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. Album ∙ Pop ∙ 2025 Kesha “Freedom I’ve been waiting for you/Everything’s changed now,” intones Kesha, in the ambient first half of “FREEDOM.” which opens up her sixth studio album . —pronounced “period.” But as the song evolves into a rapturous, disco-infused celebration, those familiar with the singer-songwriter’s catalog, as well as the challenges she faced on her journey to this release (her first as an independent artist), will note that despite Kesha’s assertions, her preternatural ability to craft a flawless pop tune has thankfully remained very much the same. Still present, for example, are the sing-rap lyrics and unapologetic hedonism so essential to her sonic DNA—as on helter-skelter lead single “JOYRIDE.” or the rapid-fire seductive purr of “BOY CRAZY.”—albeit refreshed with production led by Kesha herself, assisted by zeitgeist figures including NOVA WAV (Beyoncé, Ariana Grande) and Zhone (Charli xcx). Also present: the holy rolling themes and unmistakable vocal twang...