Kimbra was born Kimbra Johnson in Hamilton, New Zealand. In high school, she entered a popular music competition called Rockquest for three years straight. In 2004, she came in second place at the age of 14.
At age 12, Kimbra performed the New Zealand national anthem in front of 27,000 people at the Auckland vs. Waikato NPC rugby final.
In 2010, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton featured Kimbra's single "Settle Down" on his website. Hilton commended the song, stating "If you like Nina Simone, Florence and the Machine, and/or Bjork, then you will enjoy Kimbra - her music reminds us of all those fierce ladies!"
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