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Part of Me

Katy Perry · 2012

3 min · 1 track · pop rock · synth-pop · gospel

An anthemic blend of pop and electropop that captures empowerment through catchy hooks and soaring vocals.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This single solidified Katy Perry's status in pop music after 'Teenage Dream'.
Themes
public divorce struggle· self-empowerment anthem· early 2010s pop resilience
Career context
Released on February 13, 2012, 'Part of Me' marked Katy Perry's transition from the prolific success of her previous album, 'Teenage Dream.' This single was a pivotal moment as it encapsulated her personal struggles during a public divorce while maintaining her commercial appeal. It solidified Perry's status as a pop powerhouse in the early 2010s.
Stylistic neighbors
Lady Gaga· Demi Lovato· Rihanna
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Prism — Continues the empowerment theme with a blend of pop and personal reflection.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Born This Way by Lady Gaga — Shares themes of self-acceptance and empowerment with an anthemic electropop sound.
Red by Taylor Swift — Combines pop sensibilities with emotional depth, focusing on themes of heartbreak and empowerment.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Part of Me 3:35

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