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Singer/songwriter Lauren Santiago was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and began singing at the age of seven with her elementary school choir. She was introduced to hip-hop when she turned 13, and her love for rap music inspired her to write rhymes. Her older brother recognized her ability and frequently brought her along to ciphers and house parties to battle his friends. Lauren enjoyed rhyming but her heart was focused on soul music. She continued to write rhymes, ballads and clever hooks throughout her teens, and during her sophomore year at the University of Southern California she joined the female a cappella group, Sirens. After college, Lauren toured North America as a back-up singer and in 2007 released her solo debut EP, Sundays. Fueled by the soulful down-tempo singles, “Take it Back” and “It’s so Easy,” Sundays has received nationwide airplay on college and independent radio.
Currently, Lauren is working with various producers, including Freddie Joachim and Choice37, on her debut LP scheduled for a winter 2008 release.
Releases:
Freddie Joachim's In With Time LP (Subcontact Spring 2008, Japan)
:::“Hear It From You” ft. Lauren Santiago and Jacewon :::
Choice37's Diligence LP (Subcontact 2007, Japanese Release)
:::“Hope”ft.Lauren Santiago and "Back to Cuba" ft. The Earl and Lauren Santiago. www.myspace.com/choice37:::
Untapped Sounds Presents: The Change Up (Untapped Sounds 2006) ::: “It’s So Easy”- Choice37 ft. Lauren Santiago::: www.untappedsounds.com/store
Reworked 4 (Concrete Grooves 2006)
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Dooope! you saw Santogold live in New York! Shooot...i saw a better show... Lauren Santiago in China Town, L.A. ! She totally rocked it and i can't wait to pick up her new album when it drops!
>-megaMISSYOUKIDDO7981 p.s. what does T.C.C.I.C. mean? I've been trying to figure it out for the longest and i give up...HOlla!
What's up girl?! How are things in the east coast? I continue to love every new beat you put out there. The clubs I spin at are diggin your music too, just FYI. Keep doin your thang! And please email me more tracks whenever you have new ones. That'd be dope... One love!
Digging the "Hope" track with Choice 37, who will be on our show on August 2nd. We'll definitely be playing that track and giving you your promotional props. Keep the good music coming. Bless.
Impressed wiv the voice after hearin Choice37 "Diligence" LP, Like the songs on your space to....Looks ain't everythin but after puttin matter to the voice.....WOW!
Props 4 the add....Keep wrkin hard, persevere & Watch the rise.
The Tru-Skool will Stand the testa Time. The Tru-Fool will pay for his crime. Hip-Hop History tells us so....Watch this Space!
worddd..ya i saw something that said youre gonna be doin it up on the 5th, right? i think im gonna be in sd for the 4th wkend. but im sure i'll be seein you otherwise tho :) have a good trip comin back over..to the westsidee!! lol. take care hun