Woman (Kesha song)


"Woman" is a song recorded by American singer Kesha and featuring the Dap-Kings Horns for her third studio album Rainbow. It was released as the first promotional single from the album on July 13, 2017. The song was then released as the second US single, and third overall, from the album on January 23, 2018.

Background and composition

In an essay for Rolling Stone, Kesha wrote:
Later, Kesha revealed the real purpose of releasing the song- to protest Donald Trump in offense to his "pussy grabbing comment," according to her interview with Metro.co.uk. In another interview with Rolling Stone, she stated, "I just really love being a woman and I wanted an anthem for anyone else who wants to yell about being self-sufficient and strong." Along with releasing the music video, she also released an essay detailing her intentions of writing the song and releasing it early from her album.
The song is performed in the key of F minor with a tempo of 115 beats per minute.

Critical reception

Critics and fans alike praised the song. Rolling Stone called the song "funk-laden", while Business Insider identified the song as "funk-filled pop."

Commercial performance

"Woman" debuted at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending August 5, 2017, selling 19,000 copies in the United States according to Nielsen Soundscan. Thanks to an array of dance remixes, "Woman" topped the Dance Club Songs chart on the issue dated December 23, 2017, becoming Kesha's third number one on that chart, and her first since "Timber" in 2014.

Music video

The music video for the song was released on July 13, 2017.

Live performances

The song was part of the setlist of Kesha's Rainbow Tour. She performed the song on Good Morning America, where she also performed "Praying". Kesha also performed the song at numerous iHeart Radio festivals. On January 22, 2018, Kesha released the official live version, which was recorded during her Rainbow Tour.

Usage in media

This song featured in the 2020 DC Extended Universe film Birds of Prey with Kesha praising the usage of her song.

Track listing

Digital download and streaming
  1. "Woman" – 3:16
Digital download and streaming
  1. "Woman" – 3:25
  2. "Woman" – 2:59
  3. "Woman" – 3:08

    Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history