"Tik Tok" is the debut single by American singer Kesha,who co-wrote the song with its producers Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco. It was released on August 7,2009,as the lead single from her debut studio album,Animal (2010). The opening line of the song came from an experience where Kesha woke up surrounded by beautiful women,to which she imagined P. Diddy being in a similar scenario. The experience prompted the writing of the song which she later brought to her producer,Dr. Luke,who was then contacted by P. Diddy in hopes of a collaboration;he came to the studio the same day and recorded his lines,and the song was completed. The official remix features American rapper Pitbull.
Kesha Rose Sebert,known mononymously as Kesha,is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005,at age 18,she was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha's first major success came in early 2009 when she was featured on rapper Flo Rida's number-one single,"Right Round".
American singer Kesha has released five studio albums,one compilation album,three extended plays,32 singles,11 promotional singles,and has made seven other guest appearances. As of 2017,she has sold over 41 million tracks and streams in the United States alone,and over 87 million tracks and streams worldwide. As of 2019,she has also accumulated approximately 7 billion on-demand streams and has sold over 14 million album equivalents worldwide bringing her record sales to stand at over 100 million equivalents worldwide. She is also among one of the highest-certified female artists in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America,with 35.5 million certified singles and 5 million albums,bringing her total certified record sales to 40.5 million as a lead act in the United States alone. She is also certified for a further 20.5 million digital singles as a featured artist,further bringing her total record certifications to 61 million overall in the country.
"We R Who We R" is a song by American singer Kesha from her first extended play (EP),Cannibal (2010). The song was released as the EP's lead single on October 22,2010. It was written by Kesha,with Jacob Kasher Hindlin,Dr. Luke,Benny Blanco and Ammo. Production of the song was completed by Dr. Luke,Blanco,and Ammo. In the wake of news that bullying and harassment had led to multiple suicides of gay youth,Kesha wrote the song in hopes that it would become a pride anthem. The song is intended to inspire people to be themselves,and as a celebration of anyone deemed quirky or eccentric.
"Resentment" is a song written by Walter W. Millsap III,Candice Nelson and Curtis Mayfield,and originally performed by Victoria Beckham. The song was later recorded with additional lyrics by American singer Beyoncé,who included it on her second studio album B'Day (2006). It is an emotive ballad whose lyrics detail a situation where a woman feels hurt and anger that her man lied and cheated on her.
Stephen Samuel Wrabel (born January 7,1989),known mononymously as Wrabel,is an American singer,songwriter and musician based in Los Angeles.
John Sturgill Simpson is an American country music singer-songwriter and actor. As of February 2022,he has released seven albums as a solo artist. Simpson's style has been met with critical favor and frequent comparisons to outlaw country.
Ben Abraham is an Australian folk singer and songwriter from Melbourne. Ben collaborated with artists including Kesha and Sara Bareilles. He co-wrote "Praying" by Kesha.
Rainbow is the third studio album by American singer and songwriter Kesha. It was released on August 11,2017,by Kemosabe and RCA Records. Primarily a pop record,Rainbow incorporates elements of pop rock,glam rock,neo soul,and country pop. Its lyrical themes range from letting go of the past,finding forgiveness within oneself for past mistakes,self-worth,and female empowerment. Kesha assumed an integral role in the album's production and collaborated with several producers,including Ricky Reed,Drew Pearson,Ben Folds,and her mother Pebe Sebert.
"Praying" is a song by American singer and songwriter Kesha. It was made available for digital download by Kemosabe Records on July 6,2017 as the lead single from her third studio album,Rainbow. The track originated from Ryan Lewis,who contacted Kesha and offered her an early version of the song. "Praying" was written by the singer with Ben Abraham,Andrew Joslyn,and its producer,Lewis,and co-produced by Jon Castelli. Musically,the song is a gospel and soul-influenced pop piano ballad that features minimal production and accompaniment from violins,violas,strings,celli,backing vocals and drums. Inspired by suicidal thoughts she has had in the past,Kesha said that "Praying" is about hoping that anyone,even abusers,can heal. "Praying" was written to showcase the singer's vocal range and to represent her as a person,and also features her nearly screaming at the top of her register. Various critics suggested that the song is about Dr. Luke,whom Kesha accused of sexual assault and emotional abuse in a lawsuit,although Luke is never mentioned in the song by name.
"Woman" is a song recorded by American singer Kesha and featuring the Dap-Kings Horns for her third studio album Rainbow (2017). It was released as the first promotional single from the album on July 13,2017. The song was then released as the second single from the album on January 22,2018. It has been described as a feminist anthem.
"Learn to Let Go" is a song recorded by the American singer-songwriter Kesha. It appears on her third studio album,Rainbow (2017). It was released as the second promotional single from the album on July 28,2017. Digital remixes were released worldwide on November 10,2017.
Timothy Tyler Childers is an American singer and songwriter. His music is a mix of neotraditional country,bluegrass,and folk. He released his breakout studio album Purgatory in August 2017. Childers has released six studio albums and a number of EPs and singles.
"Rich,White,Straight Men" is a song by American singer Kesha. It was written by the artist alongside Pebe Sebert,Wrabel,and Stuart Crichton,with production being handled by the latter. The song was surprisingly released to YouTube on June 2,2019,and later issued as a standalone single through Kemosabe and RCA Records on June 8. It received mixed reviews.
Sound &Fury is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson,released through Elektra Records on September 27,2019. Its release is accompanied by an original Netflix dystopian anime film,Sturgill Simpson PresentsSOUND &FURY, written and produced by Simpson and Japanese director Junpei Mizusaki of the animation studio Kamikaze Douga. The album marks a significant departure from Simpson's country roots,embracing hard rock,psychedelic,blues,and funk.
High Road is the fourth studio album by American singer and songwriter Kesha. It was released on January 31,2020,through RCA and Kemosabe Records. Announced in late 2019,the album saw the singer once again taking over the role of sole executive producer,following Rainbow (2017). She collaborated with various songwriters and record producers to achieve her desired sonority,combining elements of her career beginnings and Rainbow. Musically,High Road is primarily a pop,country and classic rock record,although it encompasses a variety of genres,including dance-pop,folk,electronic pop,synthpop,trip hop,electro-country,EDM,trap,dream pop,hip hop,and gospel.
"Raising Hell" is a song by American singer Kesha featuring American rapper Big Freedia. It was released as the lead single from Kesha's fourth studio album High Road on October 24,2019.
"Tonight" is a song by American singer Kesha,which was released as the fourth and final single from her fourth studio album,High Road,on January 28,2020.
"My Own Dance" is a song by American singer Kesha. It was released as the second single from her fourth studio album,High Road,on November 21,2019.
The Only Love Tour was the sixth headlining concert tour by American singer Kesha,in support of her fifth studio album,Gag Order (2023). She announced the tour on May 30,2023,with Jake Wesley Rogers as the supporting act. The tour began on October 15,2023,at The Factory in Dallas,Texas and concluded on November 26 at Hard Rock Live Sacramento in Wheatland,California.
