Katy Perry is set to make her much-anticipated return with a new single and video titled “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE,” featuring rapper Doechii. The track, scheduled for release on Friday, September 13, serves as the latest preview of Perry’s upcoming dance-pop album 143, which is slated to drop on September 20. Perry teased the collaboration on social media on September 10, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from this dynamic pairing.
This release comes amid a backdrop of controversy surrounding Perry’s previous single, “Woman’s World,” produced by Dr. Luke. Dr. Luke, a key figure behind some of Perry’s biggest hits, including “California Gurls” and “Teenage Dream,” has been involved in high-profile legal battles, most notably with pop star Kesha, over allegations of sexual misconduct. In a recent interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Perry addressed the situation, acknowledging the conversations sparked by her continued collaboration with Dr. Luke.
“He was one of many collaborators that I worked with,” Katy Perry explained, adding that while he played a role in shaping her earlier hits, the songs themselves were deeply personal reflections of her own experiences. “The reality is, it comes from me. The truth is, I wrote these songs from my experience of going through this metamorphosis, and he was one of the people who helped facilitate that.”
Perry’s remarks on Call Her Daddy also touched on her motivations behind “Woman’s World,” which she describes as a song about empowerment, particularly in the context of her experiences as a mother. “I’m speaking from my own experience,” she said. “When I talk about ‘Woman’s World,’ I’m speaking from a place of feeling empowered as a mother, as a woman. I created all of this with several collaborators, some of whom I’ve worked with since the Teenage Dream era.”
Katy Perry’s rise to fame began with her 2008 breakthrough album ‘One of the Boys’, featuring the smash hit “I Kissed a Girl,” which became her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1. But it was her third album, Teenage Dream (2010), that cemented her status as a pop icon. The album made history by producing five consecutive No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat previously achieved only by Michael Jackson. Songs like “Firework,” “California Gurls,” and “E.T.” not only dominated the charts but also became cultural touchstones.
Perry’s subsequent albums, Prism (2013) and Witness (2017), saw continued success. Hits like “Roar” and “Dark Horse” topped the Billboard Hot 100, adding to Perry’s collection of No. 1 singles. Throughout her career, she has accumulated nine Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 songs and 14 Top 10 hits, further establishing herself as one of the most successful artists of her generation. In 2012, Billboard recognized Perry’s contributions to the music industry by naming her Woman of the Year.
With her upcoming album 143, Perry is once again poised to make waves in the pop music landscape. Her collaboration with Doechii on “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE” marks a fresh chapter in her ever-evolving career, one that will likely continue to push boundaries and spark conversation.
