Why pop music requires the uncomfortable presence of truth
In short: Pop star Kesha argues that authenticity is the essential ingredient for a hit. Watch as she breaks down the creative alchemy behind her most famous tracks and performs a new song.
Kesha explores the connection between songwriting and honesty, suggesting that music lacks quality when it fails to tell the truth. She examines the specific creative processes that shaped her hits, including "TiK ToK" and "Praying," before delivering a debut performance of her song "Cathedral."
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