OPINION: There is no reason for Lady Gaga to underperform for the next one

[Bradley 59,023]

I have this sudden strong feeling that Gaga can at least achieve a total of three/four #1s from her next album while listening to Rihanna's Loud. 

Singles from Loud which went to #1: First single - Only Girl (In The World), second single - What's My Name?, fourth single - S&M (Remix)

It's really not that hard for someone like Gaga to have this achievement, considering all her advantages derived from the Cheek to Cheek impression.

I have a lot of faith in her production of music so I'm not going to comment on that, I'm going to comment on just the promotion part of her next era.

I think her first single should remain a solo track, and as long as she remains a decent appearance most of the time, it is very possible for her to grab her fourth #1, providing the song is catchy enough and not overproduced, because making sh1tty songs is never Lady Gaga's case, so her only problem is overproduction.

Second single, I'd recommend a feature of an artist or several artists. However, I don't mean any artist though, I'm hoping for huge relevant artists like Sam Smith, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce or Adele. You might want to tell me that Gaga is not interested in contemporary artists but you're wrong, that was the case in 2010. It's 2015 now and she's worked with Christina Aguilera, T.I., Kendrick Lamar, will.i.am., David Guetta, and also expressed her interest in collaborating with Britney Spears, plus, she's LADY GAGA, she can work with anyone she wants, I mean it is very unlikely that someone will reject Gaga's phone call. The only person who would do that that I can think of is Eminem. Imagine an all star collaboration, say Gaga, Beyonce, Timberlake perhaps, isn't that a guaranteed Grammy and maybe even Record of the Year?

Third single, solo again, but a heavy switch from the sound of the first and second singles.

Fourth single, fifth and sixth singles - there must be a #1 coming out from three attempts.

I was watching videos on YouTube yesterday and I just realized how easy it is to gain views nowadays:
Katy Perry - Roar : 947,000,000 views
Katy Perry - Dark Horse: 979,000,000 views
Katy Perry - This Is How We Do: 315,000,000 views (THIS IS NOT EVEN A HIT)
Taylor Swift - Shake It Off: 841,000,000 views
Taylor Swift - Blank Space: 905,000,000 views
Wiz Khalifa - See You Again: 405,000,000 views (non-VEVO account)
Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk: 705,000,000 views

I was originally impressed by G.U.Y.'s views for garnering over 95,000,000 views altogether considering its underperformance when a top 3 hit like The Edge of Glory has only 86,000,000 views, but it's just the huge market today that's doing the job. Basically what I'm trying to say is that it's almost a guarantee that every Lady Gaga video released in the future will get certified. Do What U Want's video was almost a guaranteed success considering the nature of the video. Also do I have to remind you guys that G.U.Y. garnered over 7,000,000 views in 24 hours?

With hardcore monsters like us giving initial support when new music comes out, there is no reason for Lady Gaga to flop. If other artists who don't have a large fanbase like how Gaga has can achieve tremendous success, why can't Gaga? All we need is an interesting thumbnail because we have to admit the thumbnail of a video can make a huge difference of the views it's going to have, Katy Perry's Birthday for example, failed to even get certified because of its boring setting.

It's obvious Marry the Night could have gained more views if it had these as its thumbnail:

 

instead of this:

or

For those of you who value artistry and insist that the makeup and wig and setting should have remained that way, there's nothing wrong with your opinion. But my opinion is that she could have delivered the same message and artistry in a different way, with a more appealing and interesting setting and appearance perhaps, thus introducing the message to more people instead of just little monsters, not to mention when the views are given to the video it will be easily nominated for awards. And recognition is not something bad, isn't it? Don't tell me you don't want Gaga to gain 800,000,000 views.

So success in videos is almost guaranteed.

One more very cheap way of gaining views is including hot guys and girls, THIS ALWAYS WORKS:

Taylor Kinney

Casper Smart

Sean O'Pry

[aaronyoji 2,054]

i dont think one thumbnail wouldve changed marry the nights fate. i see a lot of this reasoning here on ggd, like you guys (not the op but in general) will zoom in on one small aspect and act like it was the last straw in the eyes of the general public into liking something gaga did. it was december, the radio froze with 2011 throwback tracks, the video was a bit long albeit brilliant, i mean sometimes it just doesnt vibe with people. especially when youre someone like gaga who takes risks. 

[TimisaMonster 31,073]

RedOne is reason enough not to worry about hit music on the next album 

[caseymonster 424]

i take music videos like marry the night over any roar or other mindless video that reaches billion views. i really hope gaga follows her own heart rather than satisfying the crowd. i want a concept album to be honest. maybe something about her relationship with taylor. idk i really think she has a lot of inspiration for this album.  idc if she goes number 1 or even top 10. i just want her to leave a mark and do something different and interesting that will make us proud. 

[Tokyo Rose 1,475]

I'd be here for another modest success like Applause,.

Not here for her music getting overplayed on Top 40.

Niche artists do better in the long run anyway 

[Bradley 59,023]

i dont think one thumbnail wouldve changed marry the nights fate. i see a lot of this reasoning here on ggd, like you guys (not the op but in general) will zoom in on one small aspect and act like it was the last straw in the eyes of the general public into liking something gaga did. it was december, the radio froze with 2011 throwback tracks, the video was a bit long albeit brilliant, i mean sometimes it just doesnt vibe with people. especially when youre someone like gaga who takes risks. 

​of course it wasn't the only reason, Marry the Night had a dull setting, the video was 13 minute long, its outro was overproduced as fck to some people and Gaga had terrible makeup to channel herself when she got dropped my def jam

[Bradley 59,023]

i take music videos like marry the night over any roar or other mindless video that reaches billion views. i really hope gaga follows her own heart rather than satisfying the crowd. i want a concept album to be honest. maybe something about her relationship with taylor. idk i really think she has a lot of inspiration for this album.  idc if she goes number 1 or even top 10. i just want her to leave a mark and do something different and interesting that will make us proud. 

​I don't mind this too but sometimes recognition is so tempting.

[Mister Gaga 22,889]

There was no reason for ARTPOP to underperfom...

I respect your opinion, but i think that your conclusions are very general. I will say until the very last day of my life that ARTPOP failed because of it's managment. I mean, all this things we do as little managers are usless. 

The only thing i would worry about is the release dates of the singles and album (and that every single has it's MV. DWUW had free road to succed. Unconditionally was flopping, don't have to talk about Britney. Top 5 hit with MV).

[Dangerous Man 9,245]

Uptown Funk is already at 705M?

 

Obviously those views were gained bc those songs were really popular WW. Gaga needed a WW smash to achieve those views. #Pray4LG5

[RainingOnMe 7,280]

There was no reason for ARTPOP to underperfom...

I respect your opinion, but i think that your conclusions are very general. I will say until the very last day of my life that ARTPOP failed because of it's managment. I mean, all this thing we do as little managers are usless. 

The only thing i would worry about is the release dates of the singles and album (and that every single has it's MV. DWUW had free road to succed. Unconditionally was flopping, don't have to talk about Britney. Top 5 hit with MV).

​Couldn't have said it better.

[caseymonster 424]

​I don't mind this too but sometimes recognition is so tempting.

​its better than a temporary number 1. i rather have something interesting than will have some new flavor. i am tired of the same ****

[Bradley 59,023]

 

The only thing i would worry about is the release dates of the singles and album (and that every single has it's MV. DWUW had free road to succed. Unconditionally was flopping, don't have to talk about Britney. Top 5 hit with MV).

​I agree and Unconditionally flopped because of its production. It's far from catchy. Britney never promoted herself so...

I do agree that ARTPOP failed because of its management, many songs were a top 10 if not top 5 hit.

[Bradley 59,023]

​its better than a temporary number 1. i rather have something interesting than will have some new flavor. i am tired of the same ****

​Why do people assume that success = old boring sh1t? I think Gaga is capable of delivering both at the same time. Commercial success and her desired artistry at the same time.

[Koreku 2,387]

I agree with these points. Another thing that can contribute to Gaga's success is the length of her videos. It was mentioned on a different thread a few days ago; gaga's long videos like MTN are a huge turn-off for people. She should make her prologues seperate videos, or offer a short version of the video like she did for G.U.Y.   

[Bradley 59,023]

I agree with these points. Another thing that can contribute to Gaga's success is the length of her videos. It was mentioned on a different thread a few days ago; gaga's long videos like MTN are a huge turn-off for people. She should make her prologues seperate videos, or offer a short version of the video like she did for G.U.Y.   

​Yes also the length of the videos but I don't think separate versions of videos would be beneficial to her. G.U.Y. could have been certified if it weren't for the two versions released.