KESHA WITHOUT THE $
Her Poignant Lyrics Off High Road
Redemption.
Kesha has removed the $ from her name and created a whole new persona that is intelligent and poignant in today’s times. With the current #MeToo movement reaching an apotheosis with the conviction of Harvey Weinstein, Kesha’s latest album, High Road, finds a special place in the 2020 zeitgeist.
Kesha accused her manager Dr. Luke of sexual assault in 2015 and has since redefined her brand and her music. Kesha has transformed into a symbol of furious feminism who demands accountability. Her music screams against chauvinistic apparatus that exists in the night life and socio-cultural scenes of today. On High Road, she frequently mentions going out with her entourage.“Tonight” reads that she is going out “looking for trouble” with her new squad. Then she extols in rejecting all the men that make moves on her. Kesha builds her self-esteem on each track with star-like vocal performances and lyrics. She doesn’t disappoint on the stellar vocal piece, “High Road,” where she divulges into her usual pop-style-rap. Kesha constantly professes to love herself.
Kesha has inspired a supercharged movement and brought life and energy to a powerful treatise conjured by female power today. Tracks like “Shadow” remind how serious Kesha is about maintaining a positive circle, saying, she feels so good,” and curses those who get offended by her music because, “they’ve probably never gotten off.” Her rebuilt self is a quintessential example of power in this MeToo era. Her project High Road tells all her doubters to hit the road and make way for an exciting new artist with an original sound.
For an in depth look in this chaotic but beautiful artist’s mind, check out High Road. She is also peaceful, talking about therapy and true love in country ballads like “Cowboy Blues” and “Resententment.” Then, syncopated tracks like “My Own Dance” and “Tonight” make for perfect club pieces. For a full range of emotion, sound, and genre, indulge in this LP and meet a new Kesha, who doesn’t have the $.
