A photo posted by Kesha (@iiswhoiis) on Feb 23, 2016 at 4:35pm PSTFor a singer whose music is all about escapism, it's shocking it took this long for a remix to imagine as finally free. The 'No Luke' Remix of ' by Brooklyn electronic outfit We Are Temporary does just that, as it strips all of Dr.
KE$HA - DIE YOUNG WE ARE TEMPORARY “NO LUKE” REMIX This is a totally illegal and unauthorized We Are Temporary drag remix of Kesha’s “Die Young”, that strips the song of all of producer Dr. Luke’s production and contributions, leaving only Kesha’s voice intact and building a completely new, raw, and dark electronic track around her voice. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.
Luke's production from the Warrior pop star's hit and adds a few dark synths in their place. As opportunistic as it may seem (Have you ever heard of We Are Temporary before this?), it also does something even greater: it works as a sonic restoration of justice.In a case as frustrating, protracted and thus far tragic (a judge denied Kesha's injunction, leaving her six album contract with her accused rapist still in effect), it's easy to support the singer: a young, vulnerable teen who signed a record contract with a man who allegedly exploited her in the vilest ways in the years that ensued. Given the circumstances, it's easy to shout #FreeKesha on Twitter, as so many fans and celebrities have done. Seeing a feminist response emerge so heavily and publicly is heartening in and of itself.However, as easy as it is to speak up for Kesha, it's much harder to deny power from an abuser, alleged or otherwise. By stripping Dr.
Luke's production from the original, the remix literally frees Kesha's voice from the reigns of her alleged rapist, and the man so inextricably linked to her career thus far. While it certainly works in fan service of solidarity with the pop star, it also renders Dr. Luke impotent and invisible, doing the sonic equivalent of what the legal system hasn't done, at least thus far.In this regard, the remix is a suspension of the sad reality of Kesha and Dr.
Luke's current professional trajectories. Paradoxically, by speaking up and pursuing legal action, Kesha has been rendered voiceless, like so many victims who decide to come forward. While the fate of her professional future hangs in the balance, Dr. Luke remains able to work freely without repercussion or consequences, his career as pop producer extraordinaire left unfettered.While it's refreshing to hear this power imbalance remedied via a remix, it would be even more amazing to see such entrenched sexism corrected via the legal system, record companies or any of the other power structures that uphold it. As Kesha's case slogs on, we can only hope for such a restorative outcome.
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(Ke$ha)
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
Oh what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
Oh what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
(Becky G.)
Yo!
Ke$ha
Becky G
Remix!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yo!
Ke$ha
Becky G
Remix!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
(both)
let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
(Becky G)
Woah oh woah oh
like we're gonna die young x3
Woah oh woah oh
like we're gonna die young x3
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(Ke$ha)
let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
(Becky G)
Yo!
Tonight I'mma break it down down
They stop when they hear my sound sound
We so high lost of ground ground
I'm bumping speakers mad loud
Yo!
Tonight I'mma break it down down
They stop when they hear my sound sound
We so high lost of ground ground
I'm bumping speakers mad loud
Drop down when the bass go boom boom faster make a car go zoom zoom I'mma star right by the moon moon its about me not not about you ou
When I'm on the mic yes yes I'm ferocious
Yes I'm a monster no you can't focus
I'mma be everywhere on your kids posters
Yes I'm a monster no you can't focus
I'mma be everywhere on your kids posters
When I'm on the mic I ain't gotta think twice
I'm a cool cat you a itty bitty mice
Little bit of diva little bit of nice
Little bit of nerd little bit of spice
I'm a cool cat you a itty bitty mice
Little bit of diva little bit of nice
Little bit of nerd little bit of spice
(Ke$ha)
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
Oh what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
Oh what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
(Becky G)
Woah oh woah oh
like we're gonna die young x3
Woah oh woah oh
like we're gonna die young x3
(Ke$ha)
let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
(Becky G)
Won't stop cause its my time time
I'm staying on my grind grind
You trying to take my shine shine
Step back bye-bye
Won't stop cause its my time time
I'm staying on my grind grind
You trying to take my shine shine
Step back bye-bye
When I rap all the boys go cray cray
Every time that I jump on the sta-age
Oh you like it when I'm in your fa-ace?
And if you don't man what you gonna sa-ay?
Every time that I jump on the sta-age
Oh you like it when I'm in your fa-ace?
And if you don't man what you gonna sa-ay?
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Yes I got a gap and I think its a bonus
All my fans love it all my haters seem to notice
Say what you want but I think its bogus
Yes I got a gap and I think its a bonus
All my fans love it all my haters seem to notice
Say what you want but I think its bogus
Yeah you know what's up tonight
Living young doing nothing right
No no you're thinking twice
Living young doing nothing right
Living young doing nothing right
No no you're thinking twice
Living young doing nothing right
(Ke$ha)
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
Oh what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young x2
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
Oh what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young x2
(Becky G)
Woah oh woah oh
like we're gonna die young x3
Woah oh woah oh
like we're gonna die young x3
(both)
let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young!
let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young!