Kesha was finally officially liberated from her contract with accused abuser Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records at the end of 2023, and the fruits of her newfound independence began emerging last year on Independence Day with "JOYRIDE" — one of Exclaim!'s Best Songs of 2024. Today, in addition to releasing the T-Pain collaboration she's been teasing, the pop star has announced her first album as an independent artist.
. (PERIOD) is set for release on July 4 via her own Kesha Records / ADA Worldwide as the follow-up to 2023's Gag Order. The 11-track collection was co-produced and co-written by Kesha, and, according to press notes, "transcends pop norms to create a raw, daring, and intensely personal sonic journey, a defiant act of self-expression that refuses to adhere to expectations or play it safe."
Those press materials also indicate that a "major tour announcement" is coming soon. In the meantime, you can listen to "YIPPEE-KI-YAY." with T-Pain below, where you'll also find the full tracklist information.
. (PERIOD):
1. FREEDOM.
2. JOYRIDE.
3. YIPPEE-KI-YAY.
4. DELUSIONAL.
5. RED FLAG.
6. LOVE FOREVER.
7. THE ONE.
8. BOY CRAZY.
9. GLOW.
10. TOO HARD.
11. CATHEDRAL.
