Just one day before the release of her lead single, Katy Perry officially announced her upcoming album.
Perry’s new album is called 143. The project is set to be released on September 20, which should give her plenty of time to share a few singles and promote the studio effort heavily. The title 143 comes from a slang abbreviation meaning “I love you.”
The news was shared via the singer’s record label, Capitol Records and on Perry’s social media. The announcement refers to the full-length as “a sexy, fearless return to form for the multifaceted musician. Jam-packed with the kind of empowering and provocative pop anthems fans have come to love.”
The first single from 143, “Woman’s World,” is set to drop tomorrow (July 11). Perry has been promoting the tune for weeks, and it’s become one of the most-hyped tracks so far this year for better or worse.
The upcoming single was co-written by Perry, along with Chloe Angelides and producers Dr. Luke, Vaughn Oliver, Aaron Joseph, and Rocco Did It Again! Luke’s presence brings a certain amount of controversy to the project, as many in the music industry turned on him after Kesha accused him of sexual assault, among other crimes. The two sued each other for years and eventually dropped their suits.
