The Fame

'The Fame' is the debut studio album by American singer Lady Gaga, released on August 19, 2008. It is an electropop, synth-pop, and dance-pop record that displays influences from 1980s music. The album was a commercial success, topping the charts in several countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Poland, and Switzerland. The first two singles off the album, 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face' gained international success, topping the charts in several countries worldwide including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The subsequent singles 'LoveGame' and 'Paparazzi' were commercial successes as well, charting within the top-ten of over ten countries worldwide.International best selling debut album by the American singer-songwriter. Having been compared to Madonna and Gwen Stefani for both her music and her status as a style icon, Lady Gaga, who has also written tracks for the Pussycat Dolls and Fergie, has taken the world by storm. The album features her two number one singles 'Just Dance', which was nominated for a Grammy, and 'Poker Face'.