Teenage Dream

Teenage Dream
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Name	Teenage Dream
Artist	Katy Perry
Released	August 24, 2010
Genre	Pop, Electropop, Dance-pop
Length	58:24
Label	Capitol Records
Producer	Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, Benny Blanco, Dr. Luke, Katy Perry

Teenage Dream is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Katy Perry, released on August 24, 2010, by Capitol Records. The album was recorded with producers Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, and Benny Blanco, among others, and features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. Katy Perry has stated that she was inspired by artists such as ABBA, The Beach Boys, and Prince while creating the album. The album's sound is a fusion of pop, Electropop, and Dance-pop, with lyrics that explore themes of love, relationships, and self-empowerment, as seen in the works of Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, and Michael Jackson.

Background

The creation of Teenage Dream began in 2009, when Katy Perry started working on new material with producers Max Martin and Lukasz Gottwald, who had previously collaborated with artists such as Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, and Pink. Katy Perry has stated that she was inspired by her relationship with Russell Brand, whom she married in 2010, and by her own experiences as a teenager, as well as the music of The Beatles, The Who, and Queen. The album was recorded in several studios, including Conway Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, and Playback Recording Studio in Santa Barbara, California, with engineers such as Serban Ghenea and John Hanes, who have worked with artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Kanye West. Katy Perry has also cited artists such as Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey as influences on the album.

Composition

The songs on Teenage Dream were written by Katy Perry and a team of songwriters and producers, including Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, and Benny Blanco, who have worked with artists like Taylor Swift, Kesha, and The Black Eyed Peas. The album's sound is characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and guitars, as well as its catchy melodies and hooks, similar to the style of Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Lopez. The lyrics of the album explore themes of love, relationships, and self-empowerment, as seen in the music of Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga. Katy Perry has stated that she was inspired by the music of the 1980s and 1990s, including artists such as Prince, Michael Jackson, and George Michael, as well as the works of David Bowie, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder.

Release_and_Reception

Teenage Dream was released on August 24, 2010, by Capitol Records to generally positive reviews from music critics, including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and Los Angeles Times. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling over 192,000 copies in its first week, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with sales comparable to those of Taylor Swift's Fearless and Kesha's Animal. The album also reached number one on the charts in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, with chart performance similar to that of Lady Gaga's The Fame and Beyoncé's I Am... Sasha Fierce. The album received several awards and nominations, including a Grammy Award nomination for Album of the Year, alongside albums by Eminem, Lady Antebellum, and Arcade Fire.

Track_Listing

The standard edition of Teenage Dream includes 12 tracks, including the singles California Gurls and Teenage Dream, as well as other songs such as Firework and E.T., which feature production by Stargate and Sandy Vee, who have worked with artists like Rihanna, Ne-Yo, and Chris Brown. The deluxe edition of the album includes several bonus tracks, including a remix of California Gurls featuring Snoop Dogg and a live version of Thinking of You, which was recorded at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, with a performance style similar to that of Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour and Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball Tour.

Singles

Teenage Dream spawned several successful singles, including California Gurls, Teenage Dream, Firework, and E.T., which were all produced by Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, and Benny Blanco, and feature guest appearances by Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. The singles were all major commercial successes, reaching the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, with chart performance comparable to that of Taylor Swift's Mine and Kesha's We R Who We R. The music videos for the singles were also successful, with the video for Firework winning a MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, alongside videos by Lady Gaga, Kanye West, and Eminem.

Commercial_Performance

Teenage Dream was a major commercial success, selling over 5.7 million copies in the United States alone, and being certified 3x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with sales comparable to those of Lady Gaga's The Fame and Beyoncé's I Am... Sasha Fierce. The album also sold well internationally, reaching number one on the charts in several countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, with chart performance similar to that of Taylor Swift's Fearless and Kesha's Animal. The album's success helped establish Katy Perry as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales comparable to those of Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey, and cemented her status as a major pop star, alongside artists like Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. Category:Katy Perry