Katy Perry’s 39th Birthday: 8 Songs She Wrote for Other Artists
Her songs, unique style, and iconic outfits have made her a favorite among fans
Katy Perry is known worldwide as one of the biggest names in the music industry. Her songs, unique style, and iconic outfits have made her a favorite among fans. As she celebrates her 39th birthday on October 25th –Scorpio Season–, it’s worth noting that she’s not just a singer but also a successful actress, entrepreneur, and model. She’s a true all-around artist.
Her journey to stardom began in 2008 with hits like «I Kissed a Girl» and «Hot N Cold» from her first album, One of the Boys. With six albums under her belt, Katy has had the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of artists. But what many people may not know is that she’s also written songs for others in the industry, and some of these songs became massive hits. Artists like Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj, and Britney Spears have either asked Katy Perry to write songs for them or have been handpicked by her.
Happy 39th birthday to the talented Katy Perry. pic.twitter.com/LRoPefLqL3
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 25, 2023
So, did you know that Katy Perry was the mastermind behind the lyrics of these eight songs?
Kelly Clarkson – «I Do Not Hook Up»
Surprisingly, this song was originally intended for one of Katy’s albums that never got released. Later on, it was given to Kelly Clarkson, who made it a pop-rock hit.
Britney Spears – «Passenger»
Katy wrote this single for Britney Spears‘ 2013 album, which didn’t perform as well as expected. Nevertheless, «Passenger» stood out as one of the few hits from the project, and Katy played a role in its creation.
Selena Gomez – «Rock God»
Selena also teamed up with Katy for songwriting. Before that, Katy had collaborated with Selena’s band, The Scene. To lend her a hand, Katy offered this song as part of Selena’s second studio album, A Year Without Rain. Interestingly, it features a hidden duet, with Katy Perry’s voice subtly present in the background throughout the track.
Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora – «Black Widow»
Ashley Tisdale – «Times Up»
Katy gave this song to Ashley Tisdale when she was still known for her role as Sharpay in High School Musical. The song ended up as a bonus track on Ashley’s album, specifically in the iTunes version. Did you know that Katy worked with the same character, Sharpay Evans?
Nicki Minaj Ft. Ariana Grande – «Get On Your Knees»
This track was part of Nicki Minaj‘s 2014 album, The Pinkprint. Katy’s contribution helped create a song that achieved remarkable success. After this release, fans of both artists eagerly anticipated a future collaboration between Minaj and the accomplished songwriter.
Selena Gomez – «That’s More Like It»
Following «Rock God,» Katy extended her songwriting skills to Selena and The Scene for another one of their albums, specifically When The Sun Goes Down. This album gained significant popularity during that period.
Kelly Clarkson – «Long Shot»
Kelly Clarkson became one of the artists to perform songs written by Katy Perry for the second time. «Long Shot» was also intended for one of Katy’s albums but was eventually passed on to Kelly for inclusion on her 2009 album, All I Ever Wanted.
Did you have any idea that these songs were all crafted by Katy Perry?
Original article in Spanish by Alba Navarro for LOS40.