"California Gurls" is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry. It served as the lead single for her third studio album, Teenage Dream. The song features verses from rapper Snoop Dogg. Both artists co-wrote the song with Bonnie McKee and its co-producers Dr. Luke and Max Martin, with additional production from Benny Blanco. According to Perry, "California Gurls" is an answer song to "Empire State of Mind", by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Its midtempo production incorporates disco-pop and funk-pop with influences of new wave and electropop. Its lyrics are an ode to the state of California, in which both Perry and Snoop Dogg were born and raised. "California Gurls" garnered positive reviews from music critics, with the majority of them labeling it a "summer anthem", as well as complimenting its production and chorus.
| Genre | Disco-pop, funk-pop |
| Length | 3:56 |
| Label | Capitol |
| Writer(s) | Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie McKee, Calvin Broadus, Brian Wilson, Mike Love |
| Producer(s) | Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, Max Martin |
About California Gurls - Katy Perry
Lead single from the third studio album of Katy Perry, which, according to the artist, was an answer song to "Empire State of Mind" by Jay Z and Alicia Keys. The track features rapper Snoop Dogg.
Achievement of California Gurls - Katy Perry
The song stayed atop the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks. It was Grammy nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
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List of number-one singles of 2010 (Scotland) - The Scottish Singles Chart and Scottish Albums Chart are charts compiled by the Official Charts Company based on physical and digital sales. They were charts that reflected how physical and digital sales towards the UK Singles Chart and UK Albums Chart were faring in Scotland.. Songs written by Bonnie McKee.. Answer songs.. Record Report Pop Rock General number-one singles.. Songs written by Katy Perry.. Katy Perry songs.. Song recordings produced by Benny Blanco.. Songs about California.. Song recordings produced by Dr. Luke.. Songs written by Dr. Luke.. Canadian Hot 100 number-one singles.. Songs written by Snoop Dogg.. Snoop Dogg songs.. Song recordings produced by Max Martin.. Songs written by Max Martin.. Number-one singles in Poland.. Funk songs.. European Hot 100 Singles number-one singles.. Disco songs.
Latest information about California Gurls - Katy Perry updated on July 28 2021.
