To celebrate the beginning of a new era and the blazing legacy of Perry's artistry, GRAMMY.com looks back at the most defining songs in her dazzling career. "I Kissed A Girl," 'One Of The Boys' (2008) Perry's debut single was the song that changed her trajectory forever. "I Kissed...
Katy Perry is one of the most popular and successful pop stars of her generation. Debuting in 2008 with the glam-rock strut of straight-curious banger I Kissed A Girl, Katy quickly cultivated an identity as a hitmaker who never skimped on the hooks, and whose image hinged on a ...
The conversations to pair Perry and Pepsi kicked in as soon as the singer was confirmed to perform “Roar” several weeks ago. But the company has a history with the pop star — they last partnered in 2012 for the Hollywood premiere of “Part Of Me: 3D,” where Perry alsoperfo...
Daisy made her music debut in Perry’s song “WONDER,” which is the closing track on143. “One day when we’re older / Will we still look up and wonder? / Someday when we’re wiser / Will our hearts still have that fire?” Daisy sings in the track’s opening and ending lines....
Katy Perry was the guest of honor at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, where she performed a 10-song medley and accepted the Video Vanguard trophy at Long Island’s UBS Arena. Perry spared no hit, running through “Dark Horse,” and “E.T.” while floating high above t...
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1. "California Gurls" - Katy Perry David J. Phillip/AP In 2010, Dr. Luke teamed up with Katy Perry, Max Martin, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie McKee and Calvin Broadus to write "California Gurls," a song which went on to become Perry's second number-one single in the U.S. and Snoop...
Perry co-wrote the song with songwriter Chloe Angelides and producers Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, Vaughn Oliver, Rocco Did It Again!, and Aaron Joseph. The "Firework" singer dropped the firstteaserfor the song on June 17. "Woman's World" and its accompanying music video release on July...
In addition, “Roar” claims the biggest digital song debut of 2013, surpassing One Direction’s “Best Song Ever,” which tallied 322,000 for the week ending July 28. The song marks a career best for Perry. Although she hit the ground running just as strongly with her previous album, ...
1.”I Kissed a Girl” – Katy Perry Katy Perry’s debut was produced by hit-maker Dr. Luke (well beforeKesha’s allegations of sexual assault) and Benny Blanco. Kesha herself, still an unknown, was featured in the video. Believe it or not, this song was considered a littl...