Lauv

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American singer-songwriter and record producer known for introspective pop anthems.Lauv gained global recognition with his 2017 single 'I Like Me Better' and debut album '~how i'm feeling~' (2020). He frequently collaborates with major artists and openly addresses mental health through his music and advocacy.
  • Adopted his stage name 'Lauv' (meaning 'lion' in Latvian) to honor his mother's Latvian heritage.
  • Publicly documented his struggles with OCD and depression, founding the Blue Boy Foundation in 2020 to support mental health awareness.
  • Wrote songs for major artists including 'No Promises' (Cheat Codes ft. Demi Lovato) and 'Boys' (Charli XCX) before launching his solo career.
  • Unexpectedly lost his creative vault in 2022 when a hacker deleted 100+ unreleased demos and collaborations from his cloud storage.