The song was also produced by Bangladesh, Dr. "Sleazy" was written by Kesha alongside Lukasz Gottwald, Benjamin Levin, Shondrae Crawford and Klas Åhlund for Kesha's first extended play (EP), Cannibal (2010). "Sleazy" charted in both Canada and the United States peaking at forty-six and fifty-one, respectively. Critical reception of the song was generally positive with critics citing the song as a strong club number that is influenced by the songs of Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Lil Wayne. André's verse speaks about a young child dealing with his deadbeat father and also his friendship with Kesha. The collaboration came about after Kesha sent him a copy of the track in hopes that he would like it they later spoke on the phone and André agreed to appear on the track. The song was later re-released featuring rapper André 3000. The song was covered by Ben Folds as part of "The Best Imitation of Myself: A Retrospective". Lyrically the song speaks of wealthy men hitting on Kesha, trying to buy her attention. Kesha uses a "sing-rap" vocal style throughout the song and uses layered vocals that are enhanced in some parts with the use of auto-tune. While working on the album she enlisted the help of producer Bangladesh so that she could give her music a more distinct edge. Luke" Gottwald, Benjamin Levin, Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford, and Klas Åhlund, with production done by Bangladesh, Dr. The song was written by Kesha alongside Lukasz "Dr. " Sleazy" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Kesha, taken from her first extended play (EP), Cannibal (2010).