Pop superstar Katy Perry has set the music world abuzz with the announcement of her forthcoming sixth studio album, “143”, which is slated for release on September 20th. The news came to light after fans discovered the album’s title, cover art, and release date on her official merchandise store.

The title “143” harkens back to the early 1990s, symbolizing the phrase “I love you”, commonly used in pager messages of that era. Perry explains that this symbolic number is at the heart of her new album’s theme. “I aimed to craft a vibrant, celebratory dance-pop album with ‘143’ embodying the message of love throughout,” she stated.

The album’s launch is spearheaded by the new single “Woman’s World”, which has been released along with its visually stunning music video. Perry has been hinting at the single since June on TikTok, generating significant buzz and conversation, not necessarily in a positive way, particularly around her collaboration with producer Dr. Luke, who has worked on this track.

The creation of “Woman’s World” brought together a powerhouse team of writers and producers, including Chloe Angelides, Vaughn Oliver, Dr. Luke, Aaron Joseph, and Rocco Did It Again!, alongside Perry herself. The song is expected to be a summer hit with its energetic vibe and empowering lyrics.

While further details about “143” remain under wraps, Perry provided a glimpse into the album’s essence during a recent social media livestream. She described it as a high-energy dance album, a project she has been envisioning for years. “I’ve been talking about making two albums over the past eight years: a dance album and an acoustic album. While the acoustic album is still in the works, I’ve finally completed the dance album I’ve always wanted to make. This record is full of high energy, summer vibes, and fast tempos. We even had a family dance party to one of the tracks, and it’s just overflowing with joy, love, and light,” Perry shared enthusiastically.

“143” follows Perry’s 2020 album “Smile”, which, despite generating hits like “Daisies” and the title track, was her lowest-charting album in recent years, debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard 200. With “143,” Perry aims to reclaim her position at the top of the pop charts, delivering a collection of songs that are sure to resonate with her fans.

As the September release date approaches, anticipation is building for what promises to be one of the year’s most exciting dance albums. “Woman’s World” offers a tantalizing preview of the exuberant and love-filled tracks that await listeners on “143”.

Check it out below!