"Applause" marked Lady Gaga's return after the Born This Way album, signaling a shift towards a more art-focused, conceptual era. The single's release date was strategically moved up to coincide with the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
- "Applause" was co-written by Lady Gaga and produced by DJ White Shadow, D.R.U.G.S., Sunirty, and Nick Monson. The song was the lead single from her 2013 album ARTPOP. It reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- The song samples "Live and Let Die" by Wings. The music video, directed by Iwen Leong, featured Gaga in various artistic and theatrical costumes, drawing inspiration from historical paintings and ballet.
- "Applause" debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed to number 4. It was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
Lady Gaga is a globally recognized singer, songwriter, and performer known for her work in dance-pop and electro-pop music. At the time of "Applause's" release, she was transitioning from the stadium-sized success of Born This Way into a new artistic phase.
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