"California Gurls" ft. Snoop Dogg: Pop hit with West Coast vibes.

Katy Perry released her lead single "California Gurls," featuring Snoop Dogg, from her third studio album, Teenage Dream. The collaboration between Perry and Snoop Dogg was part of the song's strategy to blend pop with a West Coast vibe. Capitol Records managed the release, highlighting Perry's evolution as an artist and her ability to create chart-topping hits. Upon its release, "California Gurls" quickly gained significant radio play and digital downloads. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, maintaining the number one position for six consecutive weeks. The song also saw widespread international success, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom. Commercially, it sold over five million copies in the U.S. alone, earning multi-platinum certification by the RIAA. Critics praised the song for its catchy melody and summer feel. The vivid, candy-themed music video directed by Mathew Cullen depicted a fantastical beach party, contributing further to the