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  Studio Album · No. 2

Warrior Songwriting Credits by Kesha

2012 RCA Records / Kemosabe Records 12 tracks 44 min

Produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin

RCA Records / Kemosabe Records ElectropopRockEDMPop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kesha carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Kesha 0 tracksoutside writers
Kesha's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
20
Lyricists
10
Producers
2012
Released
Data Insight

Warrior continued Kesha's collaborative approach with Dr. Luke and Max Martin as the core production team, but pushed toward a rock aesthetic she had been seeking since Animal. Kesha co-wrote every track on the album, with "Love into the Light", produced by Greg Kurstin and credited solely to Kesha as writer, standing as the only fully self-authored track on the record. Nate Ruess of fun. co-wrote "Die Young," and Iggy Pop co-wrote and performed on "Dirty Love," making Warrior the first Kesha album with a classic rock icon as a credited co-writer.

Warrior is the second studio album by Kesha, released in November 2012 on RCA Records / Kemosabe Records and produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin. The album continued the electropop party-anthem formula of Animal while pushing toward a heavier rock direction, reflecting Kesha's stated admiration for classic rock acts and her desire to be taken seriously as a musician beyond her DJ-friendly club hits. 'Die Young' became her second number-one single on the Hot 100, while 'C'Mon' and 'Blow' further demonstrated her instinct for pop hooks wrapped in trashy excess. Though its rock ambitions were sometimes undercut by slick radio production, Warrior solidified Kesha's commercial position and revealed an artist straining against the constraints of her pop-star image. The album sold over one million copies and set the stage for the extended legal battle with Dr. Luke that would define the next chapter of her career.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Warrior
Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinPebe SebertHenry Walter Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinPebe SebertHenry Walter Dr. LukeCirkutEmily Wright Kesha (Lead Vocals)
2
Die Young #2
Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinNate RuessHenry Walter Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinNate RuessHenry Walter Dr. LukeBenny BlancoCirkut Kesha (Lead Vocals)
3
C'Mon #27
Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Dr. LukeBenny BlancoCirkutEmily Wright Kesha (Lead Vocals)
4
Thinking of You
Kesha SebertKlas ÅhlundŁukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinAmmar MalikDan OmelioHenry Walter Kesha SebertKlas ÅhlundŁukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinAmmar MalikDan OmelioHenry Walter Dr. LukeBenny BlancoCirkutEmily Wright Kesha (Lead Vocals)
5
Crazy Kids #40
Kesha SebertWilliam AdamsŁukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinHenry Walter Kesha SebertWilliam AdamsŁukasz GottwaldBenjamin LevinHenry Walter Dr. LukeBenny BlancoCirkut Kesha (Lead Vocals)
6
Wherever You Are
Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinHenry Walter Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinHenry Walter Dr. LukeCirkut Kesha (Lead Vocals)
7
Dirty Love
Kesha SebertIggy PopŁukasz GottwaldPebe SebertMatt SquireHenry Walter Kesha SebertIggy PopŁukasz GottwaldPebe SebertMatt SquireHenry Walter Dr. LukeCirkutMatt Squire Kesha (Lead Vocals)Iggy Pop (Vocals)
8
Wonderland
Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldAllan GriggPebe SebertHenry Walter Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldAllan GriggPebe SebertHenry Walter Dr. LukeKool KojakCirkutEmily Wright Kesha (Lead Vocals)
9
Only Wanna Dance with You
Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinHenry Walter Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinHenry Walter Dr. LukeMax MartinCirkutSteven Wolf Kesha (Lead Vocals)
10
Supernatural
Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldNik KershawMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Kesha SebertŁukasz GottwaldNik KershawMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Dr. LukeCirkut Kesha (Lead Vocals)
11
All That Matters (The Beautiful Life)
Kesha SebertShellbackMax MartinSavan KotechaAlexander KronlundLukas Loules Kesha SebertShellbackMax MartinSavan KotechaAlexander KronlundLukas Loules Max MartinShellback Kesha (Lead Vocals)
12
Love into the Light
Kesha Sebert Kesha Sebert Greg Kurstin Kesha (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 28 contributors

KS
Kesha Sebert
Writer
On this album12 written
HW
Henry Walter
Writer
On this album10 written
ŁG
Łukasz Gottwald
Writer
On this album10 written
MM
Max Martin
Writer · Producer
On this album6 written
BL
Benjamin Levin
Writer
On this album4 written
PS
Pebe Sebert
Writer
On this album3 written
BM
Bonnie McKee
Writer
On this album2 written
MS
Matt Squire
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
S
Shellback
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AK
Alexander Kronlund
Writer
On this album1 written
AG
Allan Grigg
Writer
On this album1 written
AM
Ammar Malik
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Warrior

Who co-wrote Die Young by Kesha on Warrior?
"Die Young" was co-written by Kesha, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, Nate Ruess (of the band fun.), and Henry Walter (Cirkut). Nate Ruess's hook contribution helped shape the song's anthemic quality. The song peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, held off the top spot by Rihanna's "Diamonds" for the week ending December 8, 2012.
Who features on Dirty Love by Kesha on Warrior?
"Dirty Love" features Iggy Pop on vocals. Pop is also credited as a co-writer alongside Kesha, Dr. Luke, Pebe Sebert, Matt Squire, and Henry Walter. His inclusion was the most publicized collaboration on Warrior and reflected Kesha's stated admiration for classic rock and punk music.
Did Die Young by Kesha reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Die Young" reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking for the week ending December 8, 2012. It was held from the top position by Rihanna's "Diamonds." The song was the lead single from Warrior and became one of Kesha's biggest US hits, certified multi-Platinum by the RIAA.
Who produced Warrior by Kesha?
Warrior was executive produced by Dr. Luke, with additional production by Max Martin, Shellback, Benny Blanco, Cirkut, Ammo, Kool Kojak, Matt Squire, and others. Sessions ran from January through August 2012 across 16 studios in Nashville, Los Angeles, New York, Miami Beach, Malibu, Oklahoma City, and Stockholm.
Who wrote Love into the Light by Kesha on Warrior?
"Love into the Light" on Warrior was written solely by Kesha Sebert, the only track on the album with a single songwriter credit and no outside co-writers. The song was produced by Greg Kurstin. It represents the most personal and unmediated piece of songwriting on the album.
What chart position did C'Mon by Kesha reach on the Billboard Hot 100?
"C'Mon" peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the second single from Warrior and was co-written by Kesha, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, and Henry Walter. The song was produced by Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, Cirkut, and Emily Wright.
How many copies did Warrior by Kesha sell?
Warrior is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States (1 million album-equivalent units). It debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 with 86,000 copies sold in its first week. No verified worldwide total has been documented in chart sources.

Sources

Wikipedia: Warrior (Kesha album) MusicBrainz: Warrior (release group) Cover Art Archive: Warrior Cover Art Archive: Warrior by Kesha