So my good friends and fellow vlog pioneer Jeremy at GakCity is always exposing me to new faces on the scene before they hit the masses or even the underground. I found out about artist like Janelle Monae, Chester French, Danielle Merriweather, Heavy, Madcon as well as some of the dopest events from NY to the Hamptons thru Gak City. But by far the brightest star he interviewed was Lady GaGa before she was the international star that she is today.
I remember seeing this in early 2008 before anyone knew who she was and thinking, I never heard of this girl but she has more presence than any one I ever interviewed on New Pop. Sure enough she is the most famous artist on the planet right now. Every time I see her I can’t help but think about this interview. Comparisons to Madonna are justified. She is the first artist to have a truly inspiring vision since Madonna’s blonde ambition swept the planet almost two decades ago. No coincidence that both artist cut their teeth on the downtown scene before making it big. Have a look at Jeremy’s interview where she talks about her now famous NYC hustle. Then peep the music video and take note of just how far Gaga has come since Jeremy interviewed her at that small LES bar. Sounds like their aren’t 10 people in that audience.
