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Born This Way Anniversary: LGBTQ+ Artists Reimagine Gaga's Pop Anthem
8 Sep
Summary
- Lady Gaga's 2011 album 'Born This Way' celebrated its 10th anniversary.
- The album's title track was the first U.S. No. 1 hit referencing the trans community.
- Six LGBTQ+ artists and allies released reimagined versions of the album's songs.
Lady Gaga's 2011 album, 'Born This Way,' has reached its 10th anniversary, commemorated with a special release featuring six reimagined songs. The original album was a significant moment in pop music, blending genres from hair metal to electronic beats with Gaga's powerful vocals. It served as a platform for her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, with her young queer fanbase in mind.
The album's title track, released in February 2011, made history as the first U.S. No. 1 hit to directly include the transgender community in its lyrics. For the anniversary, artists like Big Freedia and The Highwomen have contributed vibrant new versions. Big Freedia's take on "Judas" is an exuberant New Orleans bounce track, while The Highwomen offer folk-rock renditions. Other artists contributing include Years & Years, Orville Peck, and Kylie Minogue.
