Dark Horse (official) Ft. Juicy J | Katy Perry -

The song is widely noted for its innovative "Southern rap-techno mashup" style.

: Written in the key of B♭ minor with a tempo of 132 BPM , the production uses minimal, "grimy" beats, icy rhythms, and "chopped and screwed" vocal samples to create a "witchy" and hypnotic atmosphere.

: It blends elements of trap, hip hop, pop-rap, and electropop .

Analysis of Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" (ft. Juicy J) Katy Perry’s released on September 17, 2013, as the third single from her fourth studio album Prism , represents a pivotal shift in her career from "bubblegum pop" to a more "mature" and "dark" urban sound. The track, which features rapper Juicy J, became a massive commercial success, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the second best-selling song worldwide in 2014. Musical Composition and Genre Blending