Kesha was "under immense pressure to starve" herself when she worked with Dr. Luke.
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The 'Tik Tok' hitmaker has claimed she nearly killed herself trying to stay thin when she worked with the 43-year-old music producer.
She said: "I was under immense pressure to starve myself. And I tried to and almost killed myself in the process."
And the 29-year-old singer says she started to fall out with Dr. Luke when he told her to sing lyrics she deemed to be offensive.
She added to the New York Times newspaper: "Lyrics that would say, 'Get that heifer out my face. I'm going to pull your ponytail back because you don't know me, bitch, you phony trick.'
"I was like, 'O.K., not going to sing that. I will not sing those words. Like, no.' And then there was this argument about it."
Meanwhile, Kesha is working hard on new music, which will be released "soon".
Sony said in a statement: "Creating a new album takes time, and everyone's goal is to deliver a high quality album consistent with Kesha's past releases. We hope to share exciting new music with Kesha's fans soon."
However, Kesha's lawyer Daniel Petrocelli was less optimistic, adding: "Kesha has been trying for six months to record and release new music. Only in the last month, after our last court hearing, has any progress been made, but it is hardly enough. Kesha still has received no commitments on promotion, songs, or even a release date. We hope things turn around fast. Meanwhile, Kesha intends to continue participating in the creative process in the hopes she can meaningfully return to work."
Kesha previously filed legal documents against Dr Luke, seeking to have her contract with him dissolved. She has also accused him of sexually, physically, verbally and emotionally abusing her. Luke also filed a counter-suit against the singer, accusing her of defamation.
Dr. Luke's lawyer, Christine Lepera responded with the following statement: "The New York Times Magazine profile piece that ran today unfortunately has many inaccuracies.
This article is part of a continuing coordinated press campaign by Kesha to mislead the public, mischaracterize what has transpired over the last two years, and gain unwarranted sympathy.
Kesha filed a shock and awe complaint of alleged abuse against Luke Gottwald in 2014 -- for contract negotiation leverage. It backfired.
She never intended to prove her claims. She has voluntarily withdrawn her California complaint, after having her counterclaims in New York for alleged abuse dismissed.
Nevertheless, she continues to maliciously level false accusations in the press to attack our client.
The reality is that for well over two years, Kesha chose—and it was entirely her choice—not to provide her label with any music.
Kesha was always free to move forward with her music, and an album could have been released long ago had she done so.
She exiled herself.
It was not until months after the denial of her injunction motion – for the first time in June and July 2016--that Kesha started to provide the label with music.
She provided 22 recordings created without any label consultation which were not in compliance with her contract, were in various stages of development, and which Kesha’s own team acknowledged needed work. Then, and for the last several months, the label has been in discussions with Kesha and her team to choose the best music, create additional music, and work on the tracks created.
A&R representatives of both Kemosabe and RCA have provided Kesha with detailed feedback in writing and in person on the tracks she provided to help her further develop the material. Kesha has also agreed with Kemosabe and RCA on a list of producers who will work with her on these tracks, a studio has been reserved for these sessions, and a budget for certain work provided.
The creation of an album is a process, however what has clearly been communicated is that the aim is for a release date as early as possible. It is in the economic best interest of the label and Mr. Gottwald to put out a top selling album, and that takes time. In fact, the label suggested an early release of an advance Kesha track. It was Kesha’s team who rejected this proposal.
Kesha’s claim in the article that she has no ability to earn money outside of touring is completely rebutted by well documented public court records which apparently escaped the article’s attention."
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