Lana Del Rey

Early Life and Education

Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, ti a mọ ọjọgbọn bi Lana Del Rey, ti a da ni June 21, 1985, ni Manhattan, New York City. O jẹ awọn agbalagba ninu awọn ọdun mẹta ti Robert Grant, ti o ti ṣiṣẹ ni adirẹsi ati lẹhinna ni ile-iṣẹ, ati Patricia Hill, ọdun ọmọ ẹgbẹ. O ti a npe ni Lake Placid, New York, Del Rey ti a npe ni a Roman Catholic akọkọ ile-iwe ati ki o gbe ni awọn ile-iwe ati awọn musicals. Awọn akọkọ ọmọde rẹ ti a tẹsiwaju nipasẹ itọju pẹlu omi, eyi ti o mu awọn ọkunrin rẹ lati lọ si Kent School, a ile-iwe ile-iwe ni Connecticut

Career Beginnings and Breakthrough

Del Rey began her musical career under the name Lizzy Grant, performing in clubs during her gap year. In 2006, she recorded a demo album titled Sirens ni May Jailer. O ti tẹsiwaju pẹlu 5 Points Records ni 2006 ati fi awọn EP ti a npe ni titun Kill Kill pẹlu oludasile David Kahne. Awọn EP ti a ti tẹle ninu awọn aṣa ni 2008. Ni 2010, o ti fi album Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant, ṣugbọn o ti a ti tẹsiwaju lati ipilẹṣẹ nipa rẹ ibeere. Awọn ipa akọkọ rẹ ni 2011 pẹlu awọn gbajumo viral ti rẹ singles "Video Games," eyi ti o tẹsiwaju si aṣẹ pẹlu Polydor ati Interscope Records. Born to Die (2012), ti a ti wa ni a kẹkẹle ati ki o kan tita, pẹlu awọn igbesẹ bi "Summertime Sadness".

Musical Evolution and Notable Works

Following the success of Born to Die, Ile-iṣẹ lọwọlọwọ Paradise (2012), which included the single "Ride". In 2014, she released Ultraviolence, ti a ṣe nipasẹ Dan Auerbach ti The Black Keys, eyi ti o gba awọn atilẹyin ti o dara julọ ati ki o bẹrẹ ni nọmba ọkan ni awọn USA ati UK. Ultraviolence solidified her critical reputation, despite not generating as many hits as her debut album​ .

Ninu 2015, o ti tẹ Honeymoon, followed by Lust for Life in 2017. Both albums showcased her evolving style, blending rock influences and nostalgic pop elements. Her critically acclaimed sixth album, Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019), explored soft rock and was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards​.

Ninu 2021, o ti tẹ Chemtrails over the Country Club and Blue Banisters. Her ninth studio album, Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023), pẹlu awọn ifowosowopo lati orisirisi awọn oludari gẹgẹbi Father John Misty ati Jon Batiste. The album was well-received and nominated for Grammy's Album Of The Year.

Recent Performances and Collaborations

In 2022, Del Rey collaborated with Taylor Swift on "Snow on the Beach," from Swift's album Midnights, eyi ti o ṣẹda ni nọmba ninu ọkan ninu awọn Billboard Hot 100. Ọna 2024 Coachella headlining siwaju sii nla, pẹlu a fiimu ti awọn iroyin lati rẹ discography ati awọn cover, pẹlu "Doin' Time" nipa Sublime ati "Ocean Eyes" nipa Billie Eilish​​.

Personal Life

Del Rey has been open about her struggles with addiction and her journey to sobriety. She is known for her complex persona, blending elements of tragic romance and vintage Hollywood glamour. She has also been involved in several high-profile relationships, though she tends to keep her personal life private​​.

Awards and Recognition

Lana Del Rey has received numerous accolades, including an MTV Video Music Award, three MTV Europe Music Awards, two Brit Awards, and two Billboard Women in Music Awards. She has been nominated for eleven Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. In 2023, Rolling Stone named her one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, and Rolling Stone UK hailed her as The Greatest American Songwriter of the 21st century​.

Discography

1. Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant (2010)
2. Born to Die (2012)
3. Paradise (2012)
4. Ultraviolence (2014)
5. Honeymoon (2015)
6. Lust for Life (2017)
7. Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019)
8. Chemtrails over the Country Club (2021)
9. Blue Banisters (2021)
10. Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023)