Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” is burning up the charts. Find out how Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” inspired Katy to write the West Coast anthem that has quickly become hottest track of summer 2010. In a new video clip from the studio, Katy also discusses how she wanted to write a song about California from a female perspective that will make people want to buy a plane ticket stat.
“California Gurls” will appear on Teenage Dream which is set for release on August 24th.