Katy Perry has unveiled a thrilling new chapter in her illustrious pop career, announcing the release of her sixth studio album, *143*, set to drop on September 20 via Capitol Records.
“I aimed to craft a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with the symbolic ‘143’ expression of love as a central theme,” Perry explains.
The album promises a sultry, audacious return for the versatile artist, brimming with the empowering and provocative pop anthems that her fans adore. *143* is packed with heart and high-energy beats.
The lead single, “Woman’s World,” stands out as a potent anthem celebrating womanhood in all its facets. Co-written by Perry with Chloe Angelides and produced by Dr. Luke, Vaughn Oliver, Aaron Joseph, and Rocco Did It Again!, this track sets a powerful tone. Fans can pre-save or pre-order “Woman’s World” and access exclusive signed vinyl, limited edition pink vinyl, CD singles, 7-inch orange vinyl, and cassettes.
The music video, directed by Charlotte Rutherford, will premiere across MTV Live, mtvU, MTV’s Biggest Pop, and the Paramount+ Times Square billboards, debuting alongside the single on July 11 at 4:00 PM PT.
Perry will headline the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil on September 20, her first performance at the event since 2015. At Paris Fashion Week 2024, she made a surprise appearance at Vogue World: Paris in a striking Noir Kei Ninomiya dress, later sporting a mini dress with a supersized train featuring lyrics from “Woman’s World,” designed by Heather Picchiottino. She also engaged with fans in a live stream from the Eiffel Tower, which was illuminated in sparkling gold.
With 115 billion cumulative streams, over 70 million adjusted album sales, and 143 million tracks sold worldwide, Katy Perry remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She is among an elite group of twelve artists who have surpassed 100 million certified units.