Kesha Rose Sebert, known professionally as Kesha, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress. She rose to fame in 2009 after appearing on Flo Rida’s number-one single “Right Round”. Since then, she has released five studio albums and a host of singles, some of which have become smash hits. Here is a look at the life and career of the Grammy Award-winning singer.
Early Life
Kesha was born on March 1, 1987 in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Patricia Rose “Pebe” Sebert, is a singer-songwriter who co-wrote the 1978 single “Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You” with Hugh Moffatt. Her father, Lukasz Sebastian “Luke” Gottwald, is a music producer and songwriter. Kesha’s career in music began at an early age when she was featured on her mother’s songs.
At age 18, Kesha signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music and moved to Los Angeles. She then collaborated with producer Dr. Luke, who she would later sue for alleged sexual assault and battery, and released her debut single “Tik Tok” in 2009.
Rise to Fame
Kesha’s debut single “Tik Tok” was an instant hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine consecutive weeks. It also topped the charts in 12 countries and was certified nine-times platinum in the US. Her debut album, Animal, was released in 2010 and topped the charts in more than 10 countries. The album also spawned several hit singles, including “We R Who We R” and “Your Love is My Drug”.
Kesha’s success continued with her second album, Warrior, released in 2012, and her third album, Rainbow, released in 2017. Both albums topped the charts and spawned several hit singles. She also earned two Grammy Award nominations for her work.
Later Career
In 2019, Kesha released her fourth album, High Road. The album was a critical and commercial success and spawned several hit singles, including “Raising Hell” and “My Own Dance”. She also released the single “Resentment” featuring Sturgill Simpson, Brian Wilson, and Wrabel in 2020.
Kesha has also acted in films and television shows, including the 2010 film Get Him to the Greek and the 2012 television movie The Road. She has also appeared as a judge on the singing competition show The Voice.
Kesha has become one of the most successful and popular music artists of her generation. She has released five studio albums and numerous singles, some of which have become smash hits. She has also acted in films and television shows and served as a judge on The Voice. With her unique sound and style, Kesha has cemented her place in the music industry.
