Kesha Previews 4 New Songs, Hopes to Release New Album 'Early Next Year'
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The 'TiK ToK' hitmaker has submitted 22 songs to Dr. Luke's label Kemosabe Records amidst their ongoing legal battle.

AceShowbiz - Kesha, formerly Ke$ha, has delivered 22 new songs, which she recorded at her own expense, to Dr. Luke's label Kemosabe Records amidst their ongoing legal battle. The "TiK ToK" hitmaker previews four of her new songs "Hunt You Down", "Learn to Let It Go", "Rose" and "Rainbow".

New York Times describes "Hunt You Down" as "a real country song with banjo and some real country sentiments." It includes lyrics like, "If you [expletive] around, I'll hunt you down." "Learn to Let It Go" is a "something you'd hear in heavy rotation on radio with Kesha's beautiful, low voice singing that a happy ending is up to you." "Rose" is "a toast to an old boyfriend who has married." The lyrics include, "The good things never last."

While "Rainbow", which was written while she was in rehab, is said to "be your favorite Kesha song." She sings, "I found a rainbow, rainbow, baby. Trust me, I know life is scary, but just put those colors on, girl, and come and paint the world with me tonight."

Although Sony previously confirmed that Kesha's new album is in the works, it is unclear when the new tunes will be released. A source tells PEOPLE that the singer's team is "hoping the music can come out early next year."

Despite Sony's involvement, the source says the corporation is "just participating as a buffer, a mediator" and that Luke "maintains total control." Kesha still owes the label three albums. "Ultimately, he is calling all the shots. Given his vitriol and enmity towards Kesha," adds the source.

Kesha's camp is "skeptical of the process" and has been trying to put the record together for six months. "There's still a lot of work to be done before it can be released. We've been trying for six months," says the source, "On 'Warrior', when Warrior came out, the whole start to finish of the creative process was about seven or eight months. There's a list of producers they've agreed upon [to work with]."

In response to Kesha's NY Times interview, Luke's attorney Christine Lepera releases a statement, blaming the singer for her third LP delay. "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," the attorney says, "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."

Lepera maintains any delay is due to standards typical within the label. "[Kesha] 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," she says, "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."

She adds, "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."

Lepera says Luke and his label are invested in Kesha's new album. "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," she explains, "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."

Sony previously released a statement echoing Luke's sentiments. "Creating a new album takes time, and everyone's goal is to deliver a high-quality album consistent with Kesha's past releases," read the statement, "We hope to share exciting new music with Kesha's fans soon."

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