Artpop is the third studio album by American singer Lady Gaga. It was released on November 6, 2013, by Streamline and Interscope Records. Gaga began planning the project in 2011, shortly after the launch of her second effort, Born This Way. Work continued until 2013 while Gaga was traveling for her Born This Way Ball tour and recovering from surgery for an injury she had sustained while touring. Gaga described Artpop as "a celebration and a poetic musical journey". It displays an intentional "lack of maturity and responsibility" by comparison to the darker and anthemic nature of Born This Way.
After Born This Way, Gaga again worked with DJ White Shadow on Artpop.
Gaga performing "Dope" at SXSW. The song talks about Gaga's past experiences with substance abuse.
American artist Jeff Koons (pictured in 2009) designed the cover artwork for Artpop.
Gaga performing "G.U.Y." during her residency show at Roseland Ballroom (2014)
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She is known for reinventing her image and showcasing versatility in entertainment. Gaga started performing as a teenager by singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She studied Collaborative Arts Project 21 before leaving to pursue a music career. After a contract cancellation by Def Jam Recordings, Gaga worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. In 2007, she signed with Interscope Records and KonLive Distribution. Her breakthrough came the following year with her debut studio album, The Fame, and its singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". The album was later reissued along with The Fame Monster (2009), which yielded the successful singles "Bad Romance", "Alejandro" and "Telephone".
Gaga at the inauguration of Joe Biden, 2021
Gaga performing at Lollapalooza in 2007
Gaga on The Monster Ball Tour in 2010; it grossed $227 million and became the highest-grossing concert tour for a debut headlining artist
Gaga promoting Born This Way with performances in Sydney, Australia