Sia

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Sia Kate Isobelle Furler, mai ban sha'awa Sia, aka sani a ranar Disamba 18, 1975, a Adelaide, South Australia. Yana ne tunanin na Phil Colson, mai zane-zane, da Loene Furler, mai zane-zane-zane. Sia ya ci gaba a cikin yanayi mai zane-zane, wanda ya ƙunshi ta artistic ci gaba. Ya zo a Adelaide High School da ya kasance a cikin acid jazz band Crisp a karkashin 1990s. The band ya sa biyu albums, Word and the Deal (1996) da Delerium (1997). Bayan ƙirƙirar Crisp, Sia ya gane da kariya.

Kareer Beginnings

Sia ta solo kariya ya fara a karshe 1990s da ya tafi zuwa London. Ya ta farko solo album, OnlySee, ya sa a 1997 amma ba ya samu wani babban kasuwanci ci gaba. Yana a lokacin da ya kasance a Birtaniya da ya taimaka wa mata a cikin Birtaniya duo Zero 7, kuma ya zama mai ban mamaki domin ta rarraba a kan takardar kamar "Destiny" da "Distractions" daga albarkatunsa Simple Things (2001) da When It Falls (2004).

A cikin 2000, Sia ya haɓaka da alama tare da sub-label na Sony Music, Dance Pool, kuma ya sa na biyu studio album, Healing Is Difficult (2001), wanda ya gabatar da retro jazz da soul music tare da wani halitta na zamani. Album da aka haƙƙoƙi a cikin ƙarshe na farko da muhimmanci boyfriend, Dan Pontifex. A cikin tsari daga album, "Taken for Granted," ya zama wani top 10 hits a Birtaniya. Wannan farko ci gaba da ci gaba da ci gaba, amma Sia ya ci gaba da ci gaba da al'umma.

Mainstream Breakthrough

Sia's third album, Colour the Small One (2004), marked a significant shift in her music style, featuring a more downtempo, acoustic-oriented sound. Despite its critical acclaim, the album did not initially perform well commercially, especially in the UK and Australia. However, several tracks from the album gained traction in the United States after being featured in TV shows, such as "Breathe Me" in the finale of Six Feet Under, which significantly boosted her exposure in North America.

Following this unexpected success, Sia moved to the United States and began to focus more on her career in the American market. In 2008, she released her fourth album, Some People Have Real Problems, which debuted in the top 30 on the Billboard 200. This album included hit singles like "Soon We'll Be Found" and "The Girl You Lost to Cocaine."

Artistic Developments and Further Success

Sia ya ci gaba da ƙarfi ta ƙarfi tare da 2010 release na We Are Born. The album, tare da fiye da upbeat tones da pop matsakaici da suka gabatar da gabatarwa, ya hada da kyau takardun kamar "Clap Your Hands." The album ya samu ARIA Music Award for Best Pop Release da Best Independent Release.

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Commercial Peak and Directorial Debut

Sia's career reached new heights with the release of her sixth studio album, 1000 Forms of Fear, in 2014. The album debuted at No. 1 on the U.S Billboard 200 and was marked by the globally acclaimed single "Chandelier." The song, which showcased her powerful vocals and personal songwriting, received numerous awards and nominations and became a staple on music charts worldwide.

Following this, Sia adopted her now-iconic public persona, where she often performs with her face obscured by large wigs or hats, a move designed to maintain her privacy and create a separation between her public and private lives.

In 2016, she released This Is Acting, an album comprised of songs originally written for other artists. Hits like "Cheap Thrills" (her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single as a lead artist) and "The Greatest" solidified her status as a top-tier pop artist.

In addition to her music career, Sia made her directorial debut with the musical drama film Music in 2021, which she also co-wrote and produced. The film, featuring themes of autism and the importance of caregiving, sparked significant controversy and dialogue regarding its portrayal of autistic individuals.

LCD

In 2019, the supergroup LSD—comprising Australian singer-songwriter Sia, British musician Labrinth, and American producer Diplo—released their debut and only studio album, Labrinth, Sia & Diplo Present... LSD. The project was born from a fusion of each artist's distinctive musical style, merging Sia’s powerful vocal narratives, Labrinth’s eclectic musicality, and Diplo’s sharp production skills. This collaboration led to an album characterized by a psychedelic pop sound that blends elements of pop, electronic dance music, and hip hop, with an overarching playful and experimental vibe.

The album features hit singles such as "Genius," "Thunderclouds," and "No New Friends," each showcasing the dynamic synergy between the trio. Critics praised the album for its creativity and the seamless integration of diverse musical elements that each artist brought to the table. Commercially, the album and its singles enjoyed considerable success, particularly "Thunderclouds," which became a staple on global music charts.

Reasonable Woman

Reasonable Woman is the tenth studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Sia, released by Monkey Puzzle and Atlantic Records on 3 May 2024. The album was preceded by the singles "Gimme Love", "Dance Alone", "Incredible", and features collaborations with several artists.Produced by Jesse Shatkin and Greg Kurstin (known for his work on Adele’s '30'), "Reasonable Woman" features an expansive list of collaborators. The album consists of 15 tracks with a runtime of just under 50 minutes. You can read PopFiltr' review of the album here.