Elle King launched her music career during the early 2010s as the American singer-songwriter Elle King who blends rock with country, blues and soul music. Born in Los Angeles, she developed her distinctive raspy voice and unapologetic attitude while moving across the United States.

The soulful single “Ex’s & Oh’s” (2015) brought Elle King her first major success when it reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received two Grammy nominations. Her debut album Love Stuff (2015) emerged after her breakout success by merging powerful rock elements with bluesy moods and country-inspired swagger.