Who is K.Flay and why her story deserves attention

Christina Meredith Flahertycommonly known as K.Flay, is a performer and songwriter whose debut record reached number two Billboard Heatseekers Albums! The disc became a springboard to the top of the musical Olympus, and very soon K.Flay had a fan base all over the world. Today, her hit tracks are frequently rotated on the radio, and the singer's music videos are gaining millions of views on YouTube. But where did it all start? Here is a success story.

Early years

Creativity K.Flay is difficult to characterise. It's an inspiring blend hip-hop, indie rock и electronic musicwhich has resonated with millions of people around the world. A wide range of idols have contributed to this: from rappers Missy Elliott to rock vocalist Liz Fair. They all had a great influence on Christina, who persevered in finding herself in their works.

Today, Flaherty herself is idolwho shares the stage with "Passion Pit." и Snoop Dogg.

Christina was born in 1985 a year in a sunny suburb Chicago - a village called Wilmette. Unfortunately, her family broke up early: her parents divorced when the little girl was barely seven years old. Christina was brought up by her mother, who very soon found a new husband. Like all children, the future star went to school, but near the end of the tragedy occurred: suddenly passed away her father. Despite the discord in the family, he was the one influenced on a girl's wish pursue a life of creativity: a man often played guitarwhich made Christina very happy and inspired.

In 2003, the girl enrolled in Stanford Universitywhere she studied psychology and sociology. It was there that she began writing first texts and picked up a microphone for the first time. The most interesting thing is that Christina originally wanted to rap: she found light-hearted themes and lyrics with no hint of any deep message amusing. But in the end she really enjoyed doing something similar. Once she got the hang of it, she recorded her debut mixtape "Suburban Rap Queen" on her laptop, which attracted her first fans.

On the road to success: downs and ups

After graduating from university, Cristina moved to the San Franciscowhere she worked hard on her style. Second mixtape saw the light in 2009 and was named "Mashed Potatoes.". This time the minisodes were not only oriented towards hip-hop, but also towards genres electro и indies. It was followed by an EP "Single and Famous" - result of co-operation with MC Lars. After a few more works, K.Flay released the breakthrough . "I Stopped Caring in '96."who gave the girl her first contract.

Under the wing "RCA Records." in 2012, Christina released "Eyes Shut." - EP, two tracks from which were produced by Liam Howlett of "The Prodigy"! But eventually the girl cancelled her contract with the label because he didn't know how to promote her ? eclectic style. The pressure from RCA Records began, the aim of which was to format change. K.Flay didn't stand for it. She left in 2013, and a year later she was already enjoying a second stint in the Billboard Heatseekers Albums with his full debut "Life as a Dog".

The main stages of creativity

In the wake of her success, the artiste set out on a major tour on both sides of the Atlantic. She was headlinerand has also played opening gigs for bands such as "Awolnation." и "Third Eye Blind". Second album "Every Where Is Some Where" the singer presented in 2017: this time the disc reached number one on the chart, and the track "Blood in the Cut" made the performer a nominee for "Grammys."!

After the hit "Bad Vibes." и "Sister." a third album called "Solutions" (2019)..

EP "Inside Voices."recorded with Toma Morello и Travis Barkerand there's summer 2021. In the autumn of the same year the accompanying "Outside Voices.".

Interesting facts

• K.Flay is the first artiste to sign a contract with the "Night Street Records."!
• According to the singer herself, she has been influenced by many, many different artists. Among them: "Tame Impala," Lauryn Hill, MIA. and others.
• "Genre-defying." - This is how K.Flay characterised her multifaceted work.
• Christina is very loved her fatherand dedicated many of the songs from her debut album to him.
• As of 2018, the singer's fortune totalled one million dollars. Music is K.Flay's main source of capital.
• Christina has been actively using the platform since 2021 Twitchwhere she conducts live broadcasts and actively interacts with fans.