Sia
Nov 3, 2013
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler, better known as Sia, is an Australian downtempo, pop, and jazz singer and songwriter. In 2000, her single "Taken for Granted" was a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Her 2008 album Some People Have Real Problems peaked in the top 30 on the Billboard 200. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2009, she won the award for 'Best Music DVD' and received six nominations at the ARIA Music Awards of 2010 and won 'Best Independent Release' and 'Best Pop Release' for We Are Born and 'Best Video' for the song "Clap Your Hands".
As a writer, Furler has collaborated with many artists including Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Flo Rida, Afrojack, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Rita Ora, Britney Spears, Jessie J and Celine Dion. She co-wrote and featured on Billboard Hot 100 top ten hits, "Titanium" with DJ David Guetta, and "Wild Ones" with rapper Flo Rida. Both achieved international success.
Most recently, Sia has a song on the "Catching Fire" soundtrack, "Elastic Heart. The track also features production from Diplo (in muted and emotive "Climax" form) and the Weeknd (sounding way more vulnerable than usual). It's certainly a grand and pretty song.