Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Kelis brought all the boys to the yard with her highly Grammy-nominated single "Milkshake". She started in the music industry with a gig as a backup singer for "Gravediggaz" eventually spiraling into a collaboration with Pharell Williams. That was Kelis's entrance in the music industry as she soon signed with Virgin Records, where she released her first album, "Kaleidoscope," reaching gold status. Kelis pushed musical boundaries with each new album drawing influences from disco, house, or hip-hop. She collaborated with artists such as Nas, Busta Rhymes, or Calvin Harris and developed a sound that didn't resemble anything available on the market at any time. She was acknowledged for her music contribution, winning a Brit Award, and her track "Milkshake" is to this day Kelis's business card.