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  TOP   APC   PEAK   title   YEAR  
  1   7   7   DIE WITH A SMILE   2024  
  2   98   11   BAD ROMANCE   2009  
  3   103   103   ABRACADABRA   2025  
  4   149   26   POKER FACE   2008  
  5   180   34   ALEJANDRO   2009  
  6   186   137   SHALLOW (A STAR IS BORN)   2018  
  7   219   46   TELEPHONE   2009  
  8   343   91   PAPARAZZI   2009  
  9   445   154   BORN THIS WAY   2011  
  10   594   539   RAIN ON ME   2020  
  11   676   196   JUST DANCE   2008  
  12   746   324   THE EDGE OF GLORY   2011  
  13   765   765   HOLD MY HAND   2022  
  14   946   946   THE DEAD DANCE   2025  
  15   1078   958   STUPID LOVE   2020  
  16   1303   684   APPLAUSE   2013  
  17   1329   703   DO WHAT U WANT   2013  
  18   1528   749   JUDAS   2011  
  19   2215   1495   MILLION REASONS   2016  
  20   2667   1374   LOVEGAME   2009  
  21   3197   2665   ALWAYS REMEMBER US THIS WAY   2018  
  22   4285   3937   BLOODY MARY   2011  
  23   4390   2720   MARRY THE NIGHT   2011  
  24   4480   2792   YOU AND I   2011  
  25   5223   3052   EH, EH (NOTHING ELSE I CAN SAY)   2009  
  26   5635   4651   THE CURE   2017  
  27   7216   5769   PERFECT ILLUSION   2016  
  28   10660   10081   911   2020  
  29   11821   10358   I'LL NEVER LOVE AGAIN   2018  
  30   13384   13384   DISEASE   2024  
  31   13507   9953   DOPE   2013  
  32   15211   10571   HAIR   2011  
  33   15391   10035   DANCE IN THE DARK   2009  
  34   15685   15685   HOW BAD DO U WANT ME   2025  
  35   18013   13432   VENUS   2013  
  36       14023   CHILLIN'   2009  
  37       18207   TIL IT HAPPENS TO YOU   2015  
  38           SOUR CANDY   2020  
  39          
JOANNE (WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOIN'?)
  2018  
  40           THE LADY IS A TRAMP   2011  
                     
                     
  Lady Gaga is one of the most daring, versatile, and influential artists of her generation, known for her theatrical style, powerful voice, and fearless reinvention. From underground clubs in New York to global superstardom, her journey is a story of talent, resilience, and unapologetic individuality.

Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986, in Manhattan, New York City, she grew up in a well-off Italian-American family. Her mother Cynthia was a philanthropist and business executive, and her father Joe ran an internet company. From a young age, Stefani showed a deep passion for music and performance. At age four, she taught herself piano by ear, and by her early teens, she was performing in open mic nights and school plays. She attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart, a private Catholic school, and later studied at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts before dropping out to pursue her music career.

Her stage name, Lady Gaga, was inspired by the Queen song “Radio Ga Ga.” She began performing in New York’s Lower East Side club scene, blending glam rock, burlesque, and electro-pop into provocative performances. She was signed by Interscope Records in 2007 and initially wrote songs for artists like Britney Spears, Fergie, and the Pussycat Dolls. But her own star was rising fast.

In 2008, she released her debut album The Fame, which included massive hits like “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.” Her sound was fresh—electropop with a dancefloor pulse—and her image was instantly iconic. She wore outrageous outfits, spoke in riddles, and created a persona that blurred the lines between art and pop. “Paparazzi” and “LoveGame” followed, cementing her as a pop provocateur. She wasn’t just making music; she was building a world.

Her 2009 follow-up, The Fame Monster, was technically an EP but felt like a full album. It featured darker themes and hits like “Bad Romance,” “Alejandro,” and “Telephone” featuring Beyoncé. The music videos were cinematic, surreal, and often disturbing. Gaga was pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and redefining what pop could be. Her fans, whom she called “Little Monsters,” connected deeply with her message of self-acceptance and defiance.

In 2011, she released Born This Way, an album that embraced identity, sexuality, and empowerment. The title track “Born This Way” became an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community. Other tracks like “Judas,” “Edge of Glory,” and “Marry the Night” showcased her vocal range and artistic ambition. She performed in meat dresses, arrived at award shows in giant eggs, and gave interviews that blurred reality and performance. She was eccentric, yes—but also deeply intentional.

Her fame came with challenges. Gaga struggled with chronic pain due to fibromyalgia, and she was open about her mental health battles. She founded the Born This Way Foundation with her mother to support youth mental wellness and combat bullying. Her activism became as central to her identity as her music.

In 2013, she released ARTPOP, a chaotic, experimental album that divided critics and fans. Songs like “Applause” and “Do What U Want” (originally featuring R. Kelly) showed her willingness to take risks, though the album’s rollout was messy. Despite commercial success, Gaga felt disconnected from her audience and retreated from the spotlight.

She reemerged in 2014 with Cheek to Cheek, a jazz album with Tony Bennett. It was a surprising move, but it reminded the world of her vocal chops and musical roots. She won a Grammy for the project and began to shift her public image—less shock, more substance.

In 2016, she released Joanne, named after her late aunt. The album was stripped-down, country-inflected, and deeply personal. Songs like “Million Reasons” and “Perfect Illusion” showed a more vulnerable Gaga. She performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2017, delivering a high-energy medley that included “Born This Way,” “Poker Face,” and “Bad Romance.” It was a triumphant return to the mainstream stage.

Her acting career took off with American Horror Story: Hotel, for which she won a Golden Globe. But her biggest acting breakthrough came in 2018 with A Star Is Born, directed by Bradley Cooper. Gaga played Ally, a struggling singer who finds fame and heartbreak. Her performance was raw and authentic, and the film’s soundtrack—especially “Shallow”—became a global sensation. She won an Oscar for Best Original Song and was nominated for Best Actress.

In 2020, she released Chromatica, a return to dance-pop with a futuristic twist. Songs like “Rain on Me” with Ariana Grande, “Stupid Love,” and “911” explored trauma, healing, and resilience. The album was both a sonic and emotional journey, and it resonated with fans during the isolation of the pandemic.

Gaga’s fashion has always been part of her artistry. From the infamous meat dress to her Met Gala looks, she uses clothing as a form of expression and provocation. She’s worked with designers like Alexander McQueen, Donatella Versace, and Nicola Formichetti, and launched her own beauty brand, Haus Labs.

Her voice is powerful and versatile—capable of belting pop anthems, crooning jazz standards, and delivering emotional ballads. She’s won 13 Grammy Awards, an Oscar, and numerous other accolades. But beyond the trophies, her impact is cultural. She’s given voice to the misfits, the outsiders, and the dreamers.

In recent years, Gaga has continued to evolve. She performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at President Biden’s inauguration in 2021, symbolizing her role as both artist and activist. She’s engaged to entrepreneur Michael Polansky and remains close to her family. Her relationship with her fans is intimate and enduring—they see her not just as a star, but as a symbol of strength.

Lady Gaga is more than a pop star. She’s a performance artist, a philanthropist, a fashion icon, and a voice for the voiceless. Her career is a testament to the power of reinvention, and her legacy is still unfolding. Whether she’s singing “Shallow” on a movie set or dancing to “Rain on Me” in a stadium, Gaga continues to challenge, inspire, and electrify.		  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
                     
 
                   
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