The BEST 5 Katy Perry bops (Post Teenage Dream era)

[Jayjukebox]

If you are anything like me, I refuse to drink the pop star kool-aid. What exactly does that mean or entail? I have no doubt that the media and music critics choose a pop star  to tear down  every so often, after they once built them up, vibed with their music and genuinely praised them. It happened to Gaga, Britney, Nicki and Demi to name a few. I personally consider myself a grown *** man and  able to make my own decision as to what music I personally enjoy and what music gets a hard “nah son” from me. As of late, the scrutiny  has been focused on Katy Perry, her pop persona and her music. While I do believe she will benefit ultimately  and will start to create buzz like she once did, once such pendulum returns to her good side.  Ms. Perry will eventually  get the recognition and praise that her music, lyrics and talent deserve. Katy has written many pop bangers that solidify her place in the popverse and after her most successful era, which was her “Teenage Dream” era, an album that earned her five number one singles, many wrote her off and were satisfied with that peak... As contrary to popular belief  Ms. Perry has delivered some  pop gems after such era that are worthy of praise and these are my picks:

1. Act My Age: while this pop gem did not make the “Witness” album it was packaged as a deluxe song, it certainly had enough personality to make it a super successful single.  This song is very reminiscent of songs off “ Teenage Dream” and the lyrics and chorus are the epitome of an ultimate Perry song. Such a fun pop anthem. 

 

2. Walking On Air: The song that keeps on giving. This song, the 90s beat, Perry’s vocals, every single damn thing about this song screams hit. Very sad that it was not chosen as a single, because this could’ve kept “Prism” afloat a while longer. Anything 90s just makes me happy 😃 

 

3. Never Really Over: This is one of those songs that just  like a broken record, gets stuck in your head. Justbecauseitsoverdoesntmeanitsreallyover. I mean, that spit fire lyric delivery has anyone trying to keep up with Katy. Produced by Zedd, this song simply told the world that Katy still has it in her to deliver enjoyable and good pop music. 

 

4. Bon Appétit: I will never get tired of saying this, but this pop masterpiece did not receive the recognition it deserved. This song was so underrated and so slept on, it should be considered a crime. This would’ve sounded so great playing in gay clubs, lights down low but as they glimmer all over your body while you secretly sing it to your crush who is across the room, while you try to make unsuccessful eye contact ...ok let me stop right there. Also check out the 3LAU remix of this song, because it is straight fire 🔥 

 

5. Harleys in Hawaii: this song is such a different sound for a typical Katy Perry song, but boy oh boy, is this a win for Ms. Perry.  Her silky voice over a more mellow, laid back breezy beat while she sings about riding Harleys in Hawaii ( an odd tittle for sure)  is sure to make you want to pack  your bags and ride something in Hawaii. A great example of Katy’s writing skills, where she can turn a silly memory into a pop gem. 

 

These are my top five, do you guys have any songs that think should’ve made the list? Let me know on your comments below.

 

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[Midnight]

Legendary Lovers, International Smile, Roar, Bon Appetite and Dark Horse 

 

 

 

 

[Towelney]

In no particular order: Dark Horse, Roar, Roulette, Harleys In Hawaii, and Never Really Over 

[ColdAsFire88]

Oooh I like this! As much as I come for Katy I do respect her and cannot say she doesn't have a good catalogue 

1. Roar - its a good pump up jam and always had it on my jog playlist. 

2. Dark Horse - its one of the best selling singles of all time (I think)

3. Bon Appetit - I think this song is so fun and under rated. Theres a reason the MV has so many views! 

4. Harleys in Hawaii - its a bop 

5. Daisies - I actually enjoy the song 

[Towelney]

1 hour ago, ColdAsFire88 said:

Oooh I like this! As much as I come for Katy I do respect her and cannot say she doesn't have a good catalogue 

1. Roar - its a good pump up jam and always had it on my jog playlist. 

2. Dark Horse - its one of the best selling singles of all time (I think)

3. Bon Appetit - I think this song is so fun and under rated. Theres a reason the MV has so many views! 

4. Harleys in Hawaii - its a bop 

5. Daisies - I actually enjoy the song 

Harleys In Hawaii is criminally underrated 

[Adriannn]

1. Legendary Lovers 

2. Ghost

3. Act My Age

4. Walking on Air

5. Never Really Over 

[ColdAsFire88]

15 minutes ago, Towelney said:

Harleys In Hawaii is criminally underrated 

Okay so the lyrics are cringe but the flow and melody make me wanna get to my jewel-er jewel-er and dance with my hula-ah - hula-ah 

[Jayjukebox]

4 hours ago, ColdAsFire88 said:

Oooh I like this! As much as I come for Katy I do respect her and cannot say she doesn't have a good catalogue 

1. Roar - its a good pump up jam and always had it on my jog playlist. 

2. Dark Horse - its one of the best selling singles of all time (I think)

3. Bon Appetit - I think this song is so fun and under rated. Theres a reason the MV has so many views! 

4. Harleys in Hawaii - its a bop 

5. Daisies - I actually enjoy the song 

Yeah the Bon Appetit video definitely has an insanely amount of views!

[bliss]

1. Never Really Over

2. Harleys In Hawaii

3. Legendary Lovers

4. Walking On Air

5. Dark Horse

[Blackout2006]

As a Katycatclown, my top 5 picks of her boos (post-TD) are (Not in order):

1. Never really over- It’s her best song post PRISM era
2. Dark horse-
3. International smile- It’s honestly a really fun song!
4. Chained to the rhythm- 2017 childhood
5. Walking on air- I love it! I’m a sucker for 90s house songs  

[Groundbreaking]

In no particular order:
→ Legendary Lovers
→ Never Really Over
→ Dark Horse
→ Chained To The Rhythm 
→ Bon Appetite 

HM: Daises, Harleys In Hawaii (remixes) and Walking On Air

[Jayjukebox]

1 hour ago, Groundbreaking said:

In no particular order:
→ Legendary Lovers
→ Never Really Over
→ Dark Horse
→ Chained To The Rhythm 
→ Bon Appetite 

HM: Daises, Harleys In Hawaii (remixes) and Walking On Air

Legendary Lovers seems to be a bop amongst this community 🙌🏾

[Groundbreaking]

23 hours ago, Jayjukebox said:

Legendary Lovers seems to be a bop amongst this community 🙌🏾

It certainly is a bop! Even Ms. Kitty Purina herself was thinking about releasing LL instead of Unconditionally so 

[CHAOTIC STYLE.]

Roar, Dark Horse, Bon Apetite, Harleys In Hawaii and Never Really Over. 

[Jordan Miller]

Wow! Love the op @Jayjukebox 

Featured on the homepage.

In no particular order here are mine:

• Harleys In Hawaii
• Feels
• Roulette
• Dark Horse
• Walking on Air

[SpearsSpearsBrit]

This is how we do, dark horse, rulette, witness & walking on air (i loved bon appetid )

[ShatteredGlass98]

Bon Appetit is THE song and it was paid dust. I’m obsessed to this day, my favourite h*e anthem.  
 

My other four would be Never Really Over, the gorgeous and underrated Tsunami, Choose Your Battles and Roulette 

[Jayjukebox]

5 hours ago, Jordan Miller said:

Wow! Love the op @Jayjukebox 

Featured on the homepage.

In no particular order here are mine:

• Harleys In Hawaii
• Feels
• Roulette
• Dark Horse
• Walking on Air

Feels is a whole jam! Yikes forgot about that one ☝🏾 

[Jayjukebox]

4 hours ago, SpearsSpearsBrit said:

This is how we do, dark horse, rulette, witness & walking on air (i loved bon appetid )

Walking on air is the shizzz!

[Jayjukebox]

4 hours ago, ShatteredAss98 said:

Bon Appetit is THE song and it was paid dust. I’m obsessed to this day, my favourite h*e anthem.  
 

My other four would be Never Really Over, the gorgeous and underrated Tsunami, Choose Your Battles and Roulette 

Oh my god choose your battles 😩