Ke$ha

Kesha Rose Sebert, professionally known as Kesha or Ke$ha, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame with her energetic and rebellious pop music style. Born on March 1, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, Kesha's career took off in the late 2000s with her breakthrough single "Tik Tok," which topped charts worldwide.

Growing up in a musical family, Kesha's early exposure to diverse genres influenced her eclectic sound, blending pop, rock, and electronic elements. Her unique style, characterized by bold lyrics and a carefree attitude, quickly set her apart in the music industry.

Kesha's debut album, "Animal," released in 2010, became a commercial success and established her as a pop sensation. The album featured hits like "Tik Tok," "Your Love Is My Drug," and "Blah Blah Blah." Her party anthems and unapologetic persona resonated with a broad audience, particularly young fans who embraced her empowering messages.

Despite facing legal battles and a highly publicized dispute with her former producer, Kesha persevered and returned to the music scene with the album "Rainbow" in 2017. This critically acclaimed work showcased a more mature and introspective side of Kesha, addressing personal struggles and delivering powerful ballads like "Praying."

Kesha's versatility extends beyond music, as she has explored acting, voice acting, and advocacy work. Her ability to balance mainstream success with artistic authenticity has solidified her status as a pop icon. Beyond the glitz and glamour, Kesha remains an influential figure, using her platform to advocate for issues such as mental health, equality, and animal rights.

With a career marked by resilience, creativity, and a commitment to authenticity, Kesha continues to evolve as an artist, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.

Ke$ha was signed to record label Kemosabe Entertainment in 2005 at the age of 18. Her breakthrough came in after appearing on rapper Flo Rida’s number-one single, “Right Round,” and her debut album, Animal was released in 2010. Kesha’s irreverent music and image propelled her to immediate commercial success, with Animal debuting as the number-one album in the US. 

She also achieved two number-one singles, “Tik Tok” and “We R Who We R”, and a string of top ten hits from the album. She also wrote songs for other artists, including Britney Spears’ “Till The World Ends.” Warrior, her second studio album released in December 2012, spawned Kesha’s eighth top-ten hit with “Die Young”. Influenced by various genres and artists, Kesha primarily draws inspiration from music of the 1980s; Madonna, Queen, and Beck have been cited as instrumental to her artistry. Her “talky” rap technique, yodelling, and excessive auto-tune have become her trademark. 

Philanthropically, Kesha has been involved with animal rights and LGBT activism. Since her debut, Kesha has been nominated for over 40 awards. Among these awards, she won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010 and several Billboard Awards. Kesha has sold 3 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide.