Sia

Zero 7 collaboration begins

Became featured vocalist for British duo Zero 7, gaining exposure in the downtempo and electronica scene. Her distinctive voice on tracks like 'Destiny' brought her initial industry recognition.

Breakthrough solo album Colour the Small One

Released 'Colour the Small One' featuring 'Breathe Me,' which was used in the 'Six Feet Under' finale. This placement brought her songwriting and vocals to mainstream attention.

Songwriting success for pop stars

Co-wrote massive hits including Rihanna's 'Diamonds' and David Guetta's 'Titanium' (which she also performed). This established her as one of pop music's most sought-after songwriters, generating significant royalties.

Chandelier becomes global phenomenon

Released '1000 Forms of Fear' with lead single 'Chandelier,' which became a worldwide hit. The innovative music video featuring Maddie Ziegler established Sia's face-hiding performance style and catapulted her to solo stardom.

This Is Acting achieves platinum

'This Is Acting' album featuring 'Cheap Thrills' topped charts globally, with the single reaching number one in multiple countries. Her unique artistic identity and powerful vocals solidified her A-list status.

LSD supergroup and Vegas residency

Formed supergroup LSD with Diplo and Labrinth, and announced a Las Vegas residency. These ventures demonstrated her mainstream commercial appeal and ability to command premium performance fees.

Music film directorial debut controversy

Directed and released 'Music' to severe criticism for its portrayal of autism, leading to backlash and awards disqualifications. The controversy damaged her public image and led to apologies, though her music career remained viable.

Enduring hitmaker and songwriter

Remains one of the most distinctive voices in pop music, continuing to release new material and write for other artists. Despite the 'Music' film setback, her powerful vocals, unique performance style, and catalog of hits maintain her status as a household name in contemporary pop.