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Lady Gaga · 2008

Lady Gaga

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 19, 2008Album⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Lady Gaga, a 22-year-old singer who had spent two years performing on the New York club scene, released her debut album “The Fame”. The album presented fame primarily as a matter of attitude. Thanks to the hits “Just Dance” and “Poker Face”, she became known around the world, not just in her own imagination.

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