Katy Perry - California Gurls (official Music Video) Ft. Snoop Dogg -

Released in May 2010 as the lead single for the Teenage Dream album, was a definitive pop cultural moment that cemented Katy Perry as a global superstar. A colorful, synth-pop anthem designed as a West Coast response to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind," it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the biggest summer hits of the decade. The Music Video: "Candyfornia"

Set in the fictional land of "Candyfornia," the video depicts Katy Perry as a game piece on a board played by Snoop Dogg , who appears as a king named "Sugar Daddy" . Perry’s mission is to move through different phases of the game to rescue other women held captive by Snoop in candy-related traps. Released in May 2010 as the lead single

Fine artist Will Cotton served as the artistic director, basing many of the video's giant sets and surreal imagery on his own paintings. Critical Reception Perry’s mission is to move through different phases

Reviews for the video and track were largely positive, though some critics pointed out its "over-the-top" nature. Released in May 2010 as the lead single