Katy Perry Announces ‘Celebratory’ Sixth Album 143, Sets Fall Release Date

The singer said she “set out to create a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album” with her forthcoming studio effort

It’s a very, very exciting year for all pop girlies because Katy Perry is officially back!

On Wednesday, July 10, the 39-year-old singer launched into her newest musical era by announcing her much-anticipated sixth studio album, 143. She shared the news wide on social media, confirming her album’s title — a nod to the throwback pager translation for “I love you” — and sharing its cover artwork and release date: Sept. 20.

“I set out to create a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with the symbolic 143 numerical expression of love as a throughline message,” Perry explained in a statement.

The same day her album arrives, Perry will also headline a sold-out show at Rock in Rio in Brazil, marking her first performance at the Rio de Janeiro festival since 2015.

According to a press release shared with PEOPLE, the singer’s forthcoming album marks a “sexy, fearless return to form” for the 13-time Grammy-nominated artist after months of teasing her new pop chapter.