Everything to know about Katy Perry's latest album '143'
It was released in September 2024
Last updated 24th Sep 2025
Katy Perry had been a bit quiet on the music scene, before releasing 'Woman's World' back in the summer of 2024 — her first song in three years — and then following it with singles 'Lifetimes', and 'I'm His, He's Mine'.
Then just a couple of months later, in September 2024, the megastar finally dropped her new album '143', sending fans into a frenzy. Here's everything there is to know about Katy's sixth studio album, including which musicians feature on it, and what those magic numbers really mean...
What does '143' mean?
Katy named her latest album '143' because the numbers are often associated with the words 'I love you'. Calling it her 'angel number', 143 has been used by many, for decades, as shorthand for the declaration of love (as the numbers represent the amount of letters in each word).
Katy said in an interview with Apple Music: "It's my angel number. It's my symbol, it's my sign. A couple years ago, we were going through a little bit of a hard time medically in our family, and it was a little bit scary, and I started seeing 143 in many different ways.
"I really believe it was my angels, my guides, saying, 'I love you. We got you. We're going to protect you. You're exactly where you're meant to be. You're on the path.'"
When was it released?
'143' was released on 20th September 2024.
Where did it come in the charts?
The album went to Number 6 in album charts in both the UK and the US.
How did she announce the album's release?
Katy released her album '143' after revealing the tracklist in the music video for single 'Lifetimes'.
On the day of the song's release, Katy shared several videos, including one where she shows off the new album on vinyl, simply captioned: '1️⃣4️⃣3️⃣ IS OUT NOW❗️'.
Taking to Instagram on 10th July 2024, Katy shared a snap of her new record, sharing details around it in the caption.
Understandably, fans were absolutely over the MOON with Katy's announcement, with many taking to the comments to share their excitement. One wrote: 'Mother has risen', as another added: 'Omg it’s happening 🥰😍😍', and one other commented: 'Yasssssssss!!!!!!! HERE WE GO 😭😭❤️🔥🧡🧡.'
What's the tracklist?
Katy revealed the tracklist in her music video for 'Lifetimes'. In the video, the tracklist is on a billboard, however it's hard to read, so for those who missed it, take a look at the full tracklist below.
- 'Woman's World'
- 'Gimme Gimme' featuring 21 Savage
- 'Gorgeous' featuring Kim Petras
- 'I'm His, He's Mine' featuring Doechii
- 'Crush'
- 'Lifetimes'
- 'All the Love'
- 'Nirvana'
- 'Artificial' featuring JID
- 'Truth'
- 'Wonder'
Is she taking her new album on tour?
Yes, Katy is now out on her 'Lifetimes Tour', which will come to the UK in October 2025. She revealed the setlist during her iconic space flight, and on it are six tracks from '143', including 'Artificial', 'Woman's World', 'Nirvana', 'Crush', 'I'm His, He's Mine' and 'Lifetimes', along with a number of her biggest hits.
What did Katy Perry say about releasing new music?
Despite having her Las Vegas residency, Katy Perry: Play, the singer hadn't released any solo music since the birth of her little girl Daisy Dove Bloom in 2020, until July 2024. Although, she did feature on 'When I'm Gone' with DJ Alesso and 'Electric' which appeared on 'Pokémon 25: The Album', both in 2021.
Ahead of her Vegas residency coming to a close in November 2023, Katy opened up in August 2023 about the prospect of new music and what fans could expect from the 'Dark Horse' singer.
Speaking to Good Morning America, Katy said that Play had been her favourite show to create. She continued: "I know how important it is to some audience members," explaining how her fans weren't just buying tickets to her gigs, they were using their "hard-earned money" and "planning a vacation around it."
She went on to say: "I'm just so grateful for the continuous opportunity to keep evolving as an artist, as a human, as a mother, and to be able to keep bringing joy to people's lives through the arts and entertainment and visuals."
The singer then opened up about working on new music, confirming she had been writing new material. She told GMA: "I think that I'm writing a lot and have written a lot from a place of love, because I'm feeling so much of it - so much unconditional love, that love you never knew existed."
She continued: "I'm always writing, I have been, but I think what's really important to me is to be celebrating the world that I've got to build with all of these wonderful songs and to be responsible for a life for a three-year-old. I will be back, but let me get this right."
Reflecting on her residency, Katy said: "I will always remember this joy of community and family and togetherness, all singing the same song. It's been a bunch of strangers under one roof singing the same song. So, there's an energy that's wonderful.
"I'll never forget that energy. I'll never forget the joy. I'll never forget the happiness."
Since speaking on Good Morning America, Katy then teased 'KP6' while performing at her residency. She told her fans: "If you can’t love me at my 'Witness' and 'Smile' era, then you can’t love me in my 'KP6' era."
Who features on the album?
'143' includes a number of guest appearances from the likes of Kim Petras, 21 Savage, Doechii and JID. Rapper, 21 Savage features on 'Gimme Gimme', while 'Gorgeous' features Kim Petras and 'I'm His, He's Mine' features 'Anxiety' singer, Doechii. Meanwhile Katy collaborated with American rapper, JID, on 'Artificial'.
What artwork is on the cover?
Described by Katy as a 'dance party' album, it's no surprise the cover is a vibrant mix of colour. Katy features against a heart-shaped backdrop, in an angel-like pose, symbolising (as mentioned above) her angel-number '143' and the hidden meaning behind the title; I love you.
Take a look at more facts about Katy Perry:
Katy Perry loves her fans!
Katy Perry's fans are called the KatyCats. Fans coined the nickname when the pop goddess embarked on the Hello Katy Tour back in 2009 and it has stuck to this day. Like many other fan groups, KatyCats pride themselves on not only supporting Katy but also each other. Katy adores her fans and often tweets them.
Katy Perry's relationship with Orlando Bloom
These two were one of our fave celeb couple and gave us serious couple goals when they got together in 2016, and our hearts broke when they split in 2017 with a joint statement, 'Before rumours or falsifications get out of hand, we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time.'
However, after being spotted kissing at Ed Sheeran's concert back in August that year, it looked as though things were seriously back on, and Katy said on This Morning Mashup, "Well, you know, I think people are in and out of your life. It's nice to keep people you love around you."
Thankfully, Katy confirmed the pair were back together in April 2018, and they both announced their engagement on Valentine's Day 2019 in a series of adorable Instagram posts.
Katy Perry makes amazing music videos
Katy Perry just makes the most incredible music videos. The video for 'Chained To The Rhythm' which features the singer on a rollercoaster!
Katy Perry collabs
As well as making her own music, Katy also lends her vocals to other artist's tracks. She has worked with some huge names including: Nicki Minaj, Calvin Harris, Kanye West and Snoop Dogg.
Katy Perry is a Guinness World Record holder
Katy Perry actually holds multiple world records - not only was she the first person to accumulate 100 million followers on Twitter, but in February 2017, her song 'Chained To The Rhythm' became the most streamed track on Spotify in 24 hours by a female artist, streaming 3,062,293 in a single day.
Katy also holds the record for First Female to have Five No. 1 Singles from one Album in the USA, and was also the most-watched musician on YouTube in 2014 with a whopping 2.4 billion views collectively. Wow!
Katy Perry's baby
Katy announced in March 2020 that she was expecting her first child with Orlando Bloom. She gave birth to daughter Daisy Dove in August 2020.
Katy Perry and Russell Brand
Before getting engaged to Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry was previously married to British comedian Russell Brand. The pair married in 2010 when she was 25 and he was 35, but split just two years later. Speaking on the marriage just before her engagement in February 2019 to Paper magazine, "I'm very pragmatic and logistical and I am less fantastical about things.
"I mean, I was married when I was 25. I'm 34. It was almost 10 years ago. I was like, 'One person for the rest of my life,' and I'm not so sure that that idea is for me. I'm just such a different person than I was."
Katy Perry live-streamed her life!
To celebrate the release of her fourth album 'Witness' on 9th June 2017, Katy Perry live-streamed her life on YouTube. Fans got to see the superstar do everyday things such as eat and sleep and really 'witness' her life... Now it all makes sense!
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom welcome a baby girl
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom announced, via Unicef, that they had welcomed a little girl called Daisy Dove, on 27th August 2020.
In the announcement post they shared a black and white photo of their hands holding their little girl's.
Katy Perry had a Las Vegas residency
From 29th December 2021 to 15th January 2022 Katy Perry had a residency called Play at The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas. After its initial eight dates it was then extended, finishing at the later date of 4th November 2023.
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