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Katy Perry

Katy Perry (born Katheryn Hudson[1][2] on October 25, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and occasional actress. She is most notable for her singles, "Ur So Gay", released in 2007, and the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit, "I Kissed a Girl", which was released in 2008, by Capitol Records.

Biography

Early life

Perry was born in Santa Barbara, California, USA. The middle child of two pastors,[1] she grew up listening to gospel music and singing in church.[3] After Steve Thomas and Jennifer Knapp signed Perry to their label Red Hill Records, she released her first CD Katy Hudson (2001), a Christian gospel album.[4] In her teenage years, Perry found a Queen album with her friend, "From then on, they have been my biggest influence".[5] Also among her musical influences are Alanis Morissette[6] as well as Heart and Joni Mitchell[7]. Perry changed her surname to Perry because "Katy Hudson" was too close to Kate Hudson[8]. Perry was her mother's maiden name.[1].

Early career

In 2004, Perry became an in-house vocalist for the record production team The Matrix, who had previously worked with Avril Lavigne, Liz Phair, and Britney Spears, among others. Perry also began working on a debut mainstream album, writing with Glen Ballard, which was due for release in 2005; some of the collaborations included "Box" and "Diamonds," which were released on Perry's official MySpace page. Her burgeoning music career led to her being named "The Next Big Thing" in October 2004 in Blender Magazine, where Perry stated she wasn't "a typical Christian", mentioning that she had done "lots of bad things" during her adolescence.[9] One of the tracks she recorded with Ballard, "Simple", was released on the soundtrack of the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.[10] She has openly talked about her struggles within the music industry, such as being dropped from record labels for much of her early career. Her songs eventually captured the attention of Virgin Records CEO Jason Flom, who was the head of Capitol Music Group, and she signed to Capitol Music in early-2007. Perry is now regularly heard on MTV, VH1, as well as commercials.

Capitol Records

After signing to Capitol Records, Perry began recording for her official mainstream debut album, released in 2008, working with Greg Wells, Dr. Luke, Butch Walker, Max Martin and Cathy Dennis. The full length album titled One of the Boys was released in the USA on June 17, 2008.[11]

The album was preceded by a digital EP in late 2007, entitled "Ur So Gay", produced by and co-written with Greg Wells (OneRepublic, Mika). A video for the song premiered in early 2008, and brought Perry to the attention of Madonna, who mentioned her on KISS FM & KRQ's JohnJay & Rich morning show in Arizona, stating that "Ur So Gay" was her "favorite song right now,"[12] as well as another mention on Ryan Seacrest's Morning Show. "Ur So Gay" has been criticized for alleged homophobia.[13][8][14][15]

On April 29, 2008, her first official single from One of the Boys, "I Kissed a Girl", debuted on the iTunes Store. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #76, climbing to #1 as of June 25, 2008. It has peaked on iTunes Top 100 at #1, as of June 3, 2008. The music video for "I Kissed a Girl" was released on May 21, 2008 on MySpace. The song has generated controversy due to its popularity with children and its depiction of sexuality, homosexuality, and/or promiscuity.[16] In contrast, an essay in Slant Magazine argues that the song "isn't problematic because it promotes homosexuality, but because its appropriation of the gay lifestyle exists for the sole purpose of garnering attention—both from Perry's boyfriend and her audience."[15]

In addition, she has had songs from the album featured on MTV's series, The Hills ("Self Inflicted", "Waking Up In Vegas" and "Thinking Of You"), on Oxygen Network's reality series, Fight Girls, and on the 2008 film Baby Mama ("Fingerprints"). She was also featured on P.O.D.'s 2006 single "Goodbye for Now".

As an actress, she made a cameo appearance on Carbon Leaf's video "Learn to Fly" and on Gym Class Heroes' video "Cupid's Chokehold". [17] On March 10, 2008, she appeared as herself on ABC Family's Wildfire (episode titled "Life's Too Short").[18] She has appeared in advertisements for Too Faced Cosmetics' Spring 2007 line. On June 12, Perry appeared as herself on the popular daytime soap opera, The Young & The Restless, and on MTV's TRL.

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Year Title Chart positions[19] Album
U.S. Hot Single Sales U.S.
Pop 		U.S.
Mod 		AUS NZ CAN BRA WW
2008 "Ur So Gay"
2
2
4
16
4
2
25
5
One of the Boys
2008 "I Kissed a Girl"
1
1
27
1
3
1
19
5
"Hot n Cold"
88
—
—
—
—
66
—
—

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Biography for Katy Perry". The Internet Movie Database. 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
  2. ^ Breimeier, Russ. "Katy Hudson". Christianity Today. Christianity Today International. Retrieved 2008-06-25.
  3. ^ Interview on The Hook. Retrieved on July 11, 2008.
  4. ^ Breimeier, Russ. "Music - Katy Hudson - self-titled". Christianity Today. Retrieved on June 19, 2008.
  5. ^ "Katy Perry 'Ur So Gay' album - MusicRemedy". MusicRemedy. Retrieved on June 19, 2008.
  6. ^ Andrew Leahey & Jason Birchmeier (2008)."Katy Perry" biography, AllMusic.
  7. ^ Dunleavy, Kristen (June 17, 2008). "Katy Perry Exclusive Interview". KiwiBox. Retrieved on June 19, 2008.
  8. ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2008). "One of the Boys - Katy Perry" review, AllMusic. Retrieved June 24, 2008.
  9. ^ Duerden, Nick (October 2004). "The Next Big Thing! Katy Perry Article". Blender. Retrieved on June 19, 2008.
  10. ^ Amazon.com: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Soundtrack
  11. ^ Katy Perry - Official Website
  12. ^ Markus Molinari. Sharenow.com: Markus is the Drug].
  13. ^ French, Marguerite. "Katy Perry - One of The Boys Album Review", Ugo.com. Retrieved June 22, 2008.
  14. ^ The New Gay Zack (2008). "Katy Perry: The New Gay Interview", The New Gay. Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Retrieved June 22, 2008.
  15. ^ a b Cinquemani, Sal (2008). "Katy Perry - One of the Boys" review, Slant Magazine. Posted: June 15, 2008. Retrieved June 22, 2008.
  16. ^ O'Crowley, Peggy. ""'Girl' talk"". The Star Ledger. Retrieved 2008-05-27. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ Katy Perry 'Ur So Gay' album - MusicRemedy
  18. ^ "Wildfire" Life's Too Short (2008)
  19. ^ Billboard Hot 100
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