LANA DEL REY ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM ‘BORN TO DIE’ OUT JANUARY 31

LANA DEL REY ANNOUNCES HER DEBUT ALBUM 'BORN TO DIE' OUT JANUARY 31

(8 December, 2011 - Toronto, ON.) - Music enthusiasts take note: Lana Del Rey announces the release of her highly anticipated album, Born To Die on January 31 (Interscope Records/Universal Music Canada). Lana's first single from Born To Die is "Video Games", which began its life online in July. Since its debut, "Video Games" has amassed a legion of devoted followers and over 9 million views on YouTube. Lana says, "The songs I've written are an homage to true love and a tribute to living life on the wild side." Rolling Stone recently featured Lana in their annual "Hot Issue" and Q Magazine awarded her as "Best New Thing" at the Q Awards in October. Toronto's Now Magazine featured Lana on their cover for her highly anticipated sold out show earlier this month. Vogue.com called "Video Games" 'Song of the year" - while GQ herald Lana '2012's most striking new singer.' Lana will soon release a new music video for the title-track, "Born To Die", conceived by Lana and directed by Woodkid. Lana's December shows in NYC, LA and Toronto sold-out immediately and a full U.S. tour is planned for Spring 2012. "Video Games" EP on iTunes® "Video Games" On YouTube "Born To Die" on YouTube "Blue Jeans" on YouTube facebook.com/lanadelrey twitter.com/lanadelrey lanadelrey.com Hi-res album art, press releases, links, etc.

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