Katy Perry - California Gurls (official Music Video) Ft. Snoop Dogg [ Ad-Free ]

Reviews for the video and track were largely positive, though some critics pointed out its "over-the-top" nature.

The music video, directed by , is a surreal, candy-themed masterpiece influenced by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Alice in Wonderland , and the board game Candy Land . Reviews for the video and track were largely

The video is famous for its vibrant, oversaturated palette and edible-looking sets, including candy floss clouds and gummy bear armies. Most iconically, it features Perry defeating Snoop's army using whipped cream guns attached to her bra. Most iconically, it features Perry defeating Snoop's army

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" The Music Video: "Candyfornia" Fine artist Will Cotton

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