It's May 29th! Today is "Chromatica's" third anniversary! Lady Gaga has been delivering groundbreaking music since the beginning of her fame but many fans believe that her previous releases were nothing compared to her 2020 album.
In honor of the record's anniversary, let's take a look at the pop star's inspiration for her electro-dance-pop album.
Released on May 29, 2020, many fans were surprised months before its release as they have been waiting for Mother Monster to drop her sixth album as it took her four years.
Produced by her collaborator BloodPop, the record was initially scheduled to be released on April 10, 2020, but she delayed it due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Chromatica's" lead single was "Stupid Love" and critics praised Gaga for returning to her dance-pop roots because the previous album, "Joanne," heavily leaned on the country music genre.
'Chromatica' Biggest Moments
One of the biggest moments that came out from this era was the musician's collaboration with Ariana Grande for the song "Rain On Me" as it was able to win several awards and even dominated the charts at the time of its release.
In addition, she also collaborated with BLACKPINK for the song "Sour Candy" as well as Elton John for "Sine From Above."
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In total, the pop superstar only released three singles with music videos: "Stupid Love," "Rain On Me," and "911."
The album won several awards throughout its era including several MTV Video Music Awards, Grammy Awards, and many more.
'Chromatica' Inspiration
In an interview on Apple Music's Beats 1 with Zane Lowe, Lady Gaga explained the background behind her album, saying the record revolves around the topic of healing as music was one of the things that healed her life.
"It's about healing and it's about bravery as well. I think what I've learned is that I can view the world in whatever way I choose to see it," she said.
The musician added that she's not deleting the bad things from her life, but rather reframing it the way the world "frames life experiences into experiences of love and believe in."
Regarding the era's aesthetic, Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti told Vogue Magazine that "Chromatica" isn't dystopian or utopian, it's just how the singer sees the world from her own perspective.
The fashion stylist added that before, the pop star would kind of hide her true self, but with the album's era, fans got the chance to see her authentic self.
