Kesha Initially Dismissed ‘Tik Tok’ as ‘Too Dumb’ Before It Became a Smash Hit

Kesha‘s hit song ‘Tik Tok‘ has stood the test of time as one of the most popular tracks from the late 2000s. However, the pop star recently revealed that she initially thought the song was ‘too dumb’ when she first wrote it. During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Kesha admitted that she was surprised by the massive success of ‘Tik Tok’ after its release in 2009. Despite feeling that the song was getting ‘dumber and dumber’ as she worked on it, Kesha couldn’t deny its catchy appeal. ‘When I listened to the final product, I was like, ‘This is too dumb,” she said. Little did she know that ‘Tik Tok’ would skyrocket her to fame, earning her first solo Billboard Hot 100 entry and her first No. 1 hit. The song remained at the top of the charts for nine weeks and helped Kesha’s debut album, Animal, reach the number one spot on the Billboard 200. Now, fifteen years later, Kesha is preparing to release her sixth studio album, . (Period), under her own label, Kesha Records. This marks a significant moment for the artist, who recently settled a legal battle with Dr. Luke, the producer behind much of her early work. Kesha expressed her excitement about releasing music on her own terms, stating, ‘I’ve been in control of everything. It’s been all of my vision, all of my words, a lot of hard work, a lot of joy.’ As she looks forward to sharing her new music with the world, Kesha reflects on the freedom and empowerment that comes with taking creative control of her career. Watch Kesha’s emotional conversation with Jennifer Hudson for more insights into her journey and upcoming projects.