Guest Blogger: Caiti R3

I agree with Bory’s blog about Katy Perry. She is one of the newer pop artists, however she has already gained a lot of popularity and respect in the world of pop music. I think that what sets her apart from a lot of the new pop artists (Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, etc) is her unique voice and sense of style. Although some of her songs like “ET” or her first hit “I Kissed A Girl”, have more of an electronic sound that just makes you want to dance and sing along. She also has some slower and softer songs like “Thinking of You” or “Teenage Dream” that really showcase her natural voice and its distinctive sound. I think that one of the reasons she really sticks out on today’s pop charts, is because of her ability to create many different emotions with her lyrics and sound. For example, her song “California Girls” has sort of a quirky, fun feel to it. While another one of her hits “Firework” really gives you a feeling of hope and inspiration. It’s often difficult for artists to stick out these days, with all the talent that’s out there, nevertheless I think that when we look back, Katy Perry will be one of the few artists we remember.