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About Katy Perry

Biography

Katy Perry is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She was born on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, California. She has been singing since she was a child and released her first studio album, Katy Hudson, in 2001. Since then, she has gone on to become one of the most successful pop artists of all time, with nine studio albums, five live albums, two extended plays, and over 100 singles.

Musical Career

Katy Perry's musical career began in 2001 when she released her debut album, Katy Hudson. The album was a commercial failure, but she continued to pursue her music career. In 2008, she released her second studio album, One of the Boys, which spawned the hit singles "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold". The album was a commercial success, and it established her as an international pop star. She followed this success with her third studio album, Teenage Dream, which was released in 2010 and was certified 6x platinum in the US. The album spawned the hit singles "California Gurls", "Firework", and "E.T". She has since released four more studio albums, including Witness (2017), Smile (2020), and Smile (Deluxe) (2020).

Influences and Musical Style

Katy Perry's music is heavily influenced by pop, rock, and dance music. She has cited artists such as Madonna, Gwen Stefani, and Cyndi Lauper as major influences on her sound. Her music is often described as having a "vibrant, upbeat sound" and her lyrics often focus on themes of love, relationships, and self-empowerment.

Discography

Studio albums

• Katy Hudson (2001)
• One of the Boys (2008)
• Teenage Dream (2010)
• Prism (2013)
• Witness (2017)
• Smile (2020)
• Smile (Deluxe) (2020)

Live albums

• MTV Unplugged (2009)
• Live at the Prismatic World Tour (2015)
• Witness: The Tour (2018)

Extended plays

• The One That Got Away (2010)
• Ur So Gay (2007)

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