TORONTO — Kiesza is feeling herself.

Nestled in the corner of a hotel restaurant, the Canadian hitmaker is grooving along to one of the lusty dance-pop songs from her new album.

Blasting over her phone’s tiny speaker, the heavy bass has been reduced to a faint tap. But it doesn't stop the singer from taking herself back to the feeling she got while recording its whispery vocal.

“I was feeling stronger, more healthy,” the 36-year-old performer asserts.

“And I think when we feel more healthy, we feel sexier.”

Sensuality comes up often as the singer of the pop hit "Hideaway" reflects on the facets of herself she's embraced after a car accident nearly ended her career eight years ago. She's come closer to understanding and loving herself, while making new spaces for joy.

“I'm getting bac

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