Kesha releases 'ATTENTION! (SMASH FEATURES)' via Kesha Records

KESHA CELEBRATES HER INNOVATIVE NEW COMMUNITY PLATFORM, SMASH, WITH ATTENTION! (SMASH FEATURES)

NEW EP COLLECTS TWO ORIGINAL SPINS ON HIT SINGLE PERSONALLY SELECTED BY KESHA FROM EXCLUSIVE SMASH FEATURE CHALLENGE

WORLDWIDE COMPETITION SAW OVER 500 SUBMISSIONS FROM

MORE THAN 40 COUNTRIES

ATTENTION! (SMASH FEATURES) AVAILABLE NOW VIA KESHA RECORDS – LISTEN

Multi-Platinum global pop superstar Kesha has unveiled ATTENTION! (SMASH FEATURES), collecting two brand new spins on her hit single, “ATTENTION!” (featuring pop disruptor Slayyyter and rising UK artist Rose Gray), created via an exclusive feature challenge heralding the launch of SMASH - a global creator community and marketplace where musicians connect and create independently. The competition saw over 500 submissions from more than 40 countries around the world, with Kesha ultimately selecting her two favorites for the new EP, including original remixes from Sizzy Rocket, and XAMIYA. ATTENTION! (SMASH FEATURES) is available everywhere now via her own Kesha Records.

“I’ve learned from my own experience fighting for ownership of my music and being my own record label for the past 6 years that having a career as an independent female artist in the music industry is not for the faint of heart. Kesha's message is a reminder that NO ONE gets to take away your voice or your right to live authentically wild and free.” — Sizzy Rocket, singer-songwriter, Independent SMASH Creator

LISTEN TO ATTENTION! (SMASH FEATURES) – EP

Co-founded by Kesha Sebert (CEO), Alan Cannistraro (CTO), and Lagan Sebert (COO) alongside a team of top music industry and tech veterans, SMASH aims to help music creators build long thriving careers through community support and by providing a direct line to opportunities. By connecting a safe and supportive community of the very best songwriters, artists, producers, instrumentalists, singers, and sound engineers, SMASH takes the power out of the hands of the traditional music business gatekeepers and places it into the hands of those who create the music. The announcement of SMASH – which received wide-ranging media attention from such publications as Variety, WIRED, and Tech Crunch – was joined by a remix challenge for Kesha’s acclaimed hit single “BOY CRAZY.,” with the winners then featured on this summer’s 5-track BOY CRAZY. (SMASH REMIXES) – EP, available everywhere now HERE.

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ABOUT SMASH:

The system is broken. Music consumption is at an all-time high and the creator economy is booming, but making a living is harder now than ever for music creators. SMASH is where any music creator can find their musical tribe and create their own…SMASH.

SMASH is a new community platform where creators connect, collaborate and make money on their own terms – and, most importantly, retain rights to whatever they create. By building a community of music creators of all types and connecting them in a safe and supportive community, SMASH takes the power out of the hands of the traditional gatekeepers and puts money back into the pockets of the creators.

For more, please visit www.smashmusic.io.

ABOUT KESHA SEBERT, SMASH CO-FOUNDER, CEO:

One of Spotify’s Top 100 Artists with close to 40M monthly listeners, Kesha is one of the most popular and respected artists of her generation. Ranked by Billboard as the 26th Top Female Artist of the 21st century, she has earned 10 top 10 singles, billions of streams, two #1 albums, four #1 songs on Top 40 radio and more than 40M followers across social media. The 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated superstar has earned the unanimous praise of critics around the world along with a diverse, passionate, and socially-engaged global audience who believe in the messages behind her music. An innovative entrepreneur whose ventures outside of music include multiple top-rated TV programs, an award-winning film, a book, a cruise, and a cosmetics line, Kesha recently launched her own label, Kesha Records, stating “Music has the power to connect the world, and I aspire for my work to be a beacon of light and goodness.” Released via Kesha Records on Independence Day, July 4, Kesha’s long-awaited sixth studio album, . (PERIOD), proved an undeniable summer sensation with worldwide critical applause and popular success that saw it debut at #1 on Billboard’s “Top Dance Albums” and #3 on “Independent Albums” as well as among the top 20 on the overall Billboard 200. Kesha celebrated . (PERIOD) with the biggest live run of her already extraordinary career, The Tits Out Tour, a milestone North American headline tour highlighted by sold-out headline shows at such world-famous venues as Los Angeles, CA’s Kia Forum and New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

ABOUT ALAN CANNISTRARO, SMASH CO-FOUNDER, CTO:

Alan Cannistraro is a technologist with a distinguished career creating innovative media consumption products. He helped pioneer iOS apps during his tenure at Apple from 2000-2012, including developing the first apps on the Apple App Store. Steve Jobs, reportedly “nervous the App Store wouldn’t be a hit,” encouraged Cannistraro’s efforts, seeking compelling first-party applications to showcase the platform’s potential. Cannistraro was instrumental in architecting and engineering Apple products including Podcasts, Books, Final Cut Pro, iPhone and iPod among others. After Apple, Cannistraro moved to Facebook to help drive their “mobile first” strategy, building many widely lauded features. He followed his tenure at Facebook by embarking on entrepreneurial ventures including founding Rheo, a social video platform designed to create a “lean-back experience,” curating content organized by the viewer’s mood. Cannistraro, whose first passion was as a musician and DJ, is now excited to be working with SMASH to help shift the music creation economy in favor of the creators.

ABOUT LAGAN SEBERT, SMASH CO-FOUNDER, COO:

With a background in community network building, artist management, digital media production, and business operations, Lagan Sebert complements Kesha’s vision with the operational expertise required to build and scale a technology platform. His experience creating and managing content for the world’s most popular music artists and tech brands includes Google, Apple, Meta, IBM, and many more, while his skill for overseeing business functions ensures SMASH will be run with efficiency and strategic focus as it grows. As a co-founder of Hometeam Global Content, Sebert proved his ability to build a global community of independent Filmmakers. Hometeam has grown each of its five years of existence and was named to Fast Company’s most innovative list for 2023.

ABOUT NICOLE ST. JEAN, SMASH MUSIC & TECH ADVISOR

Nicole St. Jean builds the future of entertainment where music, marketing, and tech collide. With roots in digital marketing and a decade leading music partnerships at companies like Peloton, Twitter, and Wave, she creates new pathways and creative campaigns for audiences to connect and experience art across emerging platforms.

As music lead at Twitter, Nicole was responsible for collaborations with Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Coachella. As the tech world morphs quickly, Nicole is passionate about SMASH and its mission to keep artists and creators in the driver's seat.

ABOUT JESSICA MCKELLAR, SMASH BUSINESS ADVISOR:

Jessica McKellar is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pilot, a leading bookkeeping firm powered by software. With a background in computer science from MIT, she has been instrumental in the success of startups including Ksplice and Zulip, both of which were acquired by major tech companies. Formerly she was Director of Engineering at Dropbox. At Pilot, she continues to drive innovation and excellence, making significant strides in the tech industry. For more, please see pilot.com.

ABOUT SIZZY ROCKET, SMASH ATTENTION! COMPETITION WINNER:

Sizzy Rocket became the sneering face of 21st century underground sapphic punk thanks to her viral 2016 debut, the electroclash seducer “Bestie.” Freshly independent during summer 2019, Rocket self-released her sophomore album, Grrrl, and self-booked a sold out US tour. In true rebel fashion, Rocket accompanied her third studio album, ANARCHY (2020), with subversive visuals during the global lockdown. Breaking the internet with her viral voyeuristic sex-tape music video for single “Smells Like Sex,” she received an award from Playboy and was exhibited at Art Basel in 2021. She also brought fans and friends together for a unique virtual performance art experience, live from an abandoned theme park. Rocket switched gears on her subsequent EP, the indie sleaze-inspired RAT (2023), as she found herself making electro-charged dance anthems for the underdogs, inspired by wild nights out at iconic clubs in Los Angeles. In addition to being a critically acclaimed recording artist and an underground LGBTQIA+ icon for the past decade, Rocket’s playfully corruptive influence is most evident on songs she’s penned for IT girls from Noah Cyrus to Heidi Montag to Uffie. She’s also toured nationwide with the likes of PVRIS, Pale Waves, Alice Glass, DeathbyRomy, VÉRITE, and Lauren Sanderson. Now, as she finishes up her fourth studio album in her hometown of Las Vegas while building an army of screaming bleach-haired riot grrrls, it’s clear that Rocket is a force to be reckoned with - and she’s just getting started.

ABOUT XAMIYA, SMASH ATTENTION! COMPETITION WINNER:

XAMIYA was formed after KAMIYA and XANSEI collaborated on the song Déjà Vu. Since then, the duo has been dedicated to music production, blending genres such as Alternative/Indie Rock, UK Garage, Drum & Bass, and French House. Drawing inspiration from Japan’s street culture and their own creative vision, XAMIYA aims to bring an entirely new and unheard-of project to life.

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Taylor Ohryn