My generation grew up listening to incredible vocalists like Alicia Keys, Jessie J, Queen B and Ariana Grande. And while they are still very much icons, there’s a new girl in town, making her mark in the music industry. Not only does she have an outstanding vocal range, but the sound of her voice is one to remember. Lauren Spencer Smith first came into the scene as a contestant on Season 18 of American Idol, but most of us probably know her from TikTok. If she hasn’t appeared on your For You Page yet, you are definitely on the wrong side of the app and you should definitely fix your algorithm. Personally, I think Lauren is very much underrated and still slept on which is something we need to change.
To her fanbase, she is more than just a singer. Her lyrics have created a safe space for many young people around the world who felt very alone and misunderstood. Asking them directly, they explained how her voice cures all the sadness they feel. Being able to do that as an artist is like having a unique superpower. But even though Lauren has been healing hearts since she stepped into the industry and shared her talent with the world, she is oftentimes not seen as the mature young woman she is. You can be only 19 years old and know exactly what you want to do, with the gift you have and the generational power you hold.
Described by her fans as goofy, empathetic and talented, Lauren is very open and honest not only through her music, but with what she puts out on social media. As someone who’s becoming a well-known young woman in the public eye, it can be scary to speak your truth or talk about what’s going on in your personal life. By being her candid self, she has shown that it is better to have control over your own narrative than leave too much room for speculations. She’s just like us and if you have followed her for a while, you know that she is very real and authentic in every way. It’s the comfy outfit, messy bun and crocs for me!
Knowing the story and truth behind her previous songs, you can be sure that her upcoming debut album will be brutally honest, relatable and captivating. We still don’t have an exact date for it, but as all artists love to say: It’s coming soon! But Lauren wouldn’t be Lauren if she didn’t have songs to drop until then. While her fans are impatiently waiting for 28 to come out, her most recently teased track Best Friend Breakup is being released February 10th. Both of these songs are based on very personal stories and have caught people’s attention already. Lauren explained how she wants to be that artist who’s writing about topics no one wrote about when she needed it. To her, it matters that her music doesn’t just tell her truth and story, but makes someone out there feel less alone with whatever they’re going through.
It is safe to say that Lauren Spencer Smith is not only an incredibly talented artist with music our generation desperately needs, but a young woman that is on the right path to a long lasting career. She is doing everything right and her fans will keep showing up, call her out for not releasing a certain song and will support whatever she does next. Keep an eye on a tour announcement, because you don’t want to miss seeing this rising legend perform live.
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