Katy Perry's 2008 debut single, "I Kissed a Girl," became an international phenomenon, blending dance-pop with controversial lyrics that courted both praise and criticism.
- The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became the 18th best-selling single of all time in the US. It was a global success, reaching number one in over 20 countries. The single was included on Perry's second album, One of the Boys.
- The song's lyrics, which discussed a woman's sexual encounter with another woman, sparked debate and were seen by some as a progressive statement on sexuality.
- "I Kissed a Girl" was named Best International Song at the 2009 BMI London Awards.
Katy Perry is an American singer-songwriter from Santa Barbara, California, known for dance-pop and electropop music. She rose to global fame in the late 2000s with a series of catchy, provocative singles.
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