Lauren Bennett has died at the age of 37. The British singer, known worldwide for her contribution to the LMFAO hit Party Rock AnthemHis passing was announced by his former partners in the GRL group. No cause of death has been given.
"Party Rock Anthem," the song that made her famous
For the general public, Lauren Bennett will primarily be associated with Party Rock AnthemThe song, "Lauren Bennett," was released in 2011 by LMFAO featuring GoonRock. Her vocals appear on this track, which became one of the most recognizable dance-pop anthems of the 2010s. The song reached number one in numerous countries and became a massive global hit. The music video, which also features Lauren Bennett, has surpassed 2,5 billion views.
A career that started very young
Before this global exposure, Lauren Bennett had started out in local singing competitions and pub and bar scenes in England. As a teenager, she had also participated in The X Factorbefore joining the girl group Paradiso Girls and moving to Los Angeles. With Paradiso Girls, she notably participated in the single Patron tequila, released in 2009 with Lil Jon and Eve. The track reached number three on the American dance club chart, without allowing the group to establish themselves permanently.
GRL, the success and the tragedy
Lauren Bennett then joined GRL, a girl group launched into the orbit of the Pussycat Dolls. The group gained recognition with Vacation, then with Wild Wild Love alongside Pitbull. His biggest hit remains Ugly Heartwhich notably reached the UK Top 20 and the Top 5 in Australia and New Zealand. The group's history is also marked by the death of Simone Battle in 2014. Following this tragedy, GRL released Lighthouse, a tribute title, accompanied by a message raising awareness about mental health.
A name associated with one of the biggest pop hits of the 2010s
Lauren Bennett has been involved in several pop projects, from Paradiso Girls to GRL, including collaborations with LMFAO, Pitbull, and will.i.am. Her career remains primarily associated with one song that became instantly recognizable from its opening seconds: Party Rock Anthem.
