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  Studio Album · No. 3

Prism Songwriting Credits by Katy Perry

2013 Capitol Records 13 tracks 49 min

Produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Stargate, others  ·  Engineered by Serban Ghenea (mixing), Manny Marroquin (mixing), Chris Gehringer (mastering)

Capitol Records Pop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Katy Perry carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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13 trackswritten by Katy Perry 0 tracksoutside writers
Katy Perry's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer8%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
19
Lyricists
10
Producers
2
No.1 Singles
8 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2013
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (2015, Nominated)
Data Insight

Prism was produced primarily by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, with Stargate, Cirkut, Patrick Berger, and others contributing additional productions; mixing was handled by Serban Ghenea and Manny Marroquin, and mastered by Chris Gehringer. "Roar" and "Dark Horse" (featuring Juicy J) both reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Unconditionally," "Birthday," and "This Is How We Do" rounded out the album's five Hot 100 singles. With over 8 million copies sold worldwide, it was the best-selling album released by a woman in 2013 per the IFPI. The album was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 57th Grammy Awards (2015).

Prism is the third studio album by Katy Perry, released in October 2013 on Capitol Records and produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Darkchild, and others, a thematic pivot from the ironic pop-California hedonism of Teenage Dream toward a more spiritually and emotionally introspective framework, written following the end of Perry's marriage to Russell Brand and drawing on personal transformation as its lyrical frame. Perry co-wrote most tracks; 'Roar,' 'Dark Horse' (featuring Juicy J), 'Unconditionally,' and 'Birthday' were the principal singles. 'Roar' and 'Dark Horse' both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Perry her seventh and eighth career Hot 100 number-ones; Prism debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 286,000 first-week sales and has been certified five-times platinum in the United States. Prism is regarded as the most emotionally ambitious album of Perry's career and the record that most successfully translated personal experience into commercially accessible pop songwriting.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Roar #1
Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Dr. LukeMax MartinCirkut Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
2
Legendary Lovers
Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Dr. LukeMax MartinCirkut Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
3
Birthday #17
Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Dr. LukeMax MartinCirkut Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
4
Walking on Air
Katy PerryKlas ÅhlundMax MartinAdam BaptisteCamela Leierth Katy PerryKlas ÅhlundMax MartinAdam BaptisteCamela Leierth Klas ÅhlundMax Martin Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
5
Unconditionally #14
Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinHenry Walter Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinHenry Walter Dr. LukeMax MartinCirkut Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
6
Dark Horse #1
Katy PerryJordan HoustonŁukasz GottwaldSarah Theresa HudsonMax MartinHenry Walter Katy PerryJordan HoustonŁukasz GottwaldSarah Theresa HudsonMax MartinHenry Walter Dr. LukeMax MartinCirkut Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)Juicy J (Rap)
7
This Is How We Do #24
Katy PerryKlas ÅhlundMax Martin Katy PerryKlas ÅhlundMax Martin Klas ÅhlundMax Martin Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
8
International Smile
Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinHenry Walter Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinHenry Walter Dr. LukeMax MartinCirkut Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
9
Ghost
Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Katy PerryŁukasz GottwaldMax MartinBonnie McKeeHenry Walter Dr. LukeMax MartinCirkut Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
10
Love Me
Katy PerryMax MartinChristian KarlssonVincent PontareMagnus Lidehäll Katy PerryMax MartinChristian KarlssonVincent PontareMagnus Lidehäll Bloodshy Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
11
This Moment
Katy PerryTor Erik HermansenMikkel Storleer EriksenBenjamin Levin Katy PerryTor Erik HermansenMikkel Storleer EriksenBenjamin Levin StargateBenny Blanco Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
12
Double Rainbow
Katy PerrySia FurlerGreg Kurstin Katy PerrySia FurlerGreg Kurstin Greg Kurstin Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)
13
By the Grace of God
Katy PerryGreg Wells Katy PerryGreg Wells Greg WellsKaty Perry Katy Perry (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 25 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Prism

Who produced Prism by Katy Perry?
Prism was produced primarily by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, with Stargate, Cirkut, Patrick Berger, David Correy, and others contributing additional productions. Mixing was handled by Serban Ghenea and Manny Marroquin; Chris Gehringer mastered. Sessions took place across studios in Malibu, Santa Barbara, Stockholm, and Hollywood, with the album released October 22, 2013, through Capitol Records.
Did Dark Horse by Katy Perry reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Dark Horse" (featuring Juicy J) peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 4 weeks in early 2014, becoming Prism's second number-one single after "Roar." At the time, it was the most-streamed song in the US for several weeks after its official release and sold over 12 million copies globally.
Did Roar by Katy Perry reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Roar" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 2 weeks at the top in August-September 2013. It was the lead single from Prism and sold over 20 million copies globally, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. "Roar" was written by Katy Perry, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, and Henry Walter.
How many copies did Prism by Katy Perry sell worldwide?
Prism has sold over 8 million copies worldwide as of October 2015 and was certified by the IFPI as the sixth best-selling album in the world in 2013, and the best-selling album released by a woman that year. It is certified 5× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States, 8× Platinum in Canada, and 6× Platinum in Australia.
Did Prism by Katy Perry receive any Grammy nominations?
Prism was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 57th Grammy Awards in 2015. The award went to Beyoncé's self-titled album that year.
Who wrote Dark Horse by Katy Perry?
"Dark Horse" was written by Katy Perry, Jordan Houston (Juicy J), Lukasz Gottwald (Dr. Luke), Max Martin, Henry Walter (Cirkut), and Sarah Hudson. Dr. Luke and Max Martin produced the track. It features Juicy J's rap verse and was released as Prism's second single in December 2013, eventually reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
What is the runtime of Prism by Katy Perry?
Prism runs 48 minutes and 39 seconds across 13 tracks on the standard edition. A deluxe edition adds additional tracks, extending the runtime to 61 minutes and 35 seconds. The album was released October 22, 2013, through Capitol Records.

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