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The Beat Goes On with Actress and Singer Lauren Mayhew

As METRO celebrates the 20th this year, Covid-19 has forced many LA Anniversary of the debut of the magazine and NYC-based performers to temporarily with the Dec.January 2021 issue, we had move back home. Lauren Mayhew left a chance to catch up with cover model, Tampa over ten years ago and has Lauren Mayhew, one of travelled around the world METRO’s 15 People to as a singer/actress working Watch featured in 2005. with popular musicians Born in Tampa, the talented from N SYNC to Britney singer/actress/DJ has Spears. Now she’s back performed around the home, and we recently world. Mayhew got her start caught up with her at the to international fame as one debut of the new part of the pop-quartet PYT, DreamWorks Animated TV formed when they were series Trollstopia, where young friends at the age of 2005 Tampa Bay Metro cover she has been cast as Val 12, and were signed to Epic featuring Lauren Mayhew Thundershock. Lauren Records (SONY). A young Mayhew even continues to work by recording at her performed during Pregame at the Super home studio or at Sound Asylum, while Bowl with Sting. having the opportunity to be close to her

As the entertainment world collapsed family, and is soaking up every minute of it. METRO: What have you been up to since you’ve been back in Tampa? Any upcoming projects?

LAUREN: I’ve been recording new episodes of Trollstopia, celebrating my birthday, spending time with family, DJing events at Epicurean, Tangra, American Social and Coyote Ugly. I’m opening for DJ Carnage on NYE at WTR at the Godfrey Hotel.

I also have a bunch of new music coming out. On February 5, 2021, my single “Going Out” through 1st Strike (division of Universal Germany) with C-Fast releases. On February 19, release of “Boys” with INVIDA through Tipsy records and the music video features celeb reality TV Stars From Bravos “Summer House” such as my friend, Carl Radke. I’ve also been doing some pretty cool content collaborations with various brands.

METRO: What do you like best about Tampa Bay?

LAUREN: I love, love the beach! I love boating with my friends. I’m a big fan of Ulele, Sparkman’s Wharf and biking along Bayshore. I also enjoy playing tennis with my mom. Ciro’s is a fun speakeasy, and I went to Bulla’s rooftop recently for the first time.

METRO: How long do you plan to stay?

LAUREN: I was originally planning on going back in January, but the truth is … I’ve fallen in love with Tampa all over again and there’s so much to do here! So now … who knows? At least through end of February and miss the rest of the cold in NYC and I’ll be here for Super Bowl!

Follow Lauren Mayhew on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/lolomayhew and Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1b3Fzlmx6LsJLXYPRJryEG?si=H4Mfx-FpT5moPrvyjOX6rw