Katy Perry: 5 songs you probably didn't know she had written

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Katy Perry
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 1st Sep 2026

Katy Perry is known for being a very successful pop star. Although she's been quiet recently - when it comes to releasing music - the singer has now released the concert film for her 'Lifetimes Tour'.

As well being a very talented singer, she's also a great songwriter, having written or co-written most of her own songs. It is also a little-known fact that Katy Perry's songs ALSO include those that she has penned for other artists, including Iggy Azalea, Rita Ora, Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj.

READ MORE: Katy Perry releases concert film for 'The Lifetimes Tour'

Take a look at some songs written by Katy Perry for other artists:

Iggy Azalea - Black Widow ft. Rita Ora

'Black Widow' was a 2014 hit for Australian rapper Iggy Azelea and British singer Rita Ora. The song was featured on Iggy's debut album and reached Number 4 in the UK chart. The song was initially going to be included on Katy's fourth studio album, but it was later handed to Iggy.

Britney Spears - 'Passenger'

'Passenger' was originally going to feature on Katy's third album, but was offered to Britney who used it on her eight studio album, 'Britney Jean'. This song was not only co-written by Katy, it also features Sia as backing vocals. Sia co-wrote the song along with Katy and a few others.

Kelly Clarkson - 'I Do Not Hook Up'

Although not a massive hit for Kelly in the UK, 'I Do Not Hook Up' was a Top 10 hit in the Mainstream Top 40 in the US, in 2009.

Selena Gomez and The Scene - ‘That’s More Like It'

'That's More Like It' featured on the band's third and final album which was released in 2011. The song is about American women in the 1950s and their relegation to domesticity.

Nicki Minaj featuring Ariana Grande - 'Get On Your Knees'

'Get On Your Knees' was featured on Nicki Minaj's third studio album 'The Pinkprint'.

You can hear many of Katy Perry's songs on Tay FM.

Written by: Anna Sky Magliola

Anna Sky Magliola is a Digital Content Editor at Rayo, creating content for brands including Hits Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, KISS, Cool FM and Magic Radio. She began her career at Bauer Media in 2007 and has spent almost two decades creating engaging digital content for millions of readers, specialising in music news, celebrity interviews and TV features. A passionate dance music fan, Anna Sky has travelled the world to experience some of the biggest festivals and is always looking for the next great music story.