News Summary

Pop singer Kesha has entered the startup world with the launch of her new platform, Smash. The community-based app aims to connect and protect music creators, aligning with Kesha’s mission to support artists’ rights. This move follows her own experiences with restrictive record deals and legal battles. Smash, described as ‘LinkedIn for music creators’ or a ‘Fiverr-style marketplace,’ prioritizes artists’ rights and offers a space for collaboration without gatekeeping. Kesha, who serves as the CEO, is joined by CTO Alan Cannistraro, formerly of Apple and Facebook. The platform complements her independent record label, Kesha Records, and represents her broader goal of empowering artists to maintain creative control over their work.