| "Sleazy" | |
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| Promotional single by Kesha | |
| from the EP Cannibal | |
| A-side | "We R Who We R" |
| Released | October 29, 2010 |
| Genre | Dance-pop[1] |
| Length | 3:25 |
| Label | RCA |
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| Alternative cover | |
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"Sleazy" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Kesha, taken from her first extended play (EP), Cannibal (2010). The song was written by Kesha alongside Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Benjamin Levin, Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford, and Klas Åhlund, with production done by Bangladesh, Dr. Luke and Levin. While working on the album she enlisted the help of producer Bangladesh so that she could give her music a more distinct edge. Kesha uses a "sing-rap" vocal style throughout the song and uses layered vocals that are enhanced in some parts with the use of auto-tune. Lyrically the song speaks of wealthy men hitting on Kesha, trying to buy her attention.
The song was covered by Ben Folds as part of "The Best Imitation of Myself: A Retrospective". The song was later re-released featuring rapper André 3000. The collaboration came about after Kesha sent him a copy of the track in hopes that he would like it; they later spoke on the phone and André agreed to appear on the track. André's verse speaks about a young child dealing with his deadbeat father and also his friendship with Kesha.
Critical reception of the song was generally positive with critics citing the song as a strong club number that is influenced by the songs of M.I.A., Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Lil Wayne. "Sleazy" charted in both Canada and the United States, peaking at 46 and 51, respectively.
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Henselwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Barshad, Amos (October 29, 2010). "Ke$ha's New Single Is Called 'Sleazy'". Vulture. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2024.