Kesha Rose Sebert, formerly stylized as Ke$ha, is an American singer and songwriter born in 1987.
Kesha was raised by her mother, a singer-songwriter, who often took her to recording studios, nurturing her musical talent from a young age.
Her debut album, "Animal," released in 2010, included the hit single "Tik Tok," which became the best-selling digital single in history at the time.
Biography
Early Life
Kesha Rose Sebert, born on March 1, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Raised by her mother, Rosemary Patricia "Pebe" Sebert, a singer-songwriter, Kesha faced financial struggles during her childhood, relying on welfare and food stamps. Pebe's career in music influenced Kesha from a young age, as she often accompanied her mother to recording studios. Despite feeling out of place in school due to her unique style, Kesha's passion for music flourished, leading her to play various instruments and develop her vocal skills.
Career
Kesha's music career began in earnest when she signed with Prescription Songs at 18. She gained initial recognition by providing background vocals for Paris Hilton and later collaborated with Flo Rida on the hit single "Right Round" in 2009. Her debut album, "Animal," released in 2010, featured the record-breaking single "Tik Tok," which became the best-selling digital single at the time. Kesha's subsequent albums, including "Warrior" (2012) and "Rainbow" (2017), showcased her evolution as an artist, blending genres like electropop, dance-pop, and rock. In 2023, she released her fifth album, "Gag Order," fulfilling her contract with Kemosabe Records and marking a new chapter in her career.
Personal Life and Advocacy
Kesha identifies as bisexual and has been an advocate for LGBT rights and animal welfare. She has openly discussed her sexuality, emphasizing her attraction to individuals regardless of gender. Kesha is also a supporter of the Time's Up movement, using her platform to address issues of sexual harassment in the music industry. Her performances often reflect her commitment to social causes, as seen during the 2018 Grammys when she sang "Praying" alongside other women in music. Kesha's journey is marked by resilience and a dedication to authenticity, both in her music and personal life.
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Discography
.2025
- 1.FREEDOM.6:24
- 2.JOYRIDE.2:30
- 3.YIPPEE‐KI‐YAY.3:33
- 4.DELUSIONAL.3:34
- 5.RED FLAG.3:35
- 6.LOVE FOREVER.3:44
- 7.THE ONE.3:25
- 8.BOY CRAZY.2:29
- 9.GLOW.3:32
- 10.TOO HARD.2:42
- 11.CATHEDRAL.3:56
Gag Order2023
- 1.Something to Believe In3:29
- 2.Eat the Acid4:02
- 3.Living in My Head3:07
- 4.Fine Line3:26
- 5.Only Love Can Save Us Now2:35
- 6.All I Need Is You3:01
- 7.The Drama4:24
- 8.Ram Dass Interlude1:15
- 9.Too Far Gone2:16
- 10.Peace & Quiet2:57
- 11.Only Love Reprise1:15
- 12.Hate Me Harder2:48
- 13.Happy4:23
High Road2020
- 1.Tonight3:16
- 2.My Own Dance2:41
- 3.Raising Hell2:49
- 4.High Road3:20
- 5.Shadow3:33
- 6.Honey3:21
- 7.Cowboy Blues4:00
- 8.Resentment2:52
- 9.Little Bit of Love2:22
- 10.Birthday Suit2:56
- 11.Kinky3:25
- 12.Potato Song (Cuz I Want To)3:33
- 13.BFF4:11
- 14.Father Daughter Dance2:37
- 15.Chasing Thunder3:43
Rainbow2017
- 1.Bastards3:51
- 2.Let ’em Talk3:06
- 3.Woman3:16
- 4.Hymn3:26
- 5.Praying3:50
- 6.Learn to Let Go3:37
- 7.Finding You2:53
- 8.Rainbow3:39
- 9.Hunt You Down3:18
- 10.Boogie Feet2:54
- 11.Boots3:04
- 12.Old Flames (Can’t Hold a Candle to You)4:26
- 13.Godzilla2:09
- 14.Spaceship5:15
Warrior2012
- 1.Warrior4:00
- 2.Die Young3:32
- 3.C'Mon3:34
- 4.Thinking of You3:04
- 5.Crazy Kids3:51
- 6.Wherever You Are3:58
- 7.Dirty Love2:44
- 8.Wonderland3:43
- 9.Only Wanna Dance With You3:31
- 10.Supernatural4:11
- 11.All That Matters (The Beautiful Life)3:38
- 12.Love Into the Light4:47
I Am the Dance Commander + I Command You to Dance: The Remix Album2011
- 1.TiK ToK (Tom Neville’s Crunk & Med mix)6:52
- 2.TiK ToK (Fred Falke club remix)6:40
- 3.Your Love Is My Drug (Dave Aude club mix)7:29
- 4.Your Love Is My Drug (Bimbo Jones radio)3:08
- 5.Blah Blah Blah (DJ Skeet Skeet radio remix)4:02
- 6.Animal (Switch remix)4:26
- 7.Animal (Billboard remix)4:16
- 8.We R Who We R (Fred Falke club mix)6:57
- 9.We R Who We R (Hagenaar & Albercht remix)7:17
- 10.Take It Off (Corey Enemy club mix)6:24
- 11.Take It Off (Billboard radio mix)3:39
- 12.The Sleazy Remix3:49
- 13.F**K Him He’s a DJ3:46
Animal + Cannibal2010
- 1.Your Love Is My Drug3:07
- 2.Tik Tok3:20
- 3.Take It Off3:35
- 4.Kiss n Tell3:28
- 5.Stephen3:32
- 6.Blah Blah Blah2:52
- 7.Hungover3:52
- 8.Party at a Rich Dude's House2:56
- 9.Backstabber3:07
- 10.Blind3:17
- 11.Dinosaur2:55
- 12.Dancing With Tears in My Eyes3:29
- 13.Boots & Boys2:56
- 14.Animal3:57
- 15.Cannibal3:14
- 16.We R Who We R3:25
- 17.Sleazy3:26
- 18.Blow3:40
- 19.The Harold Song3:59
- 20.Crazy Beautiful Life2:50
- 21.Grow a Pear3:29
- 22.C U Next Tuesday3:45
- 23.Animal (Billboard remix)4:16
Animal2010
- 1.Your Love Is My Drug3:07
- 2.TiK ToK3:20
- 3.Take It Off3:35
- 4.Kiss n Tell3:28
- 5.Stephen3:32
- 6.Blah Blah Blah2:52
- 7.Hungover3:52
- 8.Party at a Rich Dude's House2:56
- 9.Backstabber3:07
- 10.Blind3:17
- 11.Dinosaur2:55
- 12.Dancing With Tears in My Eyes3:29
- 13.Boots & Boys2:56
- 14.Animal3:57
Die Young2012
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Blow (remix)2011
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Blah Blah Blah2010
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Dirty Picture2010
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My First Kiss2010
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Your Love Is My Drug2010
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Take It Off2010
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We R Who We R2010
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Sleazy2010
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Cannibal2010
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Blow2010
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Right Round2009
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TiK ToK2009
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Gag Order: Live Acoustic EP From Space2023
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Deconstructed2012
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Cannibal2010
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Anthology2010
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- RCA Records
- Record label
- Kemosabe Records
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- Genesis Award
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- Time 100
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Ke$ha, Kesha Rose Sebert
Kesha Rose Sebert, formerly stylized as Ke$ha, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. She has earned two number-one albums on the US Billboard 200 with Animal (2010) and Rainbow (2017), and the top-ten records Warrior (2012) and High Road (2020). She attained ten top-ten singles on the US Billboard Hot 100, including "Tik Tok", "Right Round" with Flo Rida, "My First Kiss" with 3OH!3, "Blah Blah Blah", "Your Love Is My Drug", "Take It Off", "We R Who We R", "Blow", "Die Young", and "Timber" with Pitbull. Her 2009 single "Tik Tok" was the best-selling digital single in history, selling over 14 million units internationally, until surpassed in 2011. She fulfilled her five-album contract with Kemosabe Records by releasing the album Gag Order (2023), and released her first independent album, Period (2025), under her own label, Kesha Records.
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