Kesha has shared “Pleasure Experience,” her new single and the primary piece of her work not launched underneath a Dr. Luke-related report label. The pop star had initially teased the music on Twitter, writing “You’re proper, I’m a bitch” alongside a video snippet. Try the brand new observe under.
Although the pop star had lengthy since stopped working instantly with the producer, as 2017’s Rainbow was Kesha’s first full-length mission and not using a Dr. Luke manufacturing credit score, every of her 5 albums have been launched underneath a Dr. Luke-associated label (both RCA whereas she was signed to him or his imprint Kemosabe Information).
Now, with “Pleasure Experience,” the singer has lastly fully disassociated herself with the producer, as her contract with Kemosabe and Dr. Luke has formally ended. She is now legally permitted to launch music independently. “First day I’ve owned my voice in 19 years,” she wrote on social media.
In a publication despatched out to followers, the star additionally wrote, “I’ve waited for this present day for greater than half of my life. All of my grownup life. There may be a lot extra that I’ve to say, and experiences we have now to share. That is the time for our pleasure journey. We made it… and I wasn’t alone thanks to every of you. Thanks. A lot is on the horizon… However for now… Freedom. I’ve been ready for you.”
Dr. Luke initially signed Kesha in 2005, when she was simply 18. Round this time, Kesha alleges Dr. Luke drugged her, raped her, and finally threatened her into persevering with to work with him. He subsequently helped produce and launch her first two information, 2010’s Animal and 2012’s Warrior, which boasted huge hits like “TiK ToK,” “Your Love Is My Drug,” “We R Who We R,” and “Die Younger.”
In 2014, Kesha sued Dr. Luke for sexual assault and battery. Dr. Luke rapidly filed a countersuit, claiming defamation. Each Kesha’s request for a brief injunction to launch her from her recording contract with Dr. Luke and her sexual assault swimsuit were dismissed by a New York decide in 2016. The defamation swimsuit, nevertheless, continued on, solely getting resolved in June of 2023, when Kesha and Dr. Luke settled out of courtroom.
Notably, “Pleasure Experience” arrives merely per week earlier than Katy Perry’s new single “Lady’s World,” which Dr. Luke co-produced.
Kesha launched her newest album, Gag Order, in 2023. She’s additionally set to play Lollapalooza 2024. Get tickets to the competition and her official aftershow here.