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LACES is the brainchild of L.A. artist Jessica Vaughn, who’s additionally a music biz CEO who has positioned numerous songs in motion pictures and TV. The newest LACES single “American Grime” is a collab with BELLSAINT – and the music is a pop jewel with lyrical depth that’s actually distinctive.
“American Grime” explores the darkish aspect of the American Dream.
“I needed to take an unflinching take a look at societal pressures and the perpetual hustle we’ve been conditioned to simply accept,” says Vaughn. “If it’s all a rigged recreation, will we stand an opportunity – or is that this simply one other coin toss? This music captures the dissonance between ambition and the value we pay to attain it.”
Vaughn grew up in New Jersey and acquired signed to Geffen Information on the tender age of 18, initially recording beneath the title Charlotte Generally. Her albums had been well-received, however it was a turbulent introduction to the music enterprise.
Luckily, Vaughn had the tenacity and expertise to reinvent herself.
She made a splash on Season 2 of The Voice and commenced writing songs for Hasbro youngsters’ cartoon exhibits like Jem & The Holograms and Littlest Pet Store. Vaughn has additionally gotten songs positioned in prestigious movie and streaming initiatives just like the acclaimed collection Bridgerton.
Clearly, Vaughn is a grasp of songcraft. Her current single “Dreamcatching” has a Stevie Nicks-style attraction. And only one spin of “American Grime” is sufficient to tattoo that music in your cerebellum for all times.
Jessica Vaughn is an inspiring function mannequin for ladies who wish to management each their creativity and money move in a enterprise that usually has extra grime than glamour.
