This moody, spoken-word track from Ultraviolence offered a glimpse into Lana Del Rey's evolving persona, swapping baroque pop for a more lo-fi, indie rock aesthetic.
- "Brooklyn Baby" was co-written with Barrie O'Neill and producer Dan Auerbach.
- The song prominently samples Lou Reed's spoken-word piece "The Last Beat."
- Upon release, "Brooklyn Baby" was noted for its departure from Del Rey's previous sonic palettes, embracing a grungier, more alternative sound.
Lana Del Rey is a singer and songwriter from New York, known for her melancholic, cinematic torch songs and explorations of Americana. At the time of "Brooklyn Baby"'s release, she was consolidating her status as a distinctive voice in alternative pop, following the international success of Born to Die.
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