Fan mail address
Lana Del Rey
TaP Music Publishing
88-90 Baker Street
London, W1U 6TQ
UK
Address information
TaP Music Publishing
(Talent Management Company)
88-90 Baker Street
London, W1U 6TQ
UK
Born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, in New York City, Lana Del Rey grew up in Lake Placid, a small town in upstate New York. She is the daughter of Rob Grant, an advertising executive, and Patricia, a schoolteacher. Raised in a creative and supportive environment, Lana developed an early passion for music and literature. She began singing in church choirs and writing songs as a child, showcasing her artistic inclinations.
Lana attended Lake Placid High School, where she was an honors student and actively involved in various extracurricular activities, including drama club and choir. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue a music career and enrolled at Fordham University, where she studied philosophy with a focus on metaphysics. It was during her time in New York that she began to hone her musical talents, performing at local venues and immersing herself in the vibrant arts scene.
In 2005, Lana released her debut album, Lana Del Ray A.K.A. Lizzy Grant, under the stage name Lizzy Grant. The album showcased her unique blend of dreamy pop and vintage Americana influences, but it did not achieve commercial success. After the album’s release, she faced challenges in gaining recognition and decided to reinvent herself. This led to her adopting the name Lana Del Rey, inspired by the actress Lana Turner and the Ford Del Rey car.
In 2011, Lana released the single “Video Games,” which became a viral sensation and marked a turning point in her career. The song, characterized by its melancholic lyrics and haunting melody, garnered critical acclaim and established her as a prominent figure in the music industry. Its success was followed by the release of the EP Paradise, which included hits like “Blue Jeans” and “Carmen.”
