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With an enormous repertoire of chart-topping hits and multiple awards-winning music videos, Katy Perry is one of the most sought-after artists in the industry. She started her journey with a gospel album called Katy Hudson in 2001 and has since gone on to dip her toes in multiple musical genres in her discography.
Her penchant for experimenting with multiple genres is considered one of the fortes of the 39-year-old. Furthermore, fans and critics have often lauded her music videos for their penchant for trying out new themes and filming techniques. For this list, we will count Katy Perry's top five music videos based on YouTube views.
What are the top five most viewed Katy Perry music videos on YouTube?
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5. Bon Appetit (Official) ft. Migos
Times viewed on YouTube: 1,348,749,535
Bon Appetit is a song from Katy Perry's fifth studio album Witness (2017). Released by Capitol Records, the song was a collaboration between Perry and the hip-hop group Migos. It combines hip-hop, pop, electronic, and Eurodisco with lyrics taking the listener on a gustatory journey with food.
The music video was directed by Dent De Cuir featuring chef Roy Choi. It shows Katy Perry being prepared as food as the chef kneads her like dough, wrapping and cutting her to serve a group of cannibalistic patrons.
In the end, the patrons are bound, gagged, and dismembered as Perry dances on a pole in front of them. The video bagged the Best Art Direction award at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.
4. Firework (Official Music Video)
Times viewed on YouTube: 1,486,520,396
Firework was co-written by Katy Perry and Ester Dean, and produced by Sandy Vee and Stargate. The song belongs to Perry's 2010 album Teenage Dream and was released on October 26 by Capitol Records.
The music video was a cross-promotional event by German group Deutsche Telekom and featured fans from across Europe. Directed by Dave Meyers and choreographed by Natricia Bernard, the video features Katy Perry getting rid of her fears and insecurities and urging everyone in the city to do the same.
The clip opens with her gazing into the city from a balcony. As she starts singing, fireworks burst from her soul, inspiring people across the city to do the same. In the end, everyone in the city gathers at the courtyard of Buda Castle, dancing and getting rid of their deepest insecurities through bursting fireworks.
Firework won Video of the Year at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards and was ranked atop the list of top 50 videos of 2010 by MuchMusic.
3. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Official Music Video)
Times viewed on YouTube: 1,520,752,583
Last Friday Night is a song from Katy Perry's third studio album Teenage Dream. Produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, the songstress stated that she was inspired to pen down the song after a night of partying and streaking.
Directed by Marc Klasfeld, the music video was inspired by Sixteen Candles and old-school movies of the 80s. Perry's character is based on America Ferrera's Betty Suarez from the film Ugly Betty.
The video went on to win Favorite Video Award at the 38th People's Choice Awards.
2. Dark Horse ft. Juicy J
Times viewed on YouTube: 3,805,407,478
Dark Horse is the perfect concoction of old-school influence and Perry's signature style. Released by Capitol Records, the song was originally a promotional single for Perry's fourth studio album, Prism (2013).
The music video was directed by Mathew Cullen, the same director who had previously worked with Perry on her song California Gurls. The video combined the culture of ancient Egypt with Memphis - a poignant take on the versatile themes addressed in the song.
In June 2015, the video became the first music video by a female artist to cross a billion views on Vevo. As of August 2022, the video was the 15th most-viewed video of all time and the second most-viewed music video by a female artist.
1. Roar
Times viewed on YouTube: 4,050,132,698
Roar is the most-viewed music video in Katy Perry's illustrious repertoire. The music video was directed by Grady Hall and Mark Kudsi and shot at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
Despite mixed reviews on its production, the song became a global hit, praised by fans and becoming one of the most-viewed music videos ever. On May 13, 2024, it surpassed four billion views, making Katy Perry the first female artist to reach this milestone on Vevo.
In latest news, Perry released her seventh studio album 143 on September 20, 2024.
