Lady Gaga [Mega-Merged] Discussion Thread

[NY Curious]

Hey guys! I have fallen in LOVE with this new singer Lady GaGa who got her fame from playing her show at just about every New York City club and is now finally out in Los Angeles finishing up her album "The Fame" coming this summer and now has the single "Just Dance" featuring Colby O'Donis & Akon which is #1 on the iTunes Dance Chart!

I think you all will really like her! she's smart, sexy, fun, sassy, and has grrreat music. The gay community is really loving her as well. She was just recently in Chicago and took part in the Gay Idol competition. She has been featured in "So You Think You Can Dance" and in Perez Hilton's blog, and she will on The Hills soon. Here's some stuff to check her out with:

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/ladygaga

Official Site: http://www.ladygaga.com/

Just Dance Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M65zI9LH-as


What do you guys think?!

[brian1052000]

I absolutely love her....love the song....love her style...love her voice.

[iamthesean]

"just dance" is like my theme song this summer lol.

[Blueboy369]

Love Lady Ga Ga. She has a great show. I'm happy for her.

[bluedragon4]

Somebody has been reading Perez. I knew I wasn't the only one!

[NY Curious]

^oh i've known about GaGa since Lollapalooza last summer...I'm just glad she's getting EVERYONES attention now woo hoo!

[bostonboy20]

been listening to "Just Dance" for a while now...and watched her perform on LOGO's NewNowNext Awards last weekend...she's great...and now i'm digging her song "Beautiful Dirty Rich" can't wait for the full album!

[vivalagraham]

I love Lady GaGa!! Can't wait for the full-length album.

[jay3000]

Must admit the song is the shit!

[luckyass69]

OMG i love Lady GaGa i'm From NYC baby represent this is my song for summer08!
I'v been familliar with her work for a while!

[Piquechampion]

I don´t know about ya´ll but I´m hearting this song



Plus she´s hot

PS: I hear she´s all the hit in Canada right now

[YeahWhatever]

I love this song. They played it at the end of America's Best Dance Crew a few times...

[Yamada Taiki]

love this song. abdc got me into it too

[jft245]

Like the song, but her, not so much. Ugly.

[LatinoSTAR]

I Love this song!!! its amazing!! she reminds me a lot of madonna

[fenrill]

I love her cant wait for her album in October, my favorite song so far is "Poker Face"

Love her mini movie.

[Reika]

I love friends in the right places oh and youtube . I have heard her album in full now and YES! Boys! Boys! Boys! will be on the album, whereas Dirty ice Cream won't.

I loved her since my friend, who is well placed, sent me Just Dance. It was my new pole dancing song :aww:

anyhoo, youtube links to her songs OH and the Album will be called The Fame

Just Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M65zI...eature=related

Love Games
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt51X...eature=related

Paparazzi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuy1g...eature=related

Beautiful Dirty Rich
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StVBI...eature=related


Poker Face
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1SbjaozQu4 (Extended Preview Version)


Money Honey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiTUZsbocmQ (Preview, with Summer Boys Preview)

Again Again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwtbp...eature=related

Boys Boys Boys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77YxR...eature=related


Disco Heaven
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb0BdpeqvHM

[EDIT] There are about 4 more tracks for the album, but fortunatley they haven't leaked yet so i'm not gonna mention them here

[chnkydnk]

I can't wait for the album either! I saw her perform on "So You Think You Can Dance?" and I was a fan ever since!! She had a crazy wig and outfit on that caught my attention. She seems to have a good voice actually without it having to be sent through a computer LOL (nothing wrong with that if it makes a good song IMHO)

[xyboyms]

I love her too! She's like a mix of Christina's vocals with Madonna's crazy style.

I love the EuroPop sound of her music...I'm always HOPING to hear stuff like this here in America.

I hope she becomes huge...

[bokan800]

The song is hot and the video is OVAH!

Btw those shoes are kilelrs.

[Piquechampion]

I´m still loving Just Dance, and now this New Lady Gaga single:



I love it

[bostonboy20]

I love Poker Face...great song

[hotandwet]

ugh! I hate it... they basically are using the same sample as "Just Dance" They should make "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" the next single! Love that song!

[Donnie1240]

I love Just Dance.. not sure about this one yet, i think it could grow on me though....

[Kester]

Didn't like it the first time I heard it but it's grown on me.

[bluedragon4]

Love it. It's like Peaches lite.

[simple-kinda-guy3040]

I love it - it is one of my current favorites...

[YeahWhatever]

Didn't like it the first time I heard it but it's grown on me.

Same here

[bluedragon4]

Same here

How's the rest of her CD? I listened to snippets on Itunes and didn't care for it. But I want so bad to love it, lol. I see the cd everywhere for only $7.99. Worth getting?

[YeahWhatever]

How's the rest of her CD? I listened to snippets on Itunes and didn't care for it. But I want so bad to love it, lol. I see the cd everywhere for only $7.99. Worth getting?

I dabble in pop every so often, and if you like catchy songs, then you'll like this. There are a few throw-aways, but overall, if you liked her first 2 singles, I'd say it's a buy.

[snowcreatureparis09]

At first I thoguht she was a he ,Lady GAGA Stefani Joanne Germanotta (born March 20, 1986), best known by her stage name Lady GaGa, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She is known for work in the electronica genre, and has been nominated for a Grammy Award.[2] On 5 December 2008 she was added to the BBC Sound of 2009 longlist.
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Biography

This Italian-American artist attended Convent of the Sacred Heart School, an exclusive private all-girls school which was also attended by Nicky and Paris Hilton. She remembers singing into a plastic tape recorder to the likes of Cyndi Lauper and Michael Jackson as a little girl. By age four, Lady GaGa had taught herself to play the piano by ear. When she was a teenager she penned her first song. When she was just fourteen she was playing open-mic nights at New York’s Bitter End, and by the age of seventeen she was one of twenty people in the world to gain early admission to the Clive Davis program at the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. She was a fixture in the productions of the Regis High School Repertory, including the roles of Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anna Andreyevna in The Government Inspector, Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, and Alice More in A Man for All Seasons. She also sang in the productions of the Regis Jazz Band.

Discovering fame

Germanotta started hanging out downtown, performing in the Lower East Side club scene with previous bands, Mackin Pulsifier and SGBand. Finding herself surrounded by singers who all wrote the same style of music, she decided to do something fresh and provocative in the rock'n roll underground: pop music.[3] In 2006, she started working with music producer Rob Fusari, with whom she wrote several of her early downtown hits like "Beautiful Dirty Rich", "Dirty Ice Cream" and "Disco Heaven". It was when she performed the song "Again, Again" for Fusari that she created the stage name, Lady GaGa (which is a reference to the song "Radio Ga-Ga" by Queen).[4] He said she was "so theatrical and dramatic, so Freddie Mercury, so Radio Gaga" while she sang the song on piano, and he then started calling her GaGa around the studio as a nickname to which Stefani later added "Lady", to feminize it.[5]

Lady GaGa was originally signed to Def Jam when she was nineteen years old but was dropped after three months.[6] In early 2007, she was offered a deal with Interscope, hired as a songwriter and partnered with singer/producer/songwriter Akon. While working on demo tracks for an artist signed to Konvict Muzik, Tami Chynn, Akon would have GaGa go into the booth to lay down reference vocals. Realizing her singing talent and after listening to her demo recordings, Akon later signed her to a joint deal with Kon Live.[7]

During this time, Lady GaGa met the similarly named Lower East Side DJ/go-go dancer/performance artist Lady Starlight, who helped Lady GaGa create her onstage fashions.[8] The pair collaborated on many projects such as "Lady GaGa and The Starlight Revue"- a low-fi tribute to 1970's variety acts which featured Lady GaGa on synth, Lady Starlight spinning beats, choreographed go-go moves, shiny disco balls, and hairspray, lit on fire and sprayed into the audience.[9]

It was through her affiliation with Akon, that Lady GaGa started to work on her own new material for her debut album with producer RedOne. Already having a solid selection of electro-glam, David Bowie-esque, Queen inspired songs, GaGa wanted to mix her retro dance beats with urban melodies, a pop chorus and still retain a rock'n roll edge. The first song they produced was "Boys, Boys, Boys", a track inspired by Mötley Crüe's hit "Girls, Girls, Girls" mashed with AC/DC's "T.N.T".[10]

In August 2007, Lady GaGa and The Starlight Revue performed at Lollapalooza, where the Ladies entertained the crowd with their performance art piece. While walking around the concert grounds, Lady GaGa received an indecent exposure citation from a bicycle cop for wearing "hot pants".[11]

In October 2007, Lady GaGa and Lady Starlight combined their love of performance art, burlesque pop, rock'n roll, sequined panties, 1970's Glam Rock and 1980's Heavy Metal into a weekly party , "New York Street Revival and Trash Dance". It was here that Lady GaGa would debut not only her new bleach blonde hair but also test drive her revamped stage concept- performing choreographed dance routines accompanied by two female backup dancers while DJ Lady Starlight played the backing tracks.

The Fame (2008)
Lady GaGa performing at Sommarkrysset, Stockholm, Sweden.

By 2008, Lady GaGa had relocated to Los Angeles, working closely with her record label to finalize her debut album The Fame. Her debut single "Just Dance" was released on April 8, 2008 (USA), July 19, 2008 in Australia, August 15, 2008 in Europe and will be released on December 29, 2008 in the UK. The single has topped the charts in Canada and Australia. It also received significant radio airplay and was performed on various occasions. It was a hit in clubs: it peaked at number 2 on the Hot Dance Airplay and Hot Dance Club Play. "Just Dance" has reached a peak position of #3 on the Hot 100 as of now.[12]

The Fame, was released in August in Canada, Australia and other European countries, peaking at number 5 in Canada and 7 in Australia. On October 28, 2008, Lady Gaga released The Fame in the U.S. The album reached #17 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums. Its first week sales were 24,000 units. The next week the album fell to #52. It also debuted at number one on the Top Electronic Albums chart. Following Just Dance, the album spawned the promo single "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich". Her music video for her second single Poker Face was released on October 22, 2008, quickly becoming a top three hit in Sweden and a #1 hit in New Zealand, Canada, and Australia which is her second #1 single to date in both Canada and Australia. The song has so far peaked at #25 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (#125 on Billboard Hot 100).

Success

Building upon the online hype, Lady GaGa returned to her club roots, touring the world throughout the summer with her with two dancers, Dina and Coco and her new DJ/producer Space Cowboy, who is also signed to Interscope. Her performances are accompanied by her infamous 'Disco Stick', and more recently a pair of metallic sunglasses with digital screens as lenses which play video content. Her myspace page showcases a weekly web video entitled: "Transmission Gaga-Vision" which highlight performances and appearances made by Lady GaGa. Shot in grainy black and white and featuring the performer talking candidly in bed with her dancers, the videos are an obvious homage to the film Truth or Dare which documented the American entertainer Madonna on her 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour.

In the fall of 2008 Haus of GaGa turned their focus upon the USA market, with Lady Gaga going on tour with fellow Interscope group, the reformed New Kids on the Block. Collaborating with New Kids on the Block, Lady GaGa is a featured guest on the song "Big Girl Now" off their new album, The Block. To coincide with her newest releases, ABC have commissioned a video promo uniting GaGa's second single "Beautiful Dirty Rich" with their similarly titled hit show Dirty Sexy Money. Lady GaGa is currently on tour with New Kids on the Block as their opening act.

Critical reception

Lady GaGa has received mostly positive reviews from professional music critics. The New York Post called her the "future of pop"[13] and Billboard magazine praised her debut album The Fame as an album full of hits. Us Weekly called her "Pop's New Dance Diva" and compared her to Madonna.[14] However, ArtistDirect.com said that, musically, she has "never taken a single footstep off the path already trod".[15]

Discography

Main article: Lady GaGa discography

Studio albums

* 2008: The Fame

Notable writing credits

These songs have not appeared on a studio album released by Lady GaGa.
Year Title Album Notes
2008 "Big Girl Now" The Block Performed with New Kids on the Block[16]

References

1. ^ The Times article Lady GaGa: The future of Pop. The Times.
2. ^ [1]
3. ^ Blogcritics Magazine's Lady GaGa Interview.
4. ^ Ron Slomowicz. Lady GaGa Interview. About.com. Retrieved on 2008-06-23.
5. ^ Kyle and Jackie O Lady GaGa Interview. About.com. Retrieved on 2008-10-22.
6. ^ Billboard article on Lady GaGa.
7. ^ Billboard article on Lady GaGa.
8. ^ Interview with Lady GaGa.

[Kester]

Haven't heard much of her album, but I like her song 'Poker Face'.

[Mnestor]

Agree witk Kester except I like Just Dance, And Beautiful,Dirty,Rich

[AngelFromAbove]

Yeah, I've heard of her. As a matter of fact, I heard her single on the radio a couple of days ago.

[MCsNo1Fn]

I like some of her songs but her look/style is fucking stupid.

[aussie2008]

I like some of her songs but her look/style is fucking stupid.

How is her style stupid? Simply because she is unique and does her own thing?

[MCsNo1Fn]

It's not really unique. Her style and the big ass bows look stupid to me. Thats my point of view.

[aussie2008]

It's not really unique. Her style and the big ass bows look stupid to me. Thats my point of view.

That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I'm just glad that she doesn't look like a generic, carbon-copy, cookie cutter pop singer. She has her own style which is great. Whether you like it or not. I have no idea how you can't see her style as unique but w/e

[latinoguy19]

I imported her CD from Canada back in August...

pretty decent. I dislike her 'look' though.

[Mr.Tisdale]

I love her, her album is AMAZING, i cant even say what's my favorite song i love the whole album!!!!! no words, I LOVE HER

[kiwi2399]

oh oh christmas, my christmas tree's delicious! gotta love her!

[MCsNo1Fn]

That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I'm just glad that she doesn't look like a generic, carbon-copy, cookie cutter pop singer. She has her own style which is great. Whether you like it or not. I have no idea how you can't see her style as unique but w/e

Unique DOES describe her. I just can't think of the right word. I just cannot stand people that dress all fucked up because they think they're soooo innovative and creative, when in reality, it just looks stupid. But if people like her style, cool. Its just not my thing..

[Radio_Ethiopia]

I think she is the future of pop music she is about to be huge, just give her two months and she will dominate the U.S.

[iDazzler]

She's such a breath of fresh air on the pop scene. Love Just Dance/Pokerface. This girl has an ear for a good hook.

[aussie2008]

Unique DOES describe her. I just can't think of the right word. I just cannot stand people that dress all fucked up because they think they're soooo innovative and creative, when in reality, it just looks stupid. But if people like her style, cool. Its just not my thing..

Alright we'll end it there. Hey, we're all one big happy family, eh? Even if we disagree on certain pop-stars. Also just a quick note, GaGa has been dressing this way for a long time. When I lived in NYC I would see her preforming in nightclubs and see always seemed a bit "weird".

[Littleathquakes]

She sounds a little bit like Christina Aguilera. I actually thought it was Aguilera when I heard the song on the radio.

[Mehdilicious]

She sounds a little bit like Christina Aguilera. I actually thought it was Aguilera when I heard the song on the radio.

I know, right ? seems like GaGa and Aguilera are adopting the exact same style lately ...

[mojoe54]

I think she's great! And "Just Dance" is only #1 on iTunes.....

[MCsNo1Fn]

Alright we'll end it there. Hey, we're all one big happy family, eh? Even if we disagree on certain pop-stars. Also just a quick note, GaGa has been dressing this way for a long time. When I lived in NYC I would see her preforming in nightclubs and see always seemed a bit "weird".

Yeah, when she was "underground" she had that style, I think it's the big ass bow that gets to me. Her entire album, 'The Fame' is incredible though. I'm just glad I can enjoy her music and not always have to see her. I saw an interview with her on YouTube and she seems really down to earth and a hard worker, so she gets much respect from me. Her music IS a huge breath of fresh air, as some others have said, which is always nice AND...*gasp* she has actual talent!

[latinoguy19]

I got Just Dance in April. It's super old now but I am glad I heard of her long before anyone else. I got some of my friends to listen to her.