17 years ago, Kesha released “TiK ToK.” A carefree party anthem introduced Kesha to the world when 'TiK ToK' arrived as the lead single from her debut album, 'Animal.' Kesha co-wrote the song with producers Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco, and the trio built it around bright synths, handclaps, and a rap-sung vocal style that quickly became one of the defining sounds of late-2000s electropop. The lyrics were inspired by Kesha's own mischievous personality and nights out with friends, giving the track a deliberately unfiltered, anything-goes energy. Long before TikTok became the name of a social media platform, the song was already circulating online through an unusual rollout that included a free download on Kesha's MySpace page ahead of its commercial release. The strategy helped build early buzz around an artist who had only recently been introduced to many listeners through her appearance on Flo Rida's 'Right Round,' and it gave 'TiK ToK' a grassroots momentum that was relatively uncommo...