Katy Perry: Dark Horse

Perry utilizes a more restrained, "sultry" and "foreboding" tone compared to her usual belting. Critical Consensus

Unlike typical pop songs, it lacks a traditional explosive chorus, instead opting for an "anti-chorus" that grinds to a halt after a melodic build-up, reverting back to a thudding bass drop. Katy Perry Dark Horse

Built on a "brooding, borderline sleazy" trap beat with a tempo of 132 BPM . It features an icy rhythm and heavy bassline that creates a "sense of mystery and power". Perry utilizes a more restrained, "sultry" and "foreboding"

The song was at the center of a high-profile copyright lawsuit involving Christian rapper Flame's song "Joyful Noise." Although a jury initially ruled against Perry, a judge later overturned the verdict , stating the musical motif in question was not unique enough for copyright protection. 'Dark Horse' by Katy Perry | CAUTION: May contain words It features an icy rhythm and heavy bassline

The song is a genre-bending "Southern rap-techno mashup" that blends .