LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer Britt Lari launched her music career only 2 years ago. But within that short amount of time, she’s inked deals with major labels like UMG, Warner, Sony, and dance-centric labels like Armada Music, NCS, STMPD Records, and more. Her adaptable, signature sound and feminine prowess has led to sync deals with HBO, Netflix, Hyundai, and more. With almost 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone and 47 million+ streams across her discography, Britt Lari is one of the freshest new acts in dance music. 

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What’s your story as an artist?

I grew up in Peru as an international competitive gymnast and with the mindset that it was my only identity. After the Nanning World Championships in late 2014, going into college with gymnastics didn’t feel like it was the path for me anymore. In the span of 3 years, I had switched schools multiple times and I still felt completely lost about what I wanted to do with my life. I never planned to go into music but I would still play around with songwriting using my keyboard and post short videos on Instagram which is how I got my first collaboration request by an EDM duo called Medii. Making music helped me find myself again and get that fresh start I needed. 

What do you want your music to communicate? 

I’m pretty simple so just freedom to be and do anything you want in life. 

What are some sources of inspiration for your storytelling?

An infinite amount of things but some major ones would be my background as a competitive athlete and my relationships, primarily the one with myself.

Who is an artist that you look up to more than others today?

MY MOM! She just joined an alt-country rock band called Truckerbomb and they’ve been playing all over LA… she’s a total icon!! 

What’s the record or artist that made you realize you wanted to be an artist?

It was more about the moment but I remember watching Odesza at Lightning in a Bottle and then running back to our campsite to tell everyone that “this might sound crazy but that is what I’m meant to do with my life”.

Tell us about your latest release and how it came about

My latest release feels like a dream. I’m primarily a singer/songwriter but I took a deep dive into production with this one which brings out more of a complete vibe of who I am as an artist. I had so much fun making this track so I took that excitement and got the courage to send it over to Dom Lalli (from Big Gigantic) for feedback but I got more than that. He ended up adding his touch of production to it. It’s still one of my favorite surprises along with getting it placed on HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls thanks to my sync agency, Low Profile NYC.

What inspires your sound?

To give you a visual, it’d probably be an uncoordinated person’s happy dance. I tend to lean into those unhindered weekend moods when I’m creating and I don’t like to be confined by genres. 

What’s your favorite tune of yours?

It’s always changing but currently “SUPERBLOOM” by MisterWives. Total masterpiece! 

Where are some things you really want to accomplish as an artist?

To put it simply, I just want to keep it exciting. Whether that means working with bigger artists, performing in new places, or connecting with my fans, I want to keep moving forward. This is my therapy and there’s always something new to try and room for growth!

Favorite lyric you ever wrote?

Impossible to choose but here’s one that puts a big smile on my face…

“I don’t want no beef 

Soy la vegan booty queen

Can’t even say how cause I don’t workout” 

  • track “No More” (unreleased) 

Was there ever a moment when you felt like giving up?

Yes but there’s no fun in that 🙂 

What is the best advice you’ve ever gotten?

To enjoy the process and take things one day at a time. There’s no need to overwhelm myself by just looking at the bigger picture.  

Where do you think the next game changer will be in the music industry and entertainment scene?

I think it’s looking like NFTs or TikTok these days! I just hope that they bring change to the big, bad record labels and other intermediaries putting financial pressure on musicians.