Katy Perry might have been shut out at the Grammys, but her fiery performance must have convinced a few people Dark Horse was worth a listen: After 19 weeks on the charts, it finally hit the number one spot this past week. But who needs awards, anyway? It’s the second single from her album Prism to top the charts, and her ninth overall. What’s got the people so hot for Katy (and Juicy J, who features on the track)? The National Post’s David Berry investigates.

Reading suggestion: Listen to Katy Perry’s hit Dark Horse below, then scroll down to follow along with the lyrics.