🎵 Katy Perry’s Comeback Has Ended Before It Even Begun

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Katy Perry seemed poised for a strong comeback, but she’s fumbled any chance of that with her new single “Woman’s World.” The song itself is just plain bad, but the real issue arose before audiences even heard a single note. Before the release of this supposed feminist anthem, it was announced that Dr. Luke co-produced the track, prompting obvious negative reactions from fans. This backlash doesn’t bode well for Perry’s comeback, as her audience’s disapproval preceded the song’s release.

A pop star of Perry’s stature has infinite choices when it comes to producers and songwriters to collaborate with, but Perry chose to work with one of the most controversial figures in the music industry. Dr. Luke has been a…