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Kesha Reflects on 'Tik Tok' and Prepares for First Album Under Her Own Label

The pop star thought her breakout hit was 'too dumb,' but it launched her career and amassed 1.5 billion streams as she now embraces full creative control.

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Overview

  • Kesha revealed on Jennifer Hudson Show that she initially believed her 2009 hit 'Tik Tok' was 'too dumb' to release, despite its eventual massive success.
  • 'Tik Tok' became Kesha's first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, holding the top spot for nine weeks and propelling her debut album 'Animal' to the top of the Billboard 200.
  • The song has since reached 1.5 billion streams on Spotify, with its highest daily streaming peak occurring on January 1, 2025.
  • Kesha now owns her music and voice rights through her label, Kesha Records, following a 2023 settlement that ended her nine-year legal battle with Dr. Luke.
  • Her upcoming sixth album, '. (Period),' set for release on July 4, 2025, marks her first fully independent project, with Kesha describing it as a return to her authentic self.