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Katy Perry makes a comeback after four years with her new album, ‘143’, which is set to be released on Sept. 20.
Why It Matters: After a four-year hiatus since the release of her album Smile in August 2020, Katy Perry is set to make a return to the music scene with her upcoming sixth studio album. As the pop landscape has evolved with new artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo dominating the charts, Perry has a unique opportunity to reassert her presence and redefine her own league. By staying true to her unapologetic style, Perry can not only win back the loyalty of her existing fans, but also attract a new generation of listeners.
Key Points
- Perry marked the beginning of the countdown to her highly anticipated sixth album on Monday, June 17 via an Instagram post.
- The lead single from 143 is, “Woman’s World”, which is set to release on July 11.
- 143 is code for “I Love You,” which was often used in the early 90s on pager devices: I (1) love (4) you (3).
- “I set out to create a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with the symbolic 143 numerical expression of love as a throughline message,” said Perry in a statement from Variety.
Broader View
- Recent controversy surrounds the revelation that “Woman’s World” was produced by Dr. Luke, also known as Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald, who recently settled a 2014 lawsuit with Kesha, which included allegations of rape. Perry has been receiving backlash because of Dr. Luke’s involvement on her album, especially since her first single is called “Woman’s World”.
