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i feel like all of us here are pulling out those "where were you" moments people usually bring up when discussing some historical event -- which, in all fairness, this absolutely is
 
i was 11 at the time, turning 12 a month later -- I didn't hardcore stan yet, but I was definitely aware of LDR at the time, because I remember hearing OTTR, being absolutely in awe, and coming up nearly empty-handed when trying to find more music by her (although, I feel like there was already some unreleased floating around by that point -- I'm almost sure I heard Kill Kill then, and Lizzy Grant stan I am, fell in love with it).
 
anyway, it always blows my mind when people say BTD has aged poorly, because I think it's one of those truly timeless albums. it holds up now even better than it did then, because she was so ahead of the game, and it remains her best work, imo
 
happy birthday, baby

this whole song makes me melt but especially "i don't wanna be bad, i won't cheat you no more"

this whole song makes me melt but especially "i don't wanna be bad, i won't cheat you no more"

this whole song makes me melt but especially "i don't wanna be bad, i won't cheat you no more"

Just a quick edit on how I envision the Lana Del Rey cover for Wonderland Mag in a more recent way.

I just modified the colors and retouched Lana's face and hands.

 

Coconut Oil                                                                                                                      Cuz I Love You

 
 
Lizzo is a singer/rapper from Minnesota. Her first two albums, Lizzobangers & Big Grrrl Small World, were released on indie labels.
After the release of BGSW, Lizzo was signed to Atlantic and released Coconut Oil EP in 2016.  Two and a half years later, she released her long anticipated major label debut album, Cuz I Love You, which debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 chart.
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaCrQL_8eMY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmbmeOgWsqE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOLdd340HiQ

Get into her yall!!

i feel like all of us here are pulling out those "where were you" moments people usually bring up when discussing some historical event -- which, in all fairness, this absolutely is
 
i was 11 at the time, turning 12 a month later -- I didn't hardcore stan yet, but I was definitely aware of LDR at the time, because I remember hearing OTTR, being absolutely in awe, and coming up nearly empty-handed when trying to find more music by her (although, I feel like there was already some unreleased floating around by that point -- I'm almost sure I heard Kill Kill then, and Lizzy Grant stan I am, fell in love with it).
 
anyway, it always blows my mind when people say BTD has aged poorly, because I think it's one of those truly timeless albums. it holds up now even better than it did then, because she was so ahead of the game, and it remains her best work, imo
 
happy birthday, baby

As we all know, Born to Die is one of the most streamed albums of all time and one of the pioneers of the streaming era. These are its impressive numbers.
(Only counting official releases)
 
1. Summertime Sadness 1028m
2. Born to Die 664.3m
3. Video Games 486m
4. Blue Jeans 485m
5. National Anthem 232m
6. Dark Paradise 120m
7. Carmen 97m
8. Off to the Races 91m
9. Radio 87m
10. Diet Mountain Dew 77m
11. This Is What Makes Us Girls 66m
12. Million Dollar Man 54m
13. Without You 53m
14. Lucky Ones 43m
15. Lolita 42m
 
This year it will have 8 songs with over 100 million plays
 

I remember burning the leak onto a CD and playing the album for the first time from my TV on 24 Jan or whenever it leaked

Swinging in the backyard
Pull up in your fast car
whistling my name
 
 
back in the garden 
we're getting high now
because we're older
 

In honor of Born To Die turning seven, here's a lil concept
Born To Die: Scrapped & Rejected: A collection of 15 tracks that did not make the final cut for the 2012 hit album, Born To Die
 

 

My drawing for her GUCCI campaign
 

Wow, I've been busy recently. And I can't believe my eyes and see that I was nominated, I'm so shook. First time ever, and if feels so great. Everyone should receive an award. I'm so happy to be in the same category with some of the most talented people on this forum. Love y'all guys all of you, this means a lot. Thanks again
 
If I win I'll be dropping a dope ass vid... Stay tuned   
 

 
 

Oh no! Honey you deserve it as well. I'd never be able to pull such iconic videos as yours!   
 

Love you boo! You made me cry a bit 

just voted!
 
so happy to see so many icons & legends get the attention they deserve!!!!! 
@@Barry @@subversive light @@salvatore @ @@Lana De Los Reyes -- just off the top of my head, y'all are some of my faves who i'm reeeeeeally hoping catch the wins! 
 
altho! super sad my king @@Hundred Dollar Bill did not get any nominations + that i didn't realize until today who @@BluVelvUnderground was and therefore did not give him any well-deserved nominations 
 
anyway, best of luck 2 you all, sistrens!!!!!!! 

Lana Del Rey's breakthrough studio album turns 7 years old on January 27.
 

 
By the time Elizabeth Grant and Interscope Records officially released the moody, iconic piano ballad "Video Games", Maroon 5 had the No. 1 hit of the moment with "Moves Like Jagger". Before that, Katy Perry and LMFAO were at the top with "Last Friday Night" and "Party Rock Anthem", respectively.
 
America wasn't ready for the LDR brand which, ironically, was an exaggeration, emphasis and glamourization of their own culture. She brought back the delicacy of the 50s, the beauty of the 60s, the freedom of the 70s, the grandiosity of the 80s, the fetichism of the 90s and the ambition of the new century.
 

 
Her project was impossible to ignore and inevitable to criticise for the media. And it's not new. The same thing happened back in the early 90s when Madonna put out the longing, provicative and intimate Erotica. People simply can't stand women feeling free enough to share their most disturbing thoughts and ideas. However, Erotica is now considered a masterpiece of its decade and an important part of the history of feminism and pop culture. Lana wasn't being universal, and that's what made people mad. Her Instagram-filtered world of abusive millionaire men, alcohol and ruined youth, along with Portishead-styled trip hop beats and dramatic orchestra wasn't relatable. Her being able to say she would die without her lover is just as important as Beyoncé singing girls run the world.
 

 
At the end of the day, Born to Die served as inspiration for both future and well-established artists. Music-wise, it was a pioneer of different trends: the new wave of hip-hop, the comeback of emotive, less technical vocalists, organic and slow pop instrumentation and an obsession with all things DIY; the latter leading to her important visual influence -- low budget, vintage and aesthetically pleasing, opposite to the futuristic and colorful trend that was going on before her. Popular musicians like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Selena Gomez and many more were so inspired by her music videos that even went to work with her directors.
 
 
 
 

Is there anywhere you can purchase the Lizzy Grant Ked Shoes?

lana looks like she just saw 5 people get murdered in the church basement. 

On Tuesday, Lana was seen leaving Protestant Christian Hillsong Church in Los Angeles, California after attending a service. Other celebrities were in attendance as well, such as Hayler Baldwin-Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian. There has been much debate about this, as the church has some controversy surrounding it's gay conversion programs.

 
 
 
 
 
More photos:
 
 

Omg she should get a paparazzi to shoot the cover 

Lana with her friends in "Cha Cha Matcha" cafe in Los Angeles, January 21st
 

 
 
More pics:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

'you should see me in a crown' Vinyl Sleeve concept.

 

just voted!
 
so happy to see so many icons & legends get the attention they deserve!!!!! 
@@Barry @@subversive light @@salvatore @ @@Lana De Los Reyes -- just off the top of my head, y'all are some of my faves who i'm reeeeeeally hoping catch the wins! 
 
altho! super sad my king @@Hundred Dollar Bill did not get any nominations + that i didn't realize until today who @@BluVelvUnderground was and therefore did not give him any well-deserved nominations 
 
anyway, best of luck 2 you all, sistrens!!!!!!! 

just voted!
 
so happy to see so many icons & legends get the attention they deserve!!!!! 
@@Barry @@subversive light @@salvatore @ @@Lana De Los Reyes -- just off the top of my head, y'all are some of my faves who i'm reeeeeeally hoping catch the wins! 
 
altho! super sad my king @@Hundred Dollar Bill did not get any nominations + that i didn't realize until today who @@BluVelvUnderground was and therefore did not give him any well-deserved nominations 
 
anyway, best of luck 2 you all, sistrens!!!!!!! 

just voted!
 
so happy to see so many icons & legends get the attention they deserve!!!!! 
@@Barry @@subversive light @@salvatore @ @@Lana De Los Reyes -- just off the top of my head, y'all are some of my faves who i'm reeeeeeally hoping catch the wins! 
 
altho! super sad my king @@Hundred Dollar Bill did not get any nominations + that i didn't realize until today who @@BluVelvUnderground was and therefore did not give him any well-deserved nominations 
 
anyway, best of luck 2 you all, sistrens!!!!!!! 

just voted!
 
so happy to see so many icons & legends get the attention they deserve!!!!! 
@@Barry @@subversive light @@salvatore @ @@Lana De Los Reyes -- just off the top of my head, y'all are some of my faves who i'm reeeeeeally hoping catch the wins! 
 
altho! super sad my king @@Hundred Dollar Bill did not get any nominations + that i didn't realize until today who @@BluVelvUnderground was and therefore did not give him any well-deserved nominations 
 
anyway, best of luck 2 you all, sistrens!!!!!!!