 " Tik Tok " ( stylized as " TiK ToK " ) is the debut single by American recording artist Kesha . The song was produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco and co @-@ written by Kesha , Dr. Luke and Blanco . It was released on August 7 , 2009 as the lead single from Kesha 's debut studio album , Animal . The opening line of the song came from an experience where Kesha woke up surrounded by beautiful women , to which she imagined Diddy being in a similar scenario . The experience triggered the writing of the song which she later brought to her producer , Dr. Luke , who was then contacted by Diddy in hopes of a collaboration ; he came to the studio the same day and recorded his lines and the song was completed . 
