TiK ToK

Produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco, this relentless, synthesized party anthem established the dominant sound of mainstream pop for the turn of the 2010s decade. Kesha combined spoken-word rap verses concerning unapologetic hedonism with an explosive, soaring pop chorus fueled by video game-esque electronic blips. It shattered digital sales records upon release and solidified the trash-glamour aesthetic of the era.