Kerli

Kerli Kõiv, known mononymously as Kerli, is an Estonian singer and songwriter born on February seventh, nineteen eighty-seven. She began her musical journey by participating in various singing competitions, which ultimately led to her signing with LA Reid at Island Records in two thousand six. Her debut self-titled EP was released in two thousand seven, followed by her first studio album, Love Is Dead, in two thousand eight. This album made waves by charting on the Billboard 200, with its lead single, 'Walking on Air,' achieving significant success across several European countries and becoming the iTunes Store's Single of the Week, amassing over five hundred thousand downloads.

In two thousand ten, Kerli contributed the track 'Tea Party' to the album Almost Alice, showcasing her versatility as an artist. That same year, she released the single 'Army of Love,' marking a shift in her musical style from alternative rock to a more electronic and dance-influenced sound. This evolution continued with her second EP, Utopia, released in two thousand thirteen, which also charted on the Billboard 200. The EP featured singles like 'Army of Love' and 'Zero Gravity,' both of which reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, with two of them peaking at number one.

Kerli's songwriting prowess is further highlighted by her co-writing of 'Skyscraper' and 'I Feel Immortal,' which were later covered by Demi Lovato and Tarja Turunen, respectively. Her version of 'I Feel Immortal' was included in the soundtrack for Frankenweenie Unleashed! in two thousand twelve. In two thousand thirteen, she made notable appearances on Dancing with the Stars, which were recognized as significant milestones in the EDM world.

After parting ways with Island Records in November two thousand thirteen, Kerli signed a new record deal with Ultra Music. This transition led to the release of her second studio album, Shadow Works, in two thousand nineteen, further solidifying her place in the music industry.