’ ‘He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss)’ for modern times. The sense of doom and mystery Del Rey holds of her music makes it all that much heavier.

Lana Del Rey, ‘Summer Wine’ – New Video
Lana Del Rey, ‘Summer Wine’ – New Video
Less than a year ago, Lana Del Rey spoke of her desire to quit making music and become a screen writer, revealing that said vocation "will be my happy place." Yet she still continues to churn out tunes, the latest being her cover of 'Summer Wine,' a duet first made famous by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood all the way back in 1967.
A 'Great' Soundtrack
A 'Great' Soundtrack
New, original songs from Lana Del Rey,  the xx and Florence + the Machine highlight the just-announced complete tracklisting for the forthcoming 'Great Gatsby' soundtrack, Pitchfork reports. The previously announced Beyoncé and Andre 3000 cover of Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' will also appear on the disc, as will tunes from Gotye, British electronica trio Nero, downtempo singer Sia and Jack Whi
Lana Del Rey, ‘Chelsea Hotel No. 2′ – New Video
Lana Del Rey, ‘Chelsea Hotel No. 2′ – New Video
As if Lana Del Rey doesn't have enough videos out there racking up millions and millions of YouTube views, the sultry singer has issued an official clip for 'Chelsea Hotel No. 2,' her cover of the Leonard Cohen classic, which appeared on the folk legend's 1974 album 'New Skin for the Old Ceremony.'
Brit Awards
Brit Awards
Fresh off last week's major Album of the Year Grammy win, Mumford and Sons snagged the coveted Best British Group trophy last night (Feb. 21) in London at the 2013 Brit Awards, the U.K.'s answer to the Grammys. Elsewhere, Lana Del Rey took home Best International Female honors and Adele won Best British Single for her James Bond theme song 'Skyfall.' The Black Keys (Best International Group), Cold
Lana Del Rey, ‘Burning Desire’ – New Video
Lana Del Rey, ‘Burning Desire’ – New Video
Lana Del Rey helped launch the campaign for Jaguar’s F-TYPE convertible with her tune ‘Burning Desire,’ and now there’s a video to accompany the song. The clip features the sultry singer onstage in an empty ballroom, swaying to the seductive beat.
Lana Del Rey Working on Second Album
Lana Del Rey Working on Second Album
Forget those reports that Lana Del Rey may never record another album. The singer was photographed last weekend by the Daily Mail at a recording studio in Los Angeles, where she's reportedly working on a follow-up to her major label debut album, 'Born to Die,' which dropped last year.
‘Desire’ Trailer – What’s the Song?
‘Desire’ Trailer – What’s the Song?
Jaguar and Ridley Scott Associates have teamed up to produce ‘Desire,’ a forthcoming short film starring Emmy Award winner Damian Lewis. The song featured in the teaser is ‘Burning Desire’ by Lana Del Rey. The haunting tune is a fitting companion for the clip, which opens with the following narration: “This is the story of betrayal and retribution, of passion and greed.”
Best Alternative
Best Alternative
Sultry chanteuse Lana Del Rey picked up the EMA for Best Alternative at the 2012 EMAs, which are Europe's version of the MTV VMAs. The award ceremony took place in Germany tonight (Nov. 11), and while most of the awards were nabbed by pop artists with names like Bieber and Swift, alternative music was represented by Del Rey.
Lana Del Rey, ‘Bel Air’ – New Video
Lana Del Rey, ‘Bel Air’ – New Video
These days, Lana Del Rey makes videos like she's paid to do it -- oh wait, she is paid to do it. Regardless, the singer's recent string of videos -- including clips for 'Ride,' 'National Anthem' and 'Summertime Sadness' -- have showcased an impressive eye for striking images, and her latest, for the Born To Die: Paradise Edition bonus track 'Bel Air,' continues the hit parade.

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