I listened to the leak when it first came out & I didn't really like it that much. After a few listens, I LOVED IT!!! It was my song of the summer. Even though it was a really girly song, it was catchy & everybody knew it! I still love it.
I thought california gurls was gonna flop so badly! Then it slayed and after that I've never been able to predict what happens on the radio ever again.
I first heard Cali Gurls on the local urban radio at like 2 AM. I thought it was such a bright happy sunshiny song and a great anthemic record. I liked it instantly.