Kesha Expresses Newfound Attraction Toward Men on Recent Single Release
Kesha's Fresh Era: A Journey from Rebirth to "Period"
Over the past year, Kesha has been riding a wave of career renewal, following the creation of her independent record label, Kesha Records, and celebrating her artistic autonomy. Last year, she hinted at her new era with the single "Joyride" and later "Delusional." This spring, she's further laid the groundwork for her forthcoming album Period with "Yippee-Ki-Yay" and the newly released single "Boy Crazy."
On the upbeat pop track "Boy Crazy," Kesha expresses her desire to collect romantic partners from far and wide, craving adventure. She sings lyrics like, "Berlin to Bombay, New York to LA / Tokyo to Tahoe, boys are my cocaine." This song, much like the others from her independent era, displays a fusion of her past work, from her 2010 debut album Animal to the more emotionally charged Rainbow and High Road. Pouring her feelings, whatever they may be, into her music is a crucial part of Kesha's creative process.
In an interview with Forbes.com, Kesha shared that she processes life through her music, using the studio as an outlet for her emotions. "If I feel rage, I take it to the studio and I currently surround myself with incredibly safe people that help me take my emotion and we alchemize it into song. So, it's become the way I process life and the beautiful part of writing music or making any art of any kind is that you get to process something in, hopefully, a safe way," she said.
Period, set for release on July 4, continues Kesha's musical evolution, blending pop with country influences, as shown in her recent collaboration with T-Pain on "Yippee-Ki-Yay" – a pop-country track. This collaboration and style suggest a further diversification of her sound, combining her pop roots with country elements and contemporary production. This independence-themed album also includes singles like "Joyride" and "Delusional," hinting at a mix of upbeat tracks and more personal storytelling.
Releasing Period independently on her own label, Kesha Records, symbolizes her reclaiming creative control and embracing a fearless, distinct musical identity. The timing of the release on July 4th symbolizes her artistic freedom and transformation.
A Glimpse into Kesha's Sonic Evolution
From Animal to Period
1. Animal (2010):Kesha's debut album set the stage for her as a bold, party-oriented pop star with heavy dance-pop and electropop influences. Hits such as "Tik Tok" were catchy, synth-driven anthems brimming with youthful defiance and carefree vibes.
2. Mid-Career Shifts:As Kesha advanced to albums like Warrior (2012) and Rainbow (2017), her music expanded beyond pure party-pop. Rainbow served as a turning point, merging pop with rock, country, and soul elements and featuring more raw and vulnerable lyrical content.
3. Gag Order (2023):Her fifth album continued this introspective, genre-bending trajectory with a darker, more experimental approach. It showcased her artistic depth, focusing on complex emotions and a stripped-down, avant-garde sound.
4. Period (2025):The upcoming album continues Kesha's sonic evolution, blending pop with country influences as seen in "Yippee-Ki-Yay" featuring T-Pain – a pop-country track produced by Pink Slip and Nova Wav. This collaboration and style indicate a further diversification of her sound, combining her pop roots with country elements and contemporary production.
In essence, Kesha’s Period signifies a continuation of her sonic and personal transformation, transitioning from the carefree party anthems of Animal to a multifaceted, genre-fusing, and emotionally charged soundscape. This latest album blends her pop foundations with country influences, representing a pinnacle of artistic freedom and maturity.
In essence, Kesha's forthcoming album, Period, represents a significant milestone in her sonic transformation, melding pop with country influences – a testament to her artistic freedom and maturity. This evolution continues from her debut album, Animal (2010), where she established herself as a bold and party-oriented pop star, delivering catchy, dance-pop anthems like "Tik Tok."
