Music Genius
I was reading an article about Lady Gaga today and was impressed that she wrote her own songs. Her real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta and she started out her career writing songs for Fergie, Britney Spears and Pussy Cat dolls. If you listen to the lyrics of one of her hottest new songs “Just Dance” her talent is apparent. I was really impressed with Stefani’s work because it’s a pretty cool blend of dance and pop. After reading her biography you learn that she isn’t your typical pop star.
Stephani grew up realtively well to do and always had an interest in music and song writing. Her father is an entrepenuer and she grew up in Yonkers New York. She attend a prestigious all girls catholic school, Sacred Heart and won early admittance to NYU’s Tisch School of the Performing Arts where she honed her musical and sing abilities.
Though she was well off she decided to drop out and persue her passions. She worked as a waitress and burlesque dancer and refused to take help from her parents. She honed her act in the Lower East Side music scene at various bars and clubs.
Her big break came while working with Akon on one of his tracks. The story goes that they were in the sound stage together when he heard her voice. He was immediately impressed and saw her potential and signed her onto his label.
Lady Gaga got where she is because she took an unconvential path and devoted all her time to her passion and her music. She could have played it safe and stayed in school to finish her music training. But whe didn’t and followed her calling to sing and write songs. That instinct has lead to such unique lyrics like “Poker Face” and “Just Dance”