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Though much has been written about Ke$ha's ridiculous antics, the 25-year-old hitmaker is at least proving that she has the talent to back it up, releasing a surprisingly good acoustic version of her radio-friendly single Die Young.

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The stripped-down version of the song is Auto-Tune free, and showcases a softer side of Ke$ha you probably didn't know existed.

Video: Ke$ha Debuts a Slimmer Bod for 'Die Young'

...If only she would tone it down more often!

This version of Die Young is part of her acoustic EP Deconstructed (which will have four other tracks), and will be included with the release of her sophomore album Warrior.

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Warrior is out December 4.