Kesha entered the pop music scene during the late 2000s and early 2010s with her sparkly pop sound that combined rebelliousness, energetic rhythms and unashamed empowerment. Her debut single, "Tik Tok" became a party anthem which reached massive success by selling more than 14 million copies worldwide after she appeared uncredited on Flo Rida's hit "Right Round."

The debut album Animal (2010) from Kesha produced dance-pop hits "Your Love Is My Drug" and "Take It Off" and "Blah Blah Blah" which represented her initial "glitter pop" style. Her music career advanced through her subsequent releases "We R Who We R" and her collaborations with 3OH!3 and Taio Cruz which led to increased chart success and dance floor popularity. The Billboard music industry recognized her as the number one artist of 2010 because of her chart-topping success and cultural influence.