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Katy Perry’s fourth studio album ‘Witness’ debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the Top 5 hit ‘Chained To The Rhythm,’ along with ‘Bon Appétit’ and ‘Swish Swish.’ It has over 1.3 billion streams on Spotify. What’s your favourite song?

5 years ago today, Katy Perry released “Chained To The Rhythm” featuring Skip Marley. The track served as the lead single from ‘Witness’ and became an international top 10 hit. It peaked at #4 on the Hot 100, was nominated for three VMAs & is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. What's your opinion about this iconic lead single?

“Witness' 4th Year Anniversary” On June 9, 2017, Katy Perry released her fourth studio album, Witness. The record explores the themes of self-empowerment and ***ual freedom. It debuted at No.1 on Billboard Chart 200 with 180K units, sold 804K adjusted units worldwide by the end of 2017 and [now] with over 4 million units. The accompanying concert tour, Witness: The World Tour, with 115 shows that ended in 2018, grossed $124.2 million. The album has more than 6.5 billion cumulative streams, whereas on YouTube it garnered 4.5 billion views and 1.2 billion streams on Spotify. Despite the poor reception, it became one of the fastest female albums to top the US iTunes within 10 minutes and spawned hit singles like the Top 10 debut Chained To The Rhythm, the viral Swish Swish and the controversial Bon Appétit. Thoughts and favorites?

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. Related:

There's an inside joke amongst Katy Kats regarding #Witness track, "Roulette." Fans pushed hard for the song to get the single status treatment, but Katy ultimately decided to pass. She even made light of it during a concert saying "it's not a single." Other times, she would mimic what fans would say "make 'Roulette' a single!" She was well aware. Kind of a kii. During a recent live stream, a fan asked her to make it a single and she responded. Maybe it's not too late to save the KP5 era with a KP4 track? Are we here for "Roulette," Exhale? Update: Fans are still pestering her about it lmao. "Not justice for 'Roulette. That is over.' Her face.