Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
Babyface Vs. Teddy Riley, DJ Premier Vs. RZA & More: What's Your Favorite Verzuz Battle (So Far)? Vote!
billboard.comOn Monday night (April 20), Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Teddy Riley finally faced off in their long-awaited (and twice-postponed) Verzuz battle on Instagram Live.
And now that the clash of the '90s R&B titans is complete, Billboard wants to know: which Verzuz showdown has been your favorite so far?
Were you as ready for Babyface vs. Riley as Missy Elliott and Jamie Foxx were? Did you "Snap Yo Fingers" when Lil Jon pulled out his 2006 hit in his battle with T-Pain?
Were you rooting for Ryan Tedder or Benny Blanco (who busted out Beyoncé's "Halo" and Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream," respectively) in their battle for pop producer domination?
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