Origami!
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| Single by Kesha | ||||
| Released | May 8, 2026 | |||
| Genre | Electropop[1] | |||
| Length | 2:34 | |||
| Label | Kesha | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Composer | Kyle Buckley | |||
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"Origami!" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American singer and songwriter Kesha. It was released on May 8, 2026, by her own self-titled record label. The single was written and produced by Kesha, with additional writing credit to Kyle Buckley and JBach and production by Buckley and Kesha.
Background and development
[edit]Kesha said that she wrote the song as a, "celebration of survival, liberation and radical joy".[2] Additionally, she said that, "Origami!" is a celebration of sex. Wherever and with whoever you choose to have it with! It’s about embracing freedom and self-love that we all deserve".[3]
Promotion
[edit]To promote the single, Kesha held an open verse contest on her music connecting platform, Smash. Artists were encouraged to submit an original verse for "Origami!" that would replace the second verse. Similar to the open verse contest for her single, "Attention!", the finalists would have a chance to have their version officially released through Kesha's independent record label.[4]
Music video
[edit]The official music video was released on May 24, 2026. It was directed by Kesha, along with Brett Loudermilk and Zain Curtis, and choreographed by Robbie Blue.[5] Gayety said the video delivers a "playful, sex-positive visual" leaning into uninhibited self-expression, and erotic energy".[6]
Reception
[edit]DraftKings Network gave the song a positive review, stating "Origami! points toward Kesha’s raunchy, wink-heavy club-pop register: chant-ready hooks, body-forward imagery, travel-gloss fantasy, and the central fold-me-up metaphor carried directly through the title".[7]
Live performance
[edit]During a surprise DJ set for Live Nation in San Francisco, Kesha performed the track for the first time.[8] The song was included on her setlist for the Freedom Tour (2026).[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ Stickler, Jon (May 8, 2026). "Kesha Releases New Single Origami!". Stereoboard. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Hear Kesha's New Single 'Origami!'". antiMusic. May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ Bland, Travis (May 8, 2026). "Kesha Releases New Single "Origami!" Ahead of Summer Tour". Consequence. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ Kesha (May 27, 2026). "ORIGAMI! Open Verse Competition". Smash Music. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ RTT News Staff Writer (May 24, 2026). "Kesha Shares Erotic And Playful 'ORIGAMI!' Video". RTT News. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ↑ Azevedo, Josh (May 20, 2026). "Kesha Unleashes Liberated 'ORIGAMI!' Music Video Ahead Of The Freedom Tour". Gayety. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ↑ Johnson, Dan (May 7, 2026). "When does Kesha drop her new single, Origami?". DraftKings. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ Karoff, Timothy (May 2, 2026). "Kesha plays surprise set in San Francisco park, says she's moving here". SFGate. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ Kozak, Jacquelyn (May 25, 2026). "Kesha's "Freedom" tour: see the pics from opening night". Retrieved August 14, 2026.
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