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Who sang California Gurls?

Katy Perry released the song California Gurls. Date of release: 2010.

Release date: 2010
Duration: 03:55
The story of the song ' California Gurls '

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The meaning of the song 'California Gurls ', based on the lyrics
What is California Gurls about?
🎶 California Gurls song analysis
The song tells the story of a singer and her partner enjoying the beauty of the California coast. The singer praises the golden coast and invites others to come party with them. She mentions activities such as sipping gin and juice, beach activities, and listening to Snoop Dogg in a jeep. She also describes California boys as unforgettable, with sun-kissed skin and shorts that will "melt your popsicle." The song is an ode to California and its people.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘California Gurls’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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Katy Perry - Short Biography

Katy Perry is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, and television personality. A self-proclaimed "Queen of Camp," Perry is renowned for her influence on modern pop music and her campy style. Having sold over 143 million records worldwide, she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Perry has released six studio albums, including One of the Boys (2008), Teenage Dream (2010), Prism (2013), Witness (2017), and Smile (2020). Each of her albums has spawned multiple chart-topping singles, including the iconic "I Kissed a Girl," "Firework," "Roar," and "Dark Horse." Perry has also earned various accolades, including a Billboard Spotlight Award, four Guinness World Records, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, a Brit Award, and a Juno Award.

In addition to her music career, Perry has gained notoriety for her off-stage works. She released an autobiographical documentary titled Katy Perry: Part of Me in 2012, voiced Smurfette in The Smurfs film series, and launched her own shoe line Katy Perry Collections in 2017. She has also served as a judge on American Idol for its sixteenth season in 2018 and is the most-followed woman and third most-followed person on Twitter, with over 100 million followers. Perry's acclaimed Super Bowl halftime show performance in 2015 is the most watched in history.
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Story of the song California Gurls - Katy Perry
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- "California Gurls" is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry.
- It served as the lead single for her third studio album, Teenage Dream (2010).
- The song features verses by rapper Snoop Dogg.
- It is a response to the song "Empire State of Mind" (2009) by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
- Its mid-tempo production incorporates disco-pop, funk-pop, new wave and electropop.

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