If I Ain’t Got YouLauren Jauregui

Lauren Jauregui

Lauren Jauregui was born in Miami, Florida on June 27, 1996, to Michael and Clara Jauregui. She has two siblings; Taylor and Chris Jauregui. She​ is of Cuban descent.

Lauren auditioned for The X Factor at 15 years old, performing the song “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys. She was given four “yeses” and allowed to move on into the competition. Eventually, she, along with Ally Brooke, Camila Cabello, Dinah Jane, and Normani Kordei were put into a group, later named Fifth Harmony. The group released successful singles, with “Work From Home” peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, their highest peak on the chart. The band lasted almost six years before they announced an indefinite hiatus on the 19th of March, 2018.

When asked about her solo career, post-Fifth Harmony, she said, that she’s influenced by many genres including 90’s R&B, electronica, singer-songwriters, pop, rock ‘n roll, alt-rock and Latin music; and that she aims to perspectives on social issues and encouraging her fans to do their own work.