{"id":32246,"date":"2022-07-23T11:22:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=32246"},"modified":"2022-07-23T11:22:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:22:53","slug":"did-kesha-invent-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/did-kesha-invent-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"Did Kesha Invent TikTok?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edd2787f7d0\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edd2787f7d0\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edd2787f7d0\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/did-kesha-invent-tiktok\/#Did_Kesha_Invent_TikTok\" title=\"Did Kesha Invent TikTok?\">Did Kesha Invent TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/did-kesha-invent-tiktok\/#Keshas_debut_studio_album\" title=\"Kesha&#8217;s debut studio album\">Kesha&#8217;s debut studio album<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/did-kesha-invent-tiktok\/#Keshas_song_TikTok\" title=\"Kesha&#8217;s song TikTok\">Kesha&#8217;s song TikTok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/did-kesha-invent-tiktok\/#Keshas_relationship_with_Wimo_Labs\" title=\"Kesha&#8217;s relationship with Wimo Labs\">Kesha&#8217;s relationship with Wimo Labs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_Kesha_Invent_TikTok\"><\/span>Did Kesha Invent TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Did Kesha invent TikTok\" align=\"right\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:335px; max-width:39%\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/qHhtx3Y.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>The viral song &#8220;TikTok&#8221; has become one of the most popular songs on the internet, but does Kesha really invented it? The singer, who released her fourth studio album High Road earlier this year, is now getting in on the viral TikTok game. Kesha shared her own TikTok clip on Wednesday. In this article, we&#8217;ll examine the song and the artist&#8217;s relationship with Wimo Labs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keshas_debut_studio_album\"><\/span>Kesha&#8217;s debut studio album<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a common misconception that Kesha&#8217;s debut studio album is a parody of the popular video-sharing site. The fact is that she invented Tik Tok in the first place. A Chinese startup called ByteDance developed Tik Tok, also known as Douyin. The company now ranks among the world&#8217;s most valuable startups. Kesha, a New Zealand-born singer, also serves as executive producer of her debut studio album, Exuberant.<\/p>\n<p>While the song was not her first hit, it was her first big break. During her 2010 tour, she performed Tik Tok and Raising Hell, both from her upcoming album High Road. Fans were surprised by her live performance of Tik Tok, which was produced by Dr Luke. The single has received critical acclaim and sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Kesha&#8217;s debut studio album features TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>Kesha&#8217;s album High Road is a follow-up to her wildly successful Rainbow album, which debuted at the top of the iTunes charts. The album features 15 original tracks and collaborations with other artists, including TikTok and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson. Kesha will start her North American tour this spring, and a stop at Caesars Windsor in Windsor, Ont., on June 5th. The album is available on all major streaming services, including Spotify, Pandora, and Amazon.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keshas_song_TikTok\"><\/span>Kesha&#8217;s song TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The music video for Kesha&#8217;s new song TikTok is a viral sensation, which has gained the attention of fans worldwide. The song, which was written by Kesha and producers, is the lead single off of her debut album, Animal. The video satirizes the popularity of social networking apps like MySpace and Facebook. Featuring a young teen, the video has become a cult favorite among young women.<\/p>\n<p>The video has become an instant hit on the site, and has even garnered the attention of many music-loving people. The video for the song was shot by an actual photographer and has been viewed millions of times. Ke$ha&#8217;s song TikTok, co-written by the artist, was released on August 7, 2009.<\/p>\n<p>After its release, the new video was wildly popular, and the singer is now getting in on the viral TikTok action. Her video landed over ten thousand views as of January 7, 2022. However, fans of the song should watch the full video first. Kesha is an inspirational pop star, and she&#8217;s making her way back into the world through social media. This video was also shared on the popular social media site, YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>The video&#8217;s earworm lyrics were so catchy that even children could sing along to it. Kesha was not a big fan of the song&#8217;s lyrics, and worried that one line would not make sense. However, her collaborators persuaded her to keep the lyrics. Ke$ha has faced a lot of adversity in the pop world, but has persevered. Although she was accused of sexual assault and wanted out of the contract, TiKTok was the catalyst that helped her career flourish.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keshas_relationship_with_Wimo_Labs\"><\/span>Kesha&#8217;s relationship with Wimo Labs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The relationship between Kesha and Wimo Labs is not entirely clear. The singer-songwriter first became famous with her debut single, Tik Tok. The song&#8217;s lyrics include &#8220;Tik Tok on the clock, party don&#8217;t stop&#8221;. Shortly after, Wimo Labs applied to register the term as a trade mark in the US. After the song&#8217;s release, Wimo Labs began using the phrase in relation to its MP3-compatible wristbands.<\/p>\n<p>Before the lawsuit, Kesha and Dr. Luke had a relationship. She signed a contract with him when she was 18 years old, and claims that he abused her. In one of the incidents, Dr. Luke gave her drugs designed for date rape. Kesha later woke up in the doctor&#8217;s bed naked and sick. She was so terrified to go to the police, and was only too scared. Since then, Kesha has not released any music.<\/p>\n<p>Sony&#8217;s decision to sever the relationship between the singer and the label is far from clear. While the label is a subsidiary of Sony, Kesha&#8217;s contract with Dr. Luke is not. A statement from Sony&#8217;s lawyers suggests that the label is legally unable to sever its relationship with Kesha. Kesha&#8217;s five-year contract with Sony expires in six months, so the two are likely to fight again in the courts.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U9x32sKkemY\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"451\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did Kesha Invent TikTok? 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