Heartless Music

Once upon a time there was a pretty little girl named Stefani Germanotta from Manhattan’s east side. She was educated at a private Catholic school, studied hard and did well in academics and her musical development with singing and playing the piano. She got accepted to NYU, where she would further develop her affection and skills for performing arts. She knew she wanted to be a star, and she’s was determined to achieve.

After ceasing attendance at NYU in means to pursue her dream career in music, Stefani began performing in venues in the city trying to be discovered. She was nineteen.

How did she turn into the music rebel we know her as today? You know, the one who refuses to abide by the norm, dresses in the most ridiculous attire, and acts out insane performances? It could be her influences of David Bowie, Madonna, Queen, Gwen Stefani, and Grace Jones, rolled into a modern, electronically geared format. Grab the music downloads of these artists and compare the styling with the modern version and you will hear the echoes of former greats in her voice. Yet I also think that her time performing burlesque shows in the city that led up to her 2007 signing that had a massive influence on her. It was later on that year when she became signed with Streamline Records and wham: Lady Gaga was born at the age of 21.

Did the expeditious rise to record deals, contracts, studios, and albums go to her head? I mean, it was only one year later in 2008, at the age of 22, that she released The Fame.

Here is her music video for Paparazzi off her debut album The Fame:

A couple months after the release she was already giving strikingly brass comments during interviews, such as in one with The Sunday Times where she stated:

“Some artists are working to buy the mansion or whatever the element of fame must bear, but I spend all my money on my show. I don’t give a f*** about money. What am I going to do with a condo and a car? I can’t drive.”

R-e-b-e-l. She couldn’t be assed about what anyone thinks of her, and I do believe that is part of her extreme costumes and unique performances. Her music would be successful and popular without the attention capturing appearance. I truly believe she wants to make a point by continuously pressing the boundaries with her new age pop music and performance. Can you compare her to anyone else? Does anyone else have the courage to do what she has?

Her sharp tongue and complete disregard of the press or critics makes me proud to list her as a music rebel here on Heartless Music. Revolutionary music and berserk looks are just an added bonus. Imagine what’s to come in the future?