Kesha

Kesha Rose Sebert emerged as one of the defining pop voices of the 2010s with her infectious blend of dance-pop, hip-hop, and electronic music. Born March 1, 1987, and initially stylized as Ke$ha, the singer-rapper-songwriter quickly rose to prominence with her 2009 debut single "Tik Tok," which became a cultural phenomenon and, at one point, the best-selling digital single in history with over 14 million units sold internationally. Her raucous, party-centric approach to pop music — coupled with her versatile songwriting abilities — established her as both a chart force and sought-after songwriter for collaborators ranging from Britney Spears to Ariana Grande.
Kesha's recording career spans five studio albums released under her contracts with Kemosabe Records and RCA Records, including her breakthrough debut Animal (2010) and its follow-up Warrior (2012), both yielding multiple top-ten singles. The artist's trajectory was significantly impacted by a prolonged legal dispute with former producer Dr. Luke, whom she accused of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in a lawsuit filed in 2014. This case halted her career momentum between Warrior and her artistic pivot, Rainbow (2017) — a critically acclaimed album that showcased her range beyond party anthems. Following her settlement with Dr. Luke in June 2023, Kesha fulfilled her contractual obligations with Gag Order (2023) and launched her own independent label, Kesha Records, releasing her debut independent project Period in 2025.
Beyond her commercial success — which includes two number-one albums, ten top-ten singles, and three Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers — Kesha has been recognized as the 26th top artist on Billboard's 2010s decade-end charts and received the MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act in 2010. Her influence extends across songwriting credits for major artists and her role as a vocal advocate for artist rights and survivor support, cementing her legacy as more than a pop hitmaker.