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Single "Tik Tok" is released by Kesha (Billboard Song of the Year 2010)

"Tik Tok" (stylized as TiK ToK) is the debut solo single by American singer Kesha, who co-wrote the song with its producers Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco.

"Tik Tok" (stylized as TiK ToK) is the debut solo single by American singer Kesha, who co-wrote the song with its producers Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco. It was released on August 7, 2009, as the lead single from her debut studio album, Animal (2010). According to Kesha, the song's lyrics are representative of her and based on her life.

In the lyrics, which have a carefree message, the narrator talks about not letting anything bring them down. "Tik Tok" is an electropop and dance-pop song incorporating Auto-Tune and a minimalist bitpop beat interspersed with handclaps and synthesizers. The verses use a rap/sing vocal style while the chorus and bridge is sung.

Historical Significance

"Tik Tok" (stylized as TiK ToK) is the debut solo single by American singer Kesha, who co-wrote the song with its producers Dr.

Key People

Kesha

Musician

American singer

– present

Events Before

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Events After

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  2. Earthquake devastates Haiti, killing an estimated 100,000 to 160,000 people and destroying the majority of the capital P

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  3. "Easy Rider" director and actor Dennis Hopper (73) divorces his fifth wife Victoria Duffy due to irreconcilable differen

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  5. Alexandre Bilodeau wins the gold medal in the freestyle skiing men's moguls event, becoming the first Canadian to win go

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on August 7, 2009?
"Tik Tok" (stylized as TiK ToK) is the debut solo single by American singer Kesha, who co-wrote the song with its producers Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco. It was released on August 7, 2009, as the lead single from her debut studio album, Animal (2010).
Why is Single "Tik Tok" is released by Kesha (Billboard Song of the Year 2010) significant?
"Tik Tok" (stylized as TiK ToK) is the debut solo single by American singer Kesha, who co-wrote the song with its producers Dr.
Who was involved in Single "Tik Tok" is released by Kesha (Billboard Song of the Year 2010)?
Key figures include Kesha (Musician).

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