Rainbow

After years of legal battles with Dr. Luke and a struggle with an eating disorder, Kesha stepped into the studio to reclaim her voice. Released on August 11, 2017, Rainbow marked a sharp departure from the electropop sound that defined her early career. The album blends pop rock, glam rock, neo soul, and country pop across thirteen tracks that focus on self-forgiveness and female empowerment. She took full control of the production process, working alongside Ricky Reed, Ben Folds, and her mother Pebe Sebert to create a grounded, human sound.

The record features guest appearances from Dolly Parton on the cover of "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You" and Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal on "Backstabber." Critics noted the raw honesty in songs like "Praying," which served as the lead single and earned platinum certifications worldwide. The project debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 117,000 equivalent units sold in its first week, eventually earning Platinum certification from the RIAA for over one million units in the United States. [edit]