Prism: Album Guide, Artist and Facts

Prism is the fourth studio album by American singer Katy Perry. It was released by Capitol Records on October 18, 2013. Although the album was initially planned to be "darker" than her previous material, Prism ultimately became a prominently dance-inspired record. Perry worked with several past collaborators, while enlisting new producers and guest vocals. Perry partially handled production with Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Stargate, Benny Blanco, Greg Wells, Cirkut, and others. The album includes a guest appearance from Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia. Much of Prism revolves around the themes of living in the present, relationships, and self-empowerment. The album received generally positive reviews; critics praised its lyrics for being more "mature" and personal, while others considered Prism more formulaic than her previous work. Prism debuted at number one in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It became Perry's fastest-selling album in the US, and the second-best-selling album in Australia in 2013. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reported that Prism was the sixth best-selling album in the world in 2013, the best-selling album in the world in 2013 released by a woman, and labeled Perry "a global phenomenon." It has sold more than eight million copies worldwide and received multi-Platinum certifications in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, Poland, and the US. Prism was also nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. "Roar" was released on August 10, 2013, as the album's lead single and topped the US Billboard Hot 100. A second single, "Unconditionally", debuted on October 16, 2013, and reached the top 10 in Italy. "Dark Horse" followed as the album's third single three months later on December 17, 2013, and reached number one in the United States. "Birthday" and "This Is How We Do" were the fourth and fifth singles, respectively. The track "Walking on Air" was also released as a promotional single. Prism was promoted further through the Prismatic World Tour. A concert from the tour was eventually released as The Prismatic World Tour Live in 2015.

Quick facts about Prism

• Title: Prism
• Artist: Katy Perry
• Released: 2013
• Type: Album
• Wikidata ID: Q14467113

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