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Post by I'M ON ONE on Apr 17, 2010 10:36:52 GMT -5
Katy also said that she’s penned a song with Max Martin and Dr. Luke called “Californian Girl”, which is her official answer to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys NYC anthem “Empire State of Mind”.
“It’s so great that ‘Empire State of Mind’ is huge and that everyone has the New York song, but what the f**k? What about L.A.? What about California?
“It’s been a minute since we had a California song and especially from a girl’s perspective. We took the references of Prince, which is always a great reference, and some of the 90’s, almost house music references.”
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Post by dperkins on Apr 17, 2010 14:04:31 GMT -5
Pink released a song about L.A. back in 2006.
HA!
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Post by DaveZ35 on Apr 18, 2010 8:07:40 GMT -5
Hum...I don't remember anything from the I'm Not Dead era being about California. There was a song called "Gone To California" on Missundaztood but I haven't listened to it in years.
Anyway, I don't like the word "Californian". It doesn't roll off the tongue very nicely.
The Beach Boys and David Lee Roth had a song called "California Girls" which was great.
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Post by -m- on Apr 18, 2010 12:54:58 GMT -5
"Hollywood" by Madonna is a jam.
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Post by I'M ON ONE on Apr 29, 2010 15:18:43 GMT -5
Nothing confirmed yet, but this is rumoured to be the first single from Katy's new album, and they supposedly shot the video today.
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Post by DaveZ35 on Apr 29, 2010 20:51:31 GMT -5
Featuring Snoop, Really? HA! I'm really curious now...
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Post by I'M ON ONE on May 4, 2010 15:52:48 GMT -5
Goes for CHR/Pop adds May 25
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Post by I'M ON ONE on May 4, 2010 20:09:24 GMT -5
 The song is another Max Martin/Dr Luke production, who are the same duo that launched Perry to pops A-list back in 2008 with her #1 hit “I Kissed a Girl”.
Last month the singer spoke about the song in an interview with Rolling Stone, stating that it was L.A.’s answer to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys NYC anthem “Empire State of Mind”.
“It’s so great that ‘Empire State of Mind’ is huge and that everyone has the New York song, but what the f**k? What about L.A.? What about California?
“It’s been a minute since we had a California song and especially from a girl’s perspective. We took the references of Prince, which is always a great reference, and some of the 90’s, almost house music references.”
The song also gets an injection of authenticity with a feature from West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg. Katy will perform the new single on June 20 at the Much Music Video Awards in Canada. |
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Post by DaveZ35 on May 4, 2010 20:13:47 GMT -5
Gurls? lol
The timing is perfect. With Christina underperforming on Pop radio, this should have smooth sailing to Top 10.
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Post by I'M ON ONE on May 4, 2010 20:19:53 GMT -5
Yes, and based on the description, the sound is going to be perfect for summer and a great fit for Pop radio at the moment. I can't wait to hear it, hopefully it doesn't disappoint.
I think this could end up being one of the big songs of summer this year.
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Post by DaveZ35 on May 4, 2010 20:27:12 GMT -5
There's definitely anticipation for her return, even though that collabo with Timbaland flopped. I was listening to her debut album the other day. I forgot how much I enjoyed that album.
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Post by Grenade on May 4, 2010 20:28:26 GMT -5
I wonder why this isn't listed as featuring Snoop Dogg on All Access or FMQB.
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Post by Q on May 4, 2010 20:47:03 GMT -5
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Post by I'M ON ONE on May 5, 2010 15:03:07 GMT -5
USA Today gave the song a positive review:
"Potential single California Girls, with Snoop Dogg, is an effervescent toast to summer fun"
Katy tweeted last night:
Having a dance party in car right now in Times Square dancing 2 my song California Gurls... We're gonna have so much fun this summer! Gahhh!
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Post by irice22 on May 5, 2010 17:04:48 GMT -5
This has everything necessary to be a huge hit without out even hearing it. Rapper? Check! Misspelling? Check! Reference to California? Check. I bet it samples something.
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Post by I'M ON ONE on May 5, 2010 17:05:55 GMT -5
I bet it samples something. Katy said this... We took the references of Prince, which is always a great reference, and some of the 90’s, almost house music references.” |
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Post by irice22 on May 5, 2010 17:06:48 GMT -5
Does reference directly mean sample?
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Post by I'M ON ONE on May 5, 2010 17:07:28 GMT -5
Maybe, but does it really matter...even if it doesn't "officially" sample something, it's going to sound like some Prince or 90's house song anyway.
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Post by I'M ON ONE on May 5, 2010 20:24:48 GMT -5
Lyrics:
Sun kissin' so hot will melt your popsicle.
oh oh oh oh oh
Cali boys & girls, we're undeniable.
FINE, fresh, Fierce we got it on lock!
West coast represent, now put your hands UP!
oh oh oh oh oh
Sounds like a sing-song SMASH
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Post by Grenade on May 5, 2010 23:48:04 GMT -5
A clip leaked. It sounds like Ke$ha. But it also reminds me of Madonna.
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Post by Ammer on May 6, 2010 1:11:06 GMT -5
Definitely some Madonna/Cyndi Lauper/Ke$ha influence.
I was listening along and almost started singing "TiK ToK". Looks like Martin tweaked the beat of "TiK ToK" to create this song.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2010 1:56:01 GMT -5
Prince my-ass. This is a straight up Daft Punk rip-off. I really like a lot of her songs, but this doesn't sound like a hit  . |
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Post by Someone Like You on May 6, 2010 3:31:51 GMT -5
Doesn't sound 90s or Prince at all, but I do hear the house. Sounds like all of the artists mentioned here. If "Holiday", "Tik Tok", "Digital Love", and "Around the World" were mashed together, this would be it.
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Post by -m- on May 6, 2010 7:34:11 GMT -5
This is straight up a huge hit.
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Post by Robert J on May 6, 2010 8:04:26 GMT -5
Ya, this is an obvious hit. Everything about the chorus is structured to make it an anthem.
That said, I'm not entirely sure I loved it. I need to hear it in HQ.
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