The Alchemy of Pop | Kesha | TED

[@crunchygreeny]

Kesha giving a Ted Talk is such a badass way for her to exercise her rights to her own voice.

[@VamViper]

Kesha's Independent Artist era is going to be one for the history books. They can't hold her back now

[@LavaBear23]

Sadly she’s gonna flop. Cuz fans only can support her on the internet but not her music.

[@ccc-qp7el]

​@@LavaBear23 idc at least she's happy and free. Ima go see her even if it's not the stages as big as they were.

[@jasonk9419]

her numbers have been steadily declining since 2012 and are only going to fall further now, she has no label behind her to promote her or give her any budget, how is it gonna be for the history books these comments are so confusing

[@VamViper]

@@jasonk9419 Dr Luke bot. Talk to someone who cares.

[@VamViper]

@@LavaBear23 I think you confused her with Katy.

[@shasha56789]

The fact she can pull of something as whacky as Joyride and then a week later perform something so angelic and potently emotional... Kesha has RANGE. Incredible.

[@meghanm05]

Literally icon material

[@theInfiniteAwakening]

I LOVE IT! She's multidimensional!

[@exhaustedeloise]

literally!! i’ve been listening to joyride for a few days now and this song has made me cry lol

[@Gkiss3955]

This came before Joyride, but yes

[@judahsocutah]

@@Gkiss3955yeah it was recorded and live streamed a couple months ago but just posted now

[@eternalankhh]

Oh my God her voice, you can feel all the emotion. It makes me sad her kindness was exploited in the way it was by one evil person, but wow the way she came out the other end is amazing. You are amazing Kesha

[@vintagemxer1846]

She’s emotional because she’s drunk.

[@MrMaxMaxMax1]

@@vintagemxer1846what a sad projection.

[@vintagemxer1846]

@@MrMaxMaxMax1you obviously have no clue what “projection” even means

[@leif1075]

​@@vintagemxer1846what makes you think she was drunk?

[@vintagemxer1846]

@@leif1075common sense

[@kinsmed]

She can teach a lot of TED Talk presenters to immediately get to the point.

[@stickynorth]

Word. 13 minutes can feel like an eternity when half is beating around the bush...

[@brandopike4246]

I mean she’s a songwriter, so being a good storyteller is her thing. such a smart artist, love her

[@skyofthelivingdead]

People always forget (or don’t know) that she has an IQ of 140, which is considered moderately gifted/superior level intelligence. So she’s a borderline genius.

[@Spectatorofthegames]

Well she is a writer…😂

[@a4fernan61]

Nice song cathedral 🎶

[@aimlessgaymer]

As soon as she said “2017” my stomach dropped because I knew what she was going to talk about 😭 I’m so proud of her

[@MrMaxMaxMax1]

This performance is one, if not, her best one. Honest, raw, unapologetic. I’ve been a fan of her since 2010- her recession pop style of club bangers and raw ballads is something that is of my frequency, and she has evolved into such a multi-faceted, unique and exciting artist. All of her albums since Rainbow are pure masterpieces. So happy for her now, and this song alongside her single Joyride are making me excited for the new album!

[@aarell10]

I’ve also been a fan since 2010 and watching her music grow with her through all of this has been an incredible journey. I’m so excited for her new album too!!

[@karichildressjr.8907]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@FoodIsOverrated]

"Praying" helped me come out to my family about my story and finally estrange from my abuser. I was at a very low point in my life and Rainbow helped me through it all. I'm so grateful to be living on this earth at the same time Kesha is. What an amazing person she is, wishing her happiness and success. will forever be an animal!

[@jellyrcw12]

Incredible story ❤

[@ahxel8173]

umm... "animal" came to be during the kesha x dr. luke era, right? dunno whose idea it is, but if it's dr. luke's, i doubt kesha would be pleased to know her fans still refer to their self as animals...

[@nathan.ej1111]

​@@ahxel8173 she referred to us as animals recently dw.❤

[@FoodIsOverrated]

@@ahxel8173 she still uses it even in recent interviews.

[@peuliveira]

JOYRIDE by Kesha is out now! Go stream!!!

[@luisvbober.]

Pensé que iba a cantar Joyrida😅😅pero amé, amé, amé Catedral ❤️‍🩹

[@GnaroKS]

@@luisvbober.Es que este TED talk fue hace unos meses ya, en ese entonces tenía poquito de haber salido de Sony y Cathedral fue la primera canción que presentó, todavía no se sabía de Joyride, Freedom, y creo que ni de Delusional jajaja. De hecho creí que su primer lanzamiento iba a ser esta canción, pero pues agarró con camino muy diferente con Joyride🫶🏻

[@eldiablo4160]

It sucks

[@kyyuun]

@@eldiablo4160 me when I have no taste

[@GenericCatLadyUsername]

My 1st listen: “yea alright, that’s sort of a vibe” My 2nd-[undisclosed/undetermined #] listens: “ok, obviously god knew I needed this” (Edit because I’m crying at Cathedrals☠️)

[@ThoKVietnam]

*The way she sang Cathedral was so raw and emotional. She hit every note perfectly yet so real. Thank you for the genuine talk and a gorgeous song, Kesha.*

[@Ambersands123]

Her voice is so beautiful and clear, wow

[@aylergayuno]

@@Ambersands123so much so that i thought her mic was autotuned 😮

[@djhandsman]

@@aylergayuno it was

[@ThoKVietnam]

@@djhandsman no it wasn't

[@ThoKVietnam]

@@aylergayuno it was live without autotune. you can even hear her volume go up and down according to the amount of breath she used, even the stops and her voice cracks at some low notes.

[@niklas8673]

Kesha has helped me in so many ways ... i'll never be able to give her back what she's given to me, but i will support this motherf*cking legend for the rest of my life. I love you Kesha ❤️

[@freddymedina7430]

I agree.

[@ryph3]

💯

[@TysonASMR]

She’s so unapologetically herself. She deserves happiness ❤️ love you Kesha

[@digdug_]

from tik tok to ted talk ♥️♥️♥️

[@osnofla2697]

lol Yes!!! ❤

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

touché

[@vargatomicomics]

Ted Tak round the clock, KZbin blow this speaker up Tonight I'mma talk till we sing Cathedral (o-ooh o-ooh oh oh?)

[@andresalviar4060]

@@vargatomicomicsyou did that 🎉

[@DavetheRave35]

The performance of Cathedral was so stunning and hauntingly beautiful. She sounds amazing. I'm so glad she's free and an independent artist now, this really is a new beginning.

[@Yirragee]

Yesss❤

[@yoyunitajoo]

It’s incredible how pure and strong her voice is

[@felixmarques]

It's little weird because of the active pitch correction, but it still sounds quite nice and she has good delivery.

[@aimimori7025]

@@felixmarques?

[@szaslefteye437]

@@felixmarques she'll always the princess of autotune

[@Cloudbreacker]

Kesha giving a TED Talk was not on my 2024 Bingo Card but she killed it. This was genuinely good and inspiring.

[@pressley0108]

1:46 “I don’t hide from my emotions, I dive into them” 🫶

[@shadyjoanneboots]

I'm so happy that she's free from that awful man finally

[@matejburic1388]

And now katy perry's working willingly with him

[@vintagemxer1846]

I’m sure that whole situation was blown completely out of proportion.

[@vintagemxer1846]

@@matejburic1388she is pure evil

[@goldrush1989]

Ur pfp 😍 Sophie legend 🙌

[@marigolden_mariposa]

​what do you mean it was out of proportion? are you saying we shouldn't believe what Kesha says about the abuse she faced?

[@Adolpho78]

Wow!!! What a terrific performance in the end. The way she sang every word - not only on a perfect pitch, but with the most raw emotion. And the lyrics so sincere and vulnerable. This is what makes an artist. Amazing

[@felixmarques]

The pitch is being corrected live. There's a few artifacts as a result. Some of the vibratos sound weird. It kinda works as a style, but people shouldn't think she's doing this unassisted.

[@BeatGoat]

@@felixmarques Honestly, they should've turned it down a bit. It's such a raw emotional song that the rigidness caused by the high correction speed sorta works against it.

[@grazdovi]

This new song, of Cathedral, is very important for me. She is an amazing singer.

[@stephj7546]

She's so iconic. Proud of her

[@daphnehill2484]

Her voice is so gorgeous and haunting and so full of emotion it just moves through me, instant tears

[@aaronw7602]

My heart has unlimited love for Kesha. She really is just an incredible artist, songwriter, and overall person.

[@Xxs2xX]

i always saw beyond kesha's public persona, she used to talked about mysticism and people mocked her for speak on connect yourself with the world around us and nature. i feel glad in my heart to stand by her side and see her happy creating again it's the result of a much bigger battle

[@BurdofSin]

Same here 💕 I saw something in her way back then, I knew she’d shine bright 👏🏻

[@justinphillis9598]

I remember when I first heard her voice (uncredited) in Flo Rida’s “Right Round” and I said “that voice deserves her own career.” She is sooo much more than a voice now! Powerful stuff, ma’am!

[@ruhever9195]

It felt like my soul just had a conversation with Kesha? I‘m deeply touched and also what an AMAZING song!! I am so ready for her coming up releases, she‘s holding onto so many more songs you can just feel them sitting behind her genius mind waiting to be let out. Wow

[@mariayoutubing]

Not just one of the best TED Talks I've watched, but "Cathedral" gave me goosebumps beginning to end, the lyrics and the performance were flawless! Such precious lessons to take away and clear passion for music ❤

[@ccc-qp7el]

Whenever she talks is like a warm hug. This woman is so sweet and pure at heart. She didn't deserve the anger people threw at her.

[@matthewulodo2118]

This is by far the most emotional video I have seen this week. I am glad she found her truth. God bless her with so much talent and glad she's inadvertently touching lives with her music.

[@beccaf262]

For a certain woman to try and stealthily release a song about “womens empowerment” while working with a rapist and this incredible woman has gained back her voice and did this powerful talk and performance is just AMAZING

[@Omi-yt6ql]

as a fan since 2009 I’m so proud of how far you’ve come ❤

[@ivanaaass]

ME TOOO

[@floriangarnier8359]

This is absolutely one of the best live performance I've ever watched. It's raw, just pure emotions. Kesha Rose Sebert is so versatile, geniunly one of the greatest out there.

[@ZacharyyWaynee]

This brought on profound tears. To stand there, after all of these years. Speak her truth and with such light, found her way throughout the darkness. This woman has such a tremendous aura and a beacon of hope for her long time fans / new fans and people in general. I’m so beyond proud of her, not only for standing up there telling her story. But the fact she has her voice back. HER voice. 🫶🏻 We love you Ke$ha.

[@clarissadiokno]

I wouldn't call myself a fan of Kesha, but as a Singer/Songwriter myself, I very much respect her. I loved everything about this talk and her new song/performance. It gave me goosebumps and moist eyeballs 🥹🥹🥹

[@Anthony-jg6pg]

I'm thankful I stumbled upon this video. Kesha gave a beautiful speech and beautiful performance. Her songs about trauma and pain are really cathartic.

[@Iamniko__]

That was the best I’ve ever heard her sound, the poise, control, and dynamics! Amazing

[@ivy_v69]

That made me cry 🥺 finally seeing her free it frees me too.

[@gushernandez25]

6:04 broke me 😔

[@jakexpnw]

The happiness, the peace, it’s so beautiful to be alive right now witnessing someone take their freedom back. Truly brings tears to my eyes

[@blaze1500]

Kesha. You don’t imagine how many people you inspire everyday, i was one of the people going through hard times, a lot of people walked a path next to you, in those exact moments, and i’m personally so grateful that you where there. Hearing “Praying” again made me almost cry. That was THE song, for you, and for many of us. You saved so so so many of us, with my heart wide open, i just say thank you.💜

[@_unpaulished]

Kesha, we fucking love you! You have saved so many of our lives so many times. You’ve carried us through our darkest days by sharing your pain in your darkest days. You ARE worthy of so much!

[@kianooshasar1893]

It’s crazy how much this woman touches my soul and inspires me with her brutal honesty, whimsical personality, lack of unnecessary filters, and kindness (my goodness she is kind and forgiving). Kesha, if you ever see this, know that I aspire to be as forgiving, fun, confident, and powerful as you have become. I cannot thank you enough for channeling this horrible and disgusting situation in which you were put into a story to inspire all of us who are hurting or feeling wronged one way or another ❤

[@seungchoi9472]

I really love she narrows it down her message so easily and precise, it's so easy to understand not just with my head, but with my heart as well! Excellent presentation!!!

[@rickyminaj7452]

Cathedral gave me full body chills. KESHA WE LOVE YOU FOREVER ❤️

[@Bubblies005]

Praying was the one song that got me through the darkest of times. Kesha has put words to so many mixed emotions I’ve had and I love her music a lot. ❤

[@NaturallyVenomous]

The "hehehe" at 5:12 is so damn cute!

[@lillionrock2430]

I agree

[@notsparks]

Old Kesha songs were something I considered to be a guilty pleasure. Something I was definitely singing along to on the radio in my car, but never proudly spoken of. But Kesha free of the restraints is something I would proudly sing poorly. The amount of raw emotion that Praying conveyed made me actually cry when I heard it. And those emotions still affect me every time I hear it. Everything on her Rainbow album hits differently because it was just ripping off that bandage and exposing the raw truth lurking just below the surface. It was real and something that I connected with deeply. This song was no different, and I am honored she shared it with us all.

[@matthewzarate8851]

Oh Kesha....completely loved this presentation. So happy that she's given us so much amazing music over the past two decades.

[@andersonsantos8107]

Did i really cried through a Ted talk video with kesha? What a profound song she's such a great artist and ber story is so inspiring i love her

[@tracymcgeachie7525]

I know i am not one who cries but when she spoke about the song pray ❤

[@TealLynn16]

Chills. Literal chills.

[@nickJonas-f3k]

That praying song is phenomenal. I haven’t heard it until now but am blown away

[@thestockimagequeen]

DUDE Cathedral is SO FUCKING GOOD are you serious?? I hope the studio version comes out soon!! God Kesha is incredible🩵

[@Daniel.Urrutia]

Having grew up with her music, and transiting into an adult life and seeing her growing up, becoming this adult professional and talented woman, it just makes me feel so empowered and proud of her. This is so emotional, that song at the end was just the cherry on top!

[@gianco_97]

She is so profesional and love since listen for first time is like a friend. She is so nice and confident.

[@javierrivas4575]

Praying makes me cry 😢😢😢, it reminds me of the people who affected me in a negative way.

[@zephire2628]

I think this means that a “Kesha’s version” of her previous songs is possible 🥹

[@petabulmer3317]

That sounds great!

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

​@@petabulmer3317idk, because that persona wasn't created by her...

[@gushernandez25]

I can't wait! I know it's in the works.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

@gushernandez25 yeah I saw an article where she tweeted about that. Although I've seen some katycats call kesha a liar. How can it be a lie when Dr Luke sa'ing her was first revealed during a court case??

[@gushernandez25]

@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 why are katykats involved? Lol Shouldn't they be more focused on their supreme ruler not doing too good in her new album?

[@rosilvestre3]

VOCALS ✨ couldn't be happier for you Kesha 🩷

[@ShaneSullivan-kp2yb]

Why the general public sleeps on this woman I’ll never understand. She’s my favorite artist, no doubt ❤️🔥🔥

[@hk.elle.y]

Her energy is so ethereal. I love her so much❤❤❤

[@ellalopez3358]

Chills! this is kesha who sang tiktok???? the growth!!! i love the song

[@lizalove91]

Every single time I hear Praying I STILL get goosebumps and cry. This song is INCREDIBLE. Any woman who has gone through abuse FEELS that song.

[@kamikaliente]

The way she sings is powerful. I’m touched 🫶🏽

[@ParisxoKesha]

Love Kesha so much! Her album Rainbow really helped me thru some crazy times. Her music is just amazing. So happy for her finally being free✨

[@strain11394]

You are such a light Kesha. The incomparable Kesha everyone! Also, can’t wait for cathedral to be on streaming platforms.

[@omarhafeez2879]

Bruh these vocals are CRAZYYYYYYYYY I’m literally crying

[@chakigun]

This is so on point. I love the strength and bravery she had throughout her journey. We loved her during her Ke$ha era and we're still here being inspired by her introspective and pop personas and creative work. SO proud of you Kesha!!! What a beautiful TEDTalk!

[@mertozelmusic]

The way the talks, the way she sings...Such a blessing!! The Cathedral...so beautiful

[@grazdovi]

Kesha is a great woman.

[@obinator9065]

so said Luke

[@Yugvijay]

So sad to see Katy picking luke side and making new music with him

[@katdujka4760]

Geez. Praying is a FEELING. That song makes me cry. This TED talk made me cry. Thanks Kesha.

[@rafsun9365]

Kesha is so underrated and She deserves way more attention than ever!!!

[@hunterG60k]

Fighting back tears in my kitchen. Kesha is an absolute hero and just impresses me more every time I learn something else about her. This talk was so incredibly authentic and raw, I hope to have her strength one day 🙏

[@legends3ud]

Her performance made me cry i'm so happy for how far she has come❣️

[@leoswalters]

An ethereal and enchanting song. Really enjoyed hearing Kesha’s insights from her journey. I especially appreciate you helping to bring awareness to the power of our emotions and integrating all the parts. Thank you and many blessings on the eternal journey! :) ❤

[@cbaxtianful]

Ok but vocals???? On point!!❤❤❤ She's right, we are so used to numb the intensity of emotions that it becomes a sickness, when this emotions live inside a body and then are as materials as the art we create.

[@sarahsant6248]

YES. The Body Keeps the Score. Even if you try to numb the pain, your body still knows it's there.

[@thoho1680]

sure it was amazing, even tho you could hear the autotune, still stunning

[@grazdovi]

Much love for her. She is unique. PROUD OF YOU. Kesha. 💗

[@hilmir]

It's astounding that the first time I ever saw her was in an episode of The Simple Life with Paris and Nicole. That cheerful young girl, that was making quips and jokes. She has been through so much, I almost wish she never found her fame. Just like Chapell Roan said recently, the industry champions those who are not able to protect themselves, and devours them whole. 😢

[@2Phil4Life]

I could listen to her talk for another hour I love how she speaks!

[@drewbennett420]

Her voice is so comforting I’m so proud of her

[@jasg2228]

This gave me chills/goose bumps. So beautifully said and helped me appreciate my love for pop even more!

[@dmtr404]

so so so happy and proud of her! this girl has been through a lot. thank god she’s finally free now to do what she wants the song and vocals are amazing

[@feitocomfruta]

That’s the thing music and art, it resonates differently for everyone, but it also hits the same note in everyone. I remember watching people reacting to her high note in Praying, and through the tears and surprise, everyone felt something break through in their hearts, from sorrow, to victory, to healing, to anger, and everything in between.

[@zuzannakielar]

her vocals are so beautiful and she looks angelic🤍

[@cchang93cc]

That was so beautiful. So glad she has the rights to her voice back and that she's doing a lot better now. It sounds and looks like she's more at peace with herself and what life has thrown at her.

[@KallieMae]

Thank you, Kesha, for fighting to use your voice so that we could heal with you. I know it wasn’t easy, but I’ll forever be in your debt for it. Rainbow saved me from a lifetime of anger and bitterness from my trauma. I never would’ve thought party-girl Kesha would be the one to teach me what the church and bible never could - true forgiveness that heals your soul.

[@snowcat9703]

This was absolutely incredible! I was not expecting much out of this but as a poetry writer and emotionally struggling, I genuinely related to this and was surprised by how well she presented her speech and how honest and genuine she was. She was open, she was raw, and she was herself. You could feel the emotion and you could feel her recall her experiences. “I dont hide from my emotions, i dive into them” I definitely respect this woman more than I’ve ever considered. GOD Bless you Kesha Rose; i cannot wait for cathedral to be released 😌❤️

[@parkerburgio]

A truly courageous, intelligent, beautiful and talented human being and a stunning performance. Can’t wait to stream the F out of Cathedral. I’ve already done that for Joyride. I love that we’re getting such different vibes and seeing different sides of her this era.

[@eugeniucuznetov7520]

Great Talk! I appreciate the encouragement to dive deep into emotion, and especially giving them voice! Thank you Kesha!

[@MoYaseen-li1lrai]

Been there from the start. What a journey! Love you, baby Kesha ❤

[@pinkfrostedcwpcake]

She’s so beautiful, her words and her music so lovely. I can’t even have words for this

[@Bellaparrott]

May she release this song❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@konstantinosvlachos6657]

IM LIKE OBSESSED WITH HER TALKING VOICE. ❤❤❤❤

[@KoolSeaTurtlez]

Not Ke$ha bringing me to tears this morning :,), absolutely lovely, thank you!

[@isthisacleveruser6879]

she's beyond inspiring ♥️

[@chillidogkev]

I'm not inspired in the slightest and one wonders what possible inspiration I should experience? I see and hear someone somewhat self obsessed and full of their own self importance.

[@sophiecummings7724]

STUNNING I am so far beyond happy for her and excited for new music ❤ I hope this is on the new album when it drops, what an incredible song.

[@tonyad291]

I remember when "Praying" came out, it moved me to tears. Always love her music! So happy for her!

[@fadicoolboy]

Love this so much, her truth shined through, and she can now share that with the world again. So inspiring!

[@mykhailozaverukha3876]

so emotional and touching😭💔That's why I love you, Kesha

[@KenTheDo11]

That performance at the end blew me away. Holy smokes

[@ayeletnechmad3874]

I’m bawling my eyes out… this song is so beautiful I can’t even put into words what this means to me. I hope I’ll be my cathedral one day

[@TheTwardSays]

Keep playing the song over and over...also love that she just got to the point right away TED could coach others on that more!

[@MsElectricLover]

She's such a beautiful star. I LOVE YOU Kesha!! you're so talented, so inspiring, and you're the living proof that anyone can make it through darkness and challenging moments.