Thursday 1 December 2011

Will Lady Gaga Be as Successful as Michael Jackson?


Lady Gaga continues to reach magnificent heights in the music business. Known for her catchy pop songs and outrageous outfits, the pop icon can't help but think how long this magical journey will last.
After all, music is cyclical. Just ask Madonna, who Gaga is often compared to. In fact, some people believe that Gaga has completely ripped off the Material Girl's, well, material.
The song "Born This Way" sounds very similar to Madonna's "Express Yourself." However, Lady Gaga recently took offense to the accusation, saying it was retarded. "If you put the songs next to each other, side by side, the only similarities are the chord progression. It's the same one that's been in disco music for the last 50 years," said Gaga via Oh No They Didn't. "Just because I'm the first f**king artist in 25 years to think of putting it on Top 40 radio, it doesn't mean I'm a plagiarist, it means I'm f**king smart. Sorry."
Gaga's Future?
Will Lady Gaga see Madonna-like results to which her music and act become antiquated where she must reinvent herself? The difference between Gaga and Madonna is her fan base - the little monsters. As good and controversial as Madonna was, she did not have the legions of fans that Gaga has.
Gaga could potentially see the same type of success that Michael Jackson saw, who sold around 390 million albums. Musicians like Michael Jackson stay in the limelight because of the musical brand they created. It's the music but so much more of the success comes from the stage shows, the lifestyle and the continuous hits.
Consistency
Lady Gaga has the ability to stay consistent with her albums and lifestyle. Michael Jackson did the same and as weird as he was, when the King of Pop passed away, the positive response and media coverage were unlike anything anyone's ever seen.
Obstacle
The biggest obstacle standing in Gaga's way is the cyclical musical landscape. If Lady Gaga's music can stand the transition through whatever music genre takes the lead, she'll ride out the changes until the next pop revolution comes. Her little monsters can help contribute to that feat.
Let's just hope Lady Gaga can stand the test of time. Otherwise, 20 years from now, there will be another Madonna rip off being compared to Lady Gaga.



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