October 7, 2016
Electric is Katy Perry’s fourth studio album that marks a departure from both her usual bubblegum sound and major hitmaker Dr. Luke. It features a whole new group of collaborators Katy has never, or occasionally, worked with. The long-awaited Rihanna collaboration, entitled “Take Over”, finally makes the album; however it is the album’s only feature.
Electric is Katy’s first explicit record and is mostly electro-pop with alternative, trap, and R&B influences.
On January 23, 2016, Katy Tweeted lyrics from the opening track, “Rise”:
Snippets of this track were leaked by a hacker after attacking Katy’s personal Twitter and e-mail accounts.
The full demo version of “Witness”, the track on the album, was also leaked the same day. The album’s finalized version features Katy harmonizing with the male vocals, by Pharrell Williams (also the track’s producer), in the pre-chorus and an instrumental breakdown and final high-note hitting chorus.
Two days later, on January 25, 2016, Katy teased the album’s title track with lyrics with the following Tweet:
T R A C K L I S T I N G
Standard edition:
1. “Rise” || Written by Katy Perry, Bonnie McKee, and Max Martin || Produced by Max Martin and Shellback || 3:27
2. “Blowing Up (Every Day)” || Written by Katy Perry, Tor Erik Hermansen, Saul Milton, and Will Kennard || Produced by StarGate and Chase & Status || 3:05
3. “Electric” || Written by Katy Perry and Bonnie McKee || Produced by Klas Åhlund || 3:45
4. “Take Over” (featuring Rihanna)
|| Written by Katy Perry, Rihanna, Mike WiLL Made-It || Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It || 4:02
5. “Up in Flames” || Written by Katy Perry and Lana Del Rey || Produced by Emile Haynie || 3:49
6. “Bodies Do the Talking”
|| Written by Katy Perry, Jordan Johnson, and Stefan Johnson || Produced by The Monsters and the Strangerz || 3:26
7. “Paradise” || Written by Katy Perry || Produced by StarGate and Zedd || 4:12
8. “North Star” || Written by Katy Perry and Sia Furler || Produced by Chris Loco || 3:56
9. “Bad Photographs” || Written by Katy Perry, Bonnie Mckee, and Max Martin || Produced by Max Martin and Cirkut || 3:38
10. “Witness”
|| Written by Katy Perry || Produced by Pharrell Williams || 4:36
11. “Legacy” || Written by Katy Perry || Produced by Emile Haynie || 3:44
12. “The Eye of the Storm” || Written by Katy Perry || Produced by Katy Perry || 5:19
Deluxe edition (bonus tracks):
13. “Just Like You” || Written by Katy Perry and Magnus August Høiberg || Produced by Cashmere Cat || 3:42
14. “Enemy” || Written by Katy Perry, Bonnie McKee, Rodney Jerkins, and Benjamin Levin || Produced by Darkchild || 4:27
15. “Second Chance” || Written by Katy Perry || Produced by Christopher “Tricky” Stewart and Terius “The Dream” Nash || 3:33
S I N G L E S
1. “Up in Flames”
Lead single “Up in Flames” packs just enough flare to be both a mid/late summer staple and alternative vibe. In the track, Katy reflects on “a love that went up in flames”. Bongo drums and a light electric guitar lead the track with Katy’s light and crispy vocals; it is mid-tempo. This track also has future impact on alternative pop’s rise to popularity.
Teaser #1: July 1, 2016
Teaser #2: July 8, 2016
Teaser #3: July 12, 2016
Release date: July 15, 2016
Music video: July 15, 2016
Impacts top 40 radio on July 15, 2016
Impacts Hot AC on July 22, 2016
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
2. “TAKE OVER” featuring Rihanna
“Take Over” is the official second single from Electric which features Rihanna. Both Katy and Rihanna share a urban-flared snap anthem in which the ladies co-pair a sharp chorus (“Say hello to the bad bitches / The ones that’ll leave you in stitches / Tonight we’re coming under and taking over”).
Teaser #1: September 23, 2016
Teaser #2: September 27, 2016
Release date: September 30, 2016
Music video: October 18, 2016
Impacts top 40 radio on September 30, 2016
Impacts rhythmic radio on October 7, 2016
Impacts urban radio on October 21, 2016
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
3. “Rise”
The third single from Electric is “Rise”. One of the poppiest songs on the record and another self-empowerment anthem, “Rise” struggles to hit the top 10 on Billboard. But after a few performances, it does so and the music video brings it higher. The album features an acapella first half of the first verse but the single version adds production to this part.
Release date: January 13, 2017
Music video: January 27, 2017
Impacts top 40 radio on January 13, 2017
Impacts Hot AC radio on January 27, 2017
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4
4. “Bodies Do the Talking”
The most sexual song on the album is released and the public responds extremely well to it. Some of the general public doesn’t even know it’s a Katy Perry song until the steamy music video featuring Calvin Harris. It becomes a early summer dominator.
Release date: April 28, 2017
Music video: May 9, 2016
Impacts top 40 radio on May 3, 2017
Impacts urban radio on May 19, 2017
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #1
5. “Witness‘
Released by popular demand by the fans, “Witness” becomes the final single from Electric. Although the song isn’t too embraced by the public, streaming helps it rise to a #19 peak. The video is Katy’s most personal yet as she selects a group of fans to be her “witness” in the video.
Release date: July 7, 2017
Music video: August 15, 2017
Impacts top 40 radio on July 7, 2017
Impacts Hot AC radio on July 7, 2016
Billboard Hot 100 peak: #19
, Im listening #Witness at the same time im writing this cute message 
,,, Bad news 
I thought I could return today , but it seems I have to wait until 6/10 
(sorry RRN1 pls don't forget me 
squall 
, mathekr 
