Among the highly anticipated pop albums set to release this year, Katy Perry is also slated to make her return. While the star announced her comeback months ago, excitement has reached new heights since she posted a promotional picture for the album, unveiling the premiere date of its title track, “Woman’s World.”
Nicknamed “KP6” by her fanbase, her next project doesn’t have an official title yet. As the nickname suggests, this will be her sixth mainstream studio work, featuring both new songs and tracks that didn’t make it onto “Smile.”
Katy has teased that this new album will center around themes of metamorphosis, evolving sounds, and stepping out of her comfort zone. Here’s what we know about its release so far.
Katy Perry’s KP6 release date
Firstly, it’s confirmed that Katy Perry’s “KP6” will be released this year, as stated by her mother, Mary Hudson, who mentioned months ago that the album was completed and undergoing mastering. Perry and her mother also hinted at a world tour slated for fall, so it will have already seen the light of day by then.
Katy Perry attends the 35th Annual Colleagues Spring Luncheon & Oscar de la Renta Fashion Show at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on April 25, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Source: Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
With the singer headlining Rock in Rio’s 40th anniversary festival from September 13 to 22, and considering the album’s presumed aesthetics featured in the festival announcement, we can also anticipate its release by that time.
Furthermore, Katy herself has indicated a summer release for the album. Considering these factors, August seems a likely release month.
Why not July? The artist’s lead single is set for release in mid-July, suggesting a strategic approach to building anticipation for the album by releasing the main singles and their videos in the span of 30 days.
Taking everything into account, Katy Perry’s “KP6” will likely be released in the latter part of July or, more probably, in early August. This timing allows the main tracks to gain momentum and ensures fans are familiar with the album before her Rock in Rio performance in September.
