Kesha has released her new single 'JOYRIDE' on Independence Day, marking her first song since parting ways with Dr. Luke's record label in December 2023. The 37-year-old singer celebrated her newfound independence with a dramatic performance at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City, where she wielded a large knife and wore various bold outfits, including a nun's costume and cowboy chic ensemble. The new track, produced by Zhone and co-written with Madison Love, features fierce, defiant lyrics about freedom and self-empowerment. The release of 'JOYRIDE' is seen as a celebration of Kesha's liberation from a lengthy legal battle with Dr. Luke, whom she accused of abuse. Kesha teased the song with vibrant visuals on social media, including a nod to the cult classic 'Mean Girls.' The song's upbeat, electro sound draws comparisons to her earlier hits like 'TiK ToK' and 'We R Who We R.'