Iconic American pop idol Katy Perry is set to release her 6th studio album this Friday, 143. The exciting new installment is a milestone for Perry, as her last full-length album, Smile, was released four years ago now, in 2020. The California Queen has blessed us with 3 preview singles leading up to the album’s release, giving us some insight into the general sound of 143. So, grab your favorite snack, and let’s dive into everything we know about Katy Perry’s upcoming release!
A Rocky Release Timeline
It’s no secret that 143‘s release has been a long time coming compared to the frequency of Katy Perry‘s previous releases. “WOMAN’S WORLD,” the first of the three teaser singles, was revealed in June 2024 to mixed reviews. Some listeners criticized the song for stereotypical imagery of women, but Perry spoke out, explaining that it was intentional. She describes the song as having a generic pop sound, and the imagery is just part of that vibe.
The controversy surrounding “WOMAN’S WORLD” unfortunately didn’t stop there. Perry and her crew found themselves caught up in an investigation concerning the environmental impact they may have had on the island where they filmed the music video for the track. Thankfully the local government later dissolved the issue by clarifying that the video did not constitute any crimes. This rocky start to 143‘s promotion may have delayed its release by quite some time.
More About The Album
In July 2024, Katy Perry took to Instagram to announce the album, revealing its cover artwork and title. She included a thoughtful description of the album, informing fans that the album would be bold, exuberant, and celebratory. The meaning of 143 as a title comes from Perry herself. While on Apple Music 1 with Zane Lowe, she defined the now iconic number as her ‘angel number’. Although the history of angel numbers as a superstition isn’t fully known, in today’s popular culture, they describe recurring numbers that we often see in our lives that hold significant meaning for the individual. In Perry’s case, she says 143 represents love.
In August 2024, the next single, “Lifetimes” was released. Another dance-pop single, similar to “WOMAN’S WORLD”. “Lifetimes” continued to hold that bubbly feminine energy we saw in the first single revealed for the album, further shaping that hyper-girly sound that 143 embodies so well. Unfortunately, Perry couldn’t catch a break from the controversy as the video filming for “Lifetimes” was also heavily scrutinized for its environmental impact due to some missing paperwork. Once again, all parties cleared the issue, with the video released on schedule.
The third single released to promote the album is “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE,” featuring rising hip-hop artist Doechii. The duo performed this track on stage at the VMAs, where Perry showcased her iconic discography from past and present. The track leans more toward hip-hop than the other two singles, but having a featured artist is nice. However, Doechii isn’t the only one. She is only one of four featured artists set to be on the album, the others being 21 Savage, Kim Petras, and JID.
In Conclusion
Despite the rocky start going into the release of 143, it has made an undeniable impact already. Katy Perry isn’t your run-of-the-mill pop star. She’s had ups and downs, but her talent is undoubtedly irreplaceable. We can look forward to 143 as a bubbly mainstream pop album with everything we love about the star, mixed with some flare from the featured artists. Despite the album’s controversy, Katy Perry took home Video Vanguard at the VMAs, MTV’s version of a lifetime achievement award. This California girl isn’t going anywhere.
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