The first time I heard Katy Perry, I hated her. I’m not sure if it was the song (“UR So Gay”), her voice, or the Perez endorsement, but something about her rubbed me the wrong way. I crossed my fingers that she wouldn’t get big and figured that I’d never listen to her again…until I was invited to check her out at her first New York gig last week. Am I glad that I begrudgingly went—Katy Perry is for real. And there’s no doubt in my mind that she’s going to be huge. Here’s why:
1) She’s got a killer voice. The girl can seriously sing—she’s no Ashlee Simpson, that’s for sure.
2) She actually plays an instrument. I love a chick who can shred a guitar. Katy Perry may not have any wild guitar solos (although she does have a touring band, which consists of Pete Wentz look-alikes in matching lilac ties), but she can strum along with the best of them.
3) She’s a style icon. Katy Perry does ‘50s with an ‘80s twist—think cherry red halter tops with pink pumps, or high waisted mint green shorts with heart pockets. Check out her video tour of the best vintage stores in L.A.—she’s got a serious shopping eye.
4) She’s cute as a button. I spent half the show wondering how often Katy Perry gets called Zooey Deschanel—with her dark hair and blunt bangs, she could be the indie actress’s twin. Katy Perry’s also incredibly charming onstage—so many of her songs are tongue-in-cheek, and she plays it off well live. Think lots of exaggerated expressions, questions to the audience, even letting the crazy kids in the first row sing the entire chorus to her single, the aforementioned “UR So Gay.” Call it charisma, stage presence, or wit, but she definitely knows how to capture a crowd’s attention.
5) Her songs are really, really catchy. Now I understand why L.A. scenesters, Perez Hilton, and even Madonna have gone public with their love for Katy Perry—her songs are undeniably catchy. Her first big hit is “UR So Gay,” but I’m guessing that either “I Kissed a Girl” or “One of the Boys” (also the title of her album, coming out in June) will be her first real mega hit.
Because whether you like it or not, Katy Perry is going to be a mega hit. She will probably also deal with a ton of backlash, from the fans-turned-haters who “heard her first” and think that she’s sold out or are sick of hearing her single on the radio. All I have to say to them is that I was once a hater, but I’ve seen the light; she deserves the attention and, honestly, wouldn’t you prefer a musician with actual talent and style making it big than another pre-packaged pop hit?—Rebecca
Check out Katy Perry’s new video for “Ur So Gay”
I love you Katy
I love you so much.
Posted by: Gabriela | June 15, 2009 at 12:08 PM
here i am about a year later and katy perry's still on top of her game and still on the top of those chartss <33 love ya katy foreverr katycat <3
Posted by: Iceis | May 30, 2009 at 01:12 PM
katy, when you come to Brazil?
much you want to answer me !!!!!!!
please !!!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
Posted by: ysabelle | May 01, 2009 at 06:46 AM
katy I am your number 1 fan!
much you were wanted for Brazil and I watch his show!
love you!
Posted by: ysabelle | May 01, 2009 at 06:38 AM
i luv ur music. u diserve all the support u have of ur fans and friends!!!!!!!!!!!
KEEP ON ROCKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: sam | December 07, 2008 at 01:19 PM
ur so cool :D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KEEP ON ROCKIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: | December 07, 2008 at 01:11 PM
First time I heard the beat of "I Kissed A Girl" I liked it. It took me a few times before realizing there's underlying meaning from the lyrics. I got interested, most esp. after seeing the video. Found out more about her, and now she's my idol! I appreciate her talent and the way she has expressed her life through her songs. I wish Katy will continue to shine! I love you girl!
Posted by: Katy Perez | September 29, 2008 at 12:08 PM
I Kissed A Girl - Writer(s) -
Katy Perry,
Dr. Luke,
Max Martin,
Cathy Dennis
So I am supposed to believe she is "real" when there's FOUR writers on this song, and one of them is none other than Britney's "Hit Me Baby One More Time" song and sound designer Max Martin?
Come on! She's just as fake as Britney or Pink or anyone sporting Martin as a "co-writer" (like I believe that any of these pop singers actually write anything, though they get a credit to make it look like they do!). They all fish from the same pond of writers, anyone ever notice?
Posted by: Anna | August 07, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Katy Perry ...you ROCK! seriously i can't go to bed withouth listening your music LOL! idk why?!? I guess I'M ADDICTED TO YOUR MUSIC :D KEEP ROCKING !!!!!!!
Posted by: Tourny | July 16, 2008 at 10:51 AM
i didnt really like this song when it first came out but now that ive heard it a few times its really good hope she comes out with more songs
Posted by: garrett | July 15, 2008 at 09:55 PM
rock on girly! :-)
Posted by: sandra | June 18, 2008 at 09:46 PM
AWESOMEEE luv u! my new obsession, jk jk u r sick tho
~christine~
Posted by: christine | May 29, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Yay, I'm so glad she got this review, she totally deserves it. Katy is amazing!!!
Posted by: Ariel | May 08, 2008 at 02:29 PM
She's awesome. :D
Posted by: AG | May 04, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Well deserved praise!
Posted by: Bill | May 02, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Katy
you deserve all this & more!!
you will soon be a mega star and we will fondly say I knew her when :)
keep on rockin!!!
Posted by: kathleen | May 01, 2008 at 03:55 PM
i totally agree.
i love how real she is and how she says things that"good girls" wouldn't.
i kinda want her to stay underated though. mega stars are so unacessable but how selfish of me.
katy if you're reading this i think you deserve every blessing and shooting star that comes your way.
keep bringing that hot fiyah girl!
we love seeing the world through you heart shaped rose colored glasses!
Posted by: joslynn | April 30, 2008 at 11:12 PM