"Take It Off" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Kesha, from her debut album, Animal. It was written by Kesha Sebert, Lukasz Gottwald and Claude Kelly and it was produced by Dr. Luke with vocal editing done by Emily Wright. It was released as the fourth and final single from the album on July 13, 2010. "Take It Off"'s initial writing consisted of Kesha attending a drag show and becoming turned on by drag queens taking their clothing off. The song is an upbeat song that uses heavy amounts of auto tune and utilizes an electro infused beat, driven by a melody known as the Arabian riff.
Take It Off (Kesha song)
A still of the music video that shows Kesha "unzipping" herself, transforming into stardust. The scene is intended to be symbolic with the transformation representing letting go of one's inhibitions.
Kesha performing "Take It Off" on the Get Sleazy Tour
Kesha Rose Sebert, known mononymously as Kesha, is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, at age 18, she was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha's first major success came in early 2009 when she was featured on rapper Flo Rida's number-one single, "Right Round".
Kesha in 2022
Kesha performing at The Echo in 2009
Kesha at French radio station NRJ in 2010
Kesha performing live during the Get Sleazy Tour, her first headlining tour, in 2011