Meet Kaylee Lauren | Singer-Songwriter, Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Kaylee Lauren and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kaylee, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Hi I’m Kaylee Lauren, a 16 year old singer/songwriter from Los Angeles. I have always been interested in the art of singing and songwriting, ever since I was a kid, and I have recently pursued my own career as a singer-songwriter. Finding creative ways to express myself has always been an interest of mine, and through the songwriting process of vulnerably expressing myself to the internet, I have found my passion as an artist. It has always been my dream to release relatable songs for the world to hear, therefore providing a sense of validation to my audience, allowing them to realize that they’re not alone with what they’re enduring. Singing allows me to use my voice to convey my bottled up feelings and thoughts, through the power of my vocals. I believe that songwriting is such a healing process for my audience and myself, as we all inevitably can feel less isolated from our quiet and destructive inner thoughts, through my music. Sometimes I find myself getting lost in my own thoughts and feeling isolated, as if I’m the only one feeling the way I do. Through songwriting, I have been able to find an artistic way, that reveals my isolated, inner thoughts on social media, which directly provides a validated feeling from my audience, when they comment things such as “This is so relatable”. I have pursued my inner child’s singer-songwriter dreams by working towards my career with my vocal coach, piano lessons, and writing songs almost everyday in order to fulfill my dreams.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
When creating my music, I depict chaotic and honest emotions in my songwriting and create eloquent production with my collaborators, in which I creatively express myself. In my songwriting process, I write down whatever messy and vulnerable emotion I’m feeling, and build off of the thoughts that I tend to bottle-up, which has become a very creative outlet for me. I am most proud of how far I’ve come as an artist, because I have continuously pursued my singing career, and have shaped my artistry by writing songs consistently, practicing vocal warm-ups weekly, and advancing musically by learning new instruments. As a teenager, I deal with a lot of insecurities, that are mostly isolated thoughts, that are sometimes hard to convey to those around me. I have found that through my songwriting, I am able to fully express my inner-most thoughts. Honestly, pursuing my singing career has not always been easy, especially when it comes to fear of judgment, and effects of social media. I release music that conveys very open and vulnerable feelings, and sometimes, it is scary to think that I am exposing all my bottled-up emotions, onto the internet, for strangers to judge. That thought alone has definitely stopped me from posting a video on social media once or twice. What I have learned is that I shouldn’t care about what people think, especially about the way I feel, because I am expressing myself to give my audience a chance to feel understood, when they might not be able to fully express their inner feelings. My music allows my audience to feel validated by the vulnerable lyrics I express through my songwriting and this gives me the push to keep going, no matter what anyone thinks. Being able to utilize this creative outlet to convey the way I feel, which has helped thousands of my listeners feel validated, has made me feel extremely grateful for my ability to follow my dreams everyday. I have 3 debut singles out called “Rollercoaster”, a catchy, pop song about toxic relationships and “Tell Me” a emotional ballad, about wanting to be with someone you have let go of, which are both out on all streaming platforms. I have a third song called “Not Enough” that is now out on all streaming platforms, which expresses the isolated and messy emotions, when feeling insecure, as if you are not enough to be loved and valued, which is draining to say the least. You can stream my music on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube under the artist name Kaylee Lauren. You can also follow me on social media platforms @Kayleelauren_.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
In LA, there are many quiet, calm, fun spots to visit, especially when you need a break from the busy city. I will tell you about all of the places I go to, where I like to write my songs or just get away from my crazy reality. I love to visit the beach in order to walk and talk with my friends, think about songwriting ideas, and song-write on the sand. Will Rogers State Beach is a great place to enjoy a fun beach day with friends, or by yourself to take a walk on the path. I also love to visit Runyon Canyon hiking trail, where I exercise with my friends, and the exhilarating feeling when you reach the top of the path feels like your on top of the world, where you can view the city view, and it is especially breathtaking at sunset.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I believe that my family and collaborators deserve the recognition of supporting me throughout this incredible music journey so far. My family, especially my dad, has truly proven that they entirely believe in my ability as a singer-songwriter and what the future holds for my singing career. I believe that a supportive family, who is capable of providing support and their utmost love, is truly the key for an artists development and confidence in the industry. When my family believes in my success, it is easier for me to believe the same for myself, and it’s ultimately easier to put out vulnerable music, with an encouraging support system behind me. I also have to offer some credit to my collaborators, who have truly helped shaped my artistry, taught me the inner works of the industry, helped creatively express and produce my music, and have consistently supported my songwriting and singing abilities. My collaborators are also known as the industry professionals in my life such as my producers, vocal coaches, piano instructors, and teachers. When I have the support of both my family and collaborators, it makes it that much easier to believe in my artistry and have faith in the future success of my career. My collaborators and family have reassured me, when insecurities take over my head or doubts about my music career take space in my life, leaving me to feel understood and validated, in order to write more honest songs. I believe that the comfortable environment I have been able to enjoy with people in my life, has allowed me to vulnerably express myself in my songwriting, without the fear of being judged by those in my life.

Website: https://lnk.bio/8q6E

Instagram: @Kayleelauren_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Kayleejoon

Other: Tiktok : @Kayleelauren_

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