Lu Kala

[2] Kala began her career with songwriting, as she is credited as a writer on Jennifer Hudson's track "Dangerous" from her 2014 studio album JHUD.

[11] In April, her 2022 single "Pretty Girl Era" entered the Billboard Canadian Hot 100,[12] marking her first solo entry on the chart.

[19] On July 4, Kala won the inaugural Billboard Canada Women in Music Rising Star Award.

[21] In September 2024, Kala released her single "Criminal" after performing it at the Billboard Canada Women in Music event.

[22] In October 2024, Kala joined Cyndi Lauper as an opener for two dates on the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour.