Katy Perry’s Empowering Anthem “Roar” Surpasses 4 Billion Views on YouTube
Katy Perry’s hit song “Roar” has officially surpassed an impressive 4 billion views on YouTube, making it the most viewed video clip by a female artist on the platform. Released in 2013, the song debuted as an empowerment anthem and quickly became Perry’s most successful track.
In a recent announcement by Billboard on May 10, the American artist’s music video for “Roar” has solidified her status as a dominant force in the music industry. Trailing behind Perry is Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” with almost 3.923 million views, and Perry’s own “Dark Horse ft. Juicy J” with over 3.72 billion views.
Taylor Swift also makes an appearance on the list with her hits “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space”, securing the fourth and fifth spot with 3,431 million and 3,419 million views, respectively.
The music video for “Roar” follows Perry surviving a plane crash in a jungle and overcoming various challenges with a message of strength. The song, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, was the lead single from Perry’s album “Prism” and was a collaboration with Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, and Cirkut.
Despite some controversy surrounding the use of wild animals in the video, Perry made sure to have representatives from the Animal Rights Association on set to ensure the animals’ welfare. The ARA confirmed that no bad practices were observed during the filming.
Overall, “Roar” has not only become a commercial success but also a personal milestone for Perry as she navigated through challenging times in her life. The song’s empowering message has resonated with fans around the world, solidifying Perry’s status as a powerhouse in the music industry.