Shuffle Dance Craze in “Party Rock Anthem” — Lauren Bennett Dies at 37

The unsung force behind the shuffle-dance craze, and then the star

At the center of the “shuffle dance” craze that swept clubs and streets worldwide in the 2010s was this song. Singer Lauren Bennett, who left a deep impression on listeners with the spellbinding bridge vocals in the mega hit “Party Rock Anthem”, has passed away at the young age of 37.

The American entertainment outlet Variety shared Bennett’s news by citing the official social media service (SNS) accounts of the girl group G.R.L. Bennett had been part of. The management team said, “We are deeply heartbroken to deliver the devastating news that our beloved Lauren has left us,” expressing its condolences. While public sympathy continues to grow, the exact “cause of death” has not been disclosed yet.

From Kent, England, to L.A., a path aimed at becoming a global pop star

A native of Kent, England, Bennett proved early on that she had star quality beyond the ordinary. Competing in the world-famous audition program “The X Factor”, she broke through fierce competition and earned a spot among the “top 12”, showcasing outstanding musical talent. Building on that momentum, she expanded her career stage to Los Angeles (L.A.) in the United States, kicking off her rise as a bona fide global artist.

He made his debut in the music industry as the girl group “Paradiso Girls” in 2009. His first single, “Patron Tequila,” debuted in the top 3 of the Billboard Dance Club chart, drawing attention from across the pop music world. After that, he joined G.R.L. and released “Ugly Heart,” which swept to No. 5 on the Australian and New Zealand charts. He also demonstrated a wide-ranging skill set by taking part as a featured artist on the global Latin pop star Pitbull’s “Wild Wild Love”.

A voice that made the world dance, remembered forever as “Party Rock Anthem”

In Bennett’s career, the brightest moment by far was “Party Rock Anthem”, the collaboration with the electronic duo LMFAO. The track held the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s main singles chart “Hot 100” for an astonishing six straight weeks. It is a landmark song in pop music history that held the title for the most recommended video on YouTube until the arrival of Psy’s “Gangnam Style”.

In the bridge section where the song’s energy peaks, Bennett—shouting, “Get up, Put your hands up to the sound”—delivered a distinctive vocal that dragged people around the world into the depths of the shuffle dance craze. With his sudden exit from the stage, after he had been pouring out hotter energy than anyone else onstage, tributes from music fans and fellow artists around the world have continued without stopping.