During her audition for Britain’s Got Talent, 12-year-old Lauren Thalia shocked the judges. The child chose to play “Turn My Swag On” by Alexa Goddard, despite Simon Cowell’s description of her voice as “posh”. It was quite a sight to see the innocent little child singing such a gangster song; the judges enjoyed it.
Lauren brought a really big guitar, and although she might use some practice on the instrument, her voice is perfect as it is. Initially singing in an R&B style reminiscent of a tiny angel, the schoolgirl subsequently unleashed a rap stanza reminiscent of a boss. Her song about making money by rolling around the neighborhood was absolutely charming.
With 30 million views, Lauren’s audition went viral on YouTube. Her use of such a “gangsta song” delighted Judge Carmen Electra, who remarked that she slayed the stage. According to Alesha Dixon, who is well-versed in spitting bars, “You’re adorable.” You sound quite charming when you sing about swaggering. That was flawless.
David Walliams compared her to a “very small Alanis Morissette” and referred to her as a “little angel.” On the other hand, Simon Cowell greatly admired her innovative musical taste. He went on to say that he appreciated her trying out guitar on the track, even though she wasn’t quite a pro just yet. “Because you’re posh and you’re talking about swag, it’s even better,” he said as a conclusion. Yeah, that’s cool. Lauren continued her innovative music selection in the semi-final by playing “Earthquake” by Labrinth.
Lauren moved offstage for an ecstatic embrace with her mom when the judges gave her four yes votes after they finished speaking. Lauren made it to the semi-finals, where the judges gave her a lot of good feedback before ultimately eliminating her.
Following her appearance on Britain’s Got Talent season six, Lauren released her EP Wonderland, which comprised three original songs, a year later. She dropped the single “Your Light” the next year, in 2014. Along with her appearances on Britain’s Got Talent, she started a YouTube channel where she posted cover versions of songs, guitar lessons for her own take on “Turn My Swag On,” and other musical anecdotes.
