Before everyone knew her as the star she was today Carly Rae Jepsen was just a kid growing up in Mission, BC. Her career took off in 2007 after placing 3rd in Canadian Idol (yes that exists). After that the road was only up for Carly, her success on the show launched her singing career. She released her debut album “Tug of War”, in 2008. This got Rae Jepsen’s name out into the public, but what was on the way would make her a pop icon forever. 

In 2012 Carly Rae Jepsen released “Kiss” , her 2nd and most popular album to date. You guys might know this album as the song that has “Call me maybe”, on it. You don’t know that song you say? Nah im kidding everyone knows that song with over 1.8 billion streams it is one of the most recognizable songs of all time. “Kiss”, actually sold 18 million copies making it the most sold album of the year. The song “Call Me Maybe”, was number 1 in over 20 countries, it even earned a grammy nomination. This album didn’t just have 1 good song though she also had “It’s always a good time”, on this album a collaboration with Owl City. That song has over 700 million streams as well just insane numbers from a girl from Mission, BC. 

Other than releasing music Carly Rae Jepsen has also done a fair bit of theater work. She made her Broadway Debut in 2014 almost 10 years ago as she starred in Cinderella for over 12 weeks. After that Rae Jepsen released her 3rd album called “Emotion”. If you thought the hits stopped in 2012 you are dead wrong as on this album the song “ I really like you”, went mega viral and this song has over 500 million streams. In my opinion this song is better than “Call Me Maybe”, it’s way more catchy.

Carly Rae Jepsen’s career has been amazing to watch up to this point with hit after hit and award after award. It has been 3 years since Carly Rae Jepsen has released an album but her fans are patiently waiting and I can almost guarantee you it will be a smash hit like all her other projects. Carly Rae Jepsen is a BC icon and her legend will only continue to grow.