Just when you thought Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games” had reached critical mass Orlando producer Luminary Youth drops a fresh sample giving it a rebirth.  File this guy next to Clams Casino, Star Slinger, and your other favorite distorted, choppy instrumental hip-hop producers.  If you’re into this track you’ll dig his newly released Unwritten Future EP which is available for free download for a limited time HERE.  Definitely check out my next favorite “Never Alone” while you’re there.

Luminary Youth – “Video Games Pt 2″

Labeling herself as Hollywood Pop is a near perfect genre for Lana Del Rey (real name Lizzy Grant). Her first single “Video Games” is a beautifully orchestrated ode to an emotionally unavailable lover featuring swelling strings and nearly comical yet spot on lyrics. Grant’s sultry singing on the track recalls the likes of Cat Power giving each lyric power with minimal force. The video for the song compliments its atmosphere juxtaposing the beauty of young vitality and the downfall of Hollywood beauty. The single is due out October 9th on Stranger Records b/w “Blue Jeans”.