June 3, 2022
On May 20, Harry Styles released his new album Harry’s House, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart. This is his third studio album in which all thirteen songs are in the top 30...
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May 26, 2022
The Song House is a songwriter house in Nashville, Tennessee where all levels of writers and artists come together to develop music. Every week, 12-15 songwriters are challenged to write a hook in...
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May 27, 2022
It’s been one year since the young pop-star, Olivia Rodrigo, released her first music album “Sour”. Since her debut, Olivia Rodrigo has won 3 Grammy Awards and named Women of the Year in 2022.
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March 31, 2022
After a cancelled performance at the Asuncionico festival in Paraguay Doja cat received backlash from fans claiming the singer neglected them outside of her hotel. After the many complaints from...
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April 11, 2022
After a long 4 year’s K-pop group Big Bang makes a comeback to the music scene with the song “Still Life.” This song has become another banger from the group reminding fans of the music they once...
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April 6, 2022
The first theatre production highlighting the global takeover of the K-Pop industry will be making its Broadway debut later this year, with its opening night scheduled for November 20, while...
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April 6, 2022
Over the past month, singer Ed Sheeran has been battling a copyright trial, accusing him of plagiarizing his 2017 hit song, “Shape of You” the song’s resemblance to their song, “Oh Why” Sami Chokri...
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April 5, 2022
If you’ve been on social media for the past few months, odds are you’ve probably heard of the iconic viral hit, “Leave The Door Open” by Silk Sonic on just about every corner of the internet.
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April 2, 2022
Debut: April 2022 After having competed on the reality survival show, “My Teenage Girl”, the seven-member group CLASS:y was formed, signing a seven-year contract with label, M25. The group was...
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April 1, 2022
Queendom returned for its long awaited second season (hosted by Girls Generation’s Tayeon) and here’s all you need to know: Queendom is a South Korean reality-survival show in which six girl groups...
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April 7, 2022
Bobby Shmurda has finally been released from his deal with Epic Records following his own plea for his release on social media stating, “I did six years in jail trying to get off this label before...
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April 5, 2022
Alas, BIGBANG have finally made their long-awaited return to the spotlight with their new single, “Still Life” – a heartfelt ballad about the perils of growing up and learning from your past. As...
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In a bold declaration of her values, pop icon Kesha has made headlines by permanently altering a key lyric in her 2009 smash hit "Tik Tok." Originally opening with "Wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy," the song now takes a starkly different tone with the inclusion of "f— P. Diddy." This change was first showcased during her performance at Coachella and has since been cemented as the new standard for the song.
Kesha’s decision comes in the wake of serious accusations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, involving sexual misconduct. The shift in lyrics was not merely a one-time alteration for dramatic effect; it represents a steadfast stand by Kesha against alleged injustice, reflecting her commitment to integrity and truth, even in her artistic expressions.
The move to alter an iconic song's lyrics after its release is relatively unprecedented and highlights a growing consideration within the music industry: the alignment of an artist's work with their personal ethics and the evolving cultural context. This change, while seemingly simple, underscores a larger conversation about the responsibility artists bear in reflecting societal changes and personal growth in their work.
Moreover, Kesha's firm stance and the public support it has garnered underscore the potential power of artists to influence public discourse through their platforms. This could set a precedent for how artists handle their past works that no longer represent their current values or the changing societal norms.
The implications of such changes are vast. For music creators, this could mean revisiting past works with a critical eye, ensuring that their art continues to represent their values and the expectations of their audiences. It also poses questions about the permanence of recorded art and the dynamics between an artist's evolving perspective and their historical expressions.
As Kesha gears up for upcoming performances, including headlining WeHo Pride in Los Angeles, the industry watches closely. This act of lyrical revision not only reinforces the impact of personal integrity in the arts but also heralds a potentially new era where music is as dynamic and evolving as the cultural and ethical landscapes it echoes.
