Commercially, the post-comeback eras of Kesha and Katy Perry have unfolded very differently since "Joyride" and "Woman's World". Pop stars never make it easy. One tries a comeback, the internet stages a public trial, and everyone suddenly becomes a streaming analyst. Kesha (from "Joyride" onward): "Joyride" (July 2024) became a genuine comeback moment. Although it wasn't a massive Billboard Hot 100 hit, it significantly outperformed expectations for an independent release with almost no traditional label support. The song showed strong longevity on streaming platforms, consistently outperforming "Woman's World" after the initial release period. It also earned Kesha her best Pop Airplay performance in years. Follow-up singles such as "Delusional" and the eventual Period album maintained solid engagement, though none became mainstream blockbuster hits. The era has generally been viewed as a critical and artistic success, even if not a commercial juggernaut. Katy Perry (from "Woman's World" onward): "Woman's World" (July 2024) debuted with more attention thanks to Capitol Records' promotional campaign, multiple versions, and a high-budget music video. However, it collapsed almost immediately, peaking at only No. 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 before dropping off the chart the following week. Critics and audiences largely rejected the single, with much of the backlash centered on its message and the decision to reunite with producer Dr. Luke. Subsequent singles like "Lifetimes" and the album 143 also underperformed commercially, failing to reverse the narrative that Perry's comeback had stalled. Reviews were largely negative, and streaming numbers remained modest compared with her past successes. Head-to-head Metric Kesha Katy Perry Initial hype Lower Much higher Label support Independent Major label Critical reception Mostly positive Mostly negative Streaming longevity Strong Weak Chart peaks Modest Slightly higher initial peak Overall era perception Successful comeback Unsuccessful comeback Bottom line: if you only look at the first week, Katy Perry had the advantage because of her larger fanbase and marketing. If you look at long-term commercial performance, streaming stability, fan reception, and cultural impact, Kesha clearly came out ahead. Considering she achieved that as an independent artist with far fewer resources, her results are widely seen as the more impressive commercial story.