Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
Katy Perry Reunited with Dr. Luke & Other Previous Collaborators for 'KP6' (Report)
justjared.comIt looks like Katy Perry has reunited with Dr. Luke and several other past collaborators for her upcoming new album. Dr.
Luke and Max Martin, who she’s also reportedly brought on to her upcoming album, helped with Katy‘s past hits including “I Kissed a Girl,” “Last Friday Night,” “California Gurls,” “E.T.,” “The One That Got Away,” “Dark Horse,” “Unconditionally,” and “Roar,” to name a few.
She’s also reuniting with Stargate, who helped with hits including “Firework” and “Peacock.” New collaborators include Vaughn Oliver, Rocco Valdes, and Theron Thomas. Keep reading to find out more… A Capitol Records source told Rolling Stone, “Katy knew exactly the album she wanted to make and put together the team to make it happen.
And that includes previous collaborators including Luke, Stargate, Max Martin, and Sarah Hudson, and some new heavy hitters such as Vaughn Oliver, Rocco Valdes, and Theron Thomas.” Many believed Katy would be working with Dr.
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