Sia's fourth studio album, Some People Have Real Problems, was released in 2008 and was a commercial success in Australia and the United Kingdom. The album's lead single, "Day Too Soon", reached number one in the UK and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Sia's fifth studio album, We Are Born, was released in 2010 and reached number two on the ARIA Albums Chart. The album's lead single, "Chandelier", reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In 2014, Sia released her sixth studio album, 1000 Forms of Fear, which reached number one in Australia and the United States. The album's lead single, "Elastic Heart", reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA.Sia has collaborated with a number of other artists, including Zero 7, David Guetta, Flo Rida, Eminem, and Kanye West. She has also written songs for a number of other artists, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Adele.
Sia is known for her distinctive vocal style, which has been described as "squeaky", "nasal", and "unique". She has also been praised for her songwriting skills and her ability to create catchy pop songs. Sia has won numerous awards, including an ARIA Award, an MTV Video Music Award, and a Grammy Award.