So I will start off by saying that I absolutely freaking out that Lady Gaga is coming out with a new album. Even though "Born This Way" was a critical success, it didn't fare so well commercially. It sold half of what "The Fame" did, and its singles were more fleeting as well, falling off the radio after a couple months. So, how well will "Artpop" (or rather, ARTPOP) sell this year? Well, let's look at the facts, and see if Mother Monster can continue her reign over pop music.
-"ArtPop" was voted the most anticipated release in 2013 in both my survey in 2012 and Billboard's readers poll. It got 50% of the vote in both surveys, beating any other album by a considerable margin.
-Unlike "Born This Way", which had an underlying darkness to it, ArtPop is expected to be lighter and more dance oriented. Also, it is not one album, it will be released in two volumes. Both sets will be an LP's length of material, unlike "The Fame" and "The Fame Monster".
-"ArtPop" will start a whole new career phase for Gaga. "Born This Way" created a foundation, but Gaga must once again outdo herself. "ArtPop" will be a new album, and an app. This app will feature all of the songs featured on "ArtPop", along with videos and many extras. It's promised to be extravagant and big.
-The first single will be released in January 2013. It will be titled 'Ratchet' or 'Tea', both are songs expected to be on the album. The album's release date will be in March most likely.
-"ArtPop" is also a song included on the album and its music video will continue the "Telephone" music video. Beyonce will be featured on the album, but the song is TBA.
-On the album, Gaga collaborated with DJ Whiteshadow, Fernando Garibay, Azaelia Banks, RedOne, and Madeon, so her usual album personnell.
-Instrumentals from the album have already leaked on YouTube.
-Other songs reported to be on the album are "Burqa", "Princess Die", and "G.U.Y (Girl Under You)".
-The album cover will be colorful, as Gaga has promised on her Twitter account.
-Gaga can't wait to share her latest creation with us. Every week or so she tweets about how hard it is to keep her new songs from us. There's no guarantee that "ArtPop" will be a bigger hit than "Born This Way", but either way, Gaga and everyone involved have promised us a great and insane record.
-You can check this website for more upcoming news on "ArtPop" as its release date gets closer and closer: http://ladygaga.wikia.com/wiki/Artpop_(album)
-I will review the album as soon as it drops in stores :)
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