Yippee-Ki-Yay (song)

"Yippee-Ki-Yay" is a song by American singer and songwriter Kesha featuring American singer and songwriter T-Pain. It was released on March 27, 2025, by her own self-titled record label as the third single from her sixth studio album, Period (2025).

Background

On March 24, 2025, Kesha announced "Yippee-Ki-Yay" as the third single from Period (2025). The song was released with the pre-order for the album, and impacted US radio stations on April 16, 2025. The song was produced by Pink Slip and Nova Wav. She appeared at weekend two of Coachella as a special guest of A. G. Cook where she performed an unreleased remix of the song with him.

Composition

The song is a twangy hip hop and country pop track that drew comparisons to Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)". The song fuses acoustic guitar, percussion and clap snares as Kesha sings about spending time with friends around a bonfire.

Critical reception

Paste listed it as one of the worst songs of 2025.

Track listing

Digital download and streaming

1. "Yippee-Ki-Yay" (featuring T-Pain) – 3:32
2. "Yippee-Ki-Yay" – 2:37

Digital download and streaming

1. "Yippee-Ki-Yay" (featuring T-Pain; A. G. Cook remix) – 3:51
2. "Yippee-Ki-Yay" (The Hosed Down remix) – 1:59
3. "Yippee-Ki-Yay" (featuring T-Pain) – 3:32

Charts

Release history

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