Ke$ha, born on March 1, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, rose to fame after making a cameo appearance on rapper Flo Rida's 2009 hit single "Right Round." This breakthrough led to her signing a record contract with RCA and releasing her debut single "TiK ToK" later that year. The party anthem gained immense popularity, becoming one of the most downloaded songs in America and topping the Billboard pop charts in January 2010.
Ke$ha's early life was marked by financial struggles, as her mother, Pebe Sebert, a songwriter, had difficulty providing for her and her older brother. The family relied on welfare and food stamps, with Ke$ha's mother advising her to take what she wanted if she desired it. At the age of four, Ke$ha moved to Nashville with her family, where her mother had secured a songwriting contract.
Growing up, Ke$ha spent a significant amount of time in recording studios, often accompanying her mother to work. Her mother encouraged her interest in singing, allowing Ke$ha to contribute to some of her song demos. Ke$ha also attended a music school, where she learned about songwriting. The country music scene in Nashville had a profound impact on her, with artists like Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline inspiring her.
At the age of 17, Ke$ha left high school to pursue a music career. She changed her name to Ke$ha and relocated to Los Angeles to collaborate with producer Dr. Luke, who had worked with notable artists such as Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson. Ke$ha was determined to succeed in the competitive music industry. According to one story, she even paid off a gardener to gain access to music legend Prince's home, where she left a demo for him.
Ke$ha's early career involved working as a backup vocalist, contributing to tracks by Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. Following her appearance on Flo Rida's "Right Round," she landed a record contract with RCA and released her debut single "TiK ToK" later that year. The song's massive success propelled her debut album, Animal, to the top of the charts in January 2010.
In addition to "TiK ToK," Ke$ha scored two more Top 10 hits with "Blah Blah Blah" and "Your Love Is My Drug." The extended play release Cannibal accompanied this work, followed by her second album, Warrior, in 2012. The album featured the single "Die Young" and was accompanied by the extended play Deconstructed in 2013.
