'Chromatica': Everything to know about Lady Gaga's 5th album
It includes her collab with Ariana Grande 'Rain On Me'
Last updated 1st Jun 2020
Lady Gaga stunned everyone with her fantastic comeback single 'Stupid Love' in 2020, followed by her epic collab with Ariana Grande, 'Rain On Me'. Then, after a short delay due to the Coronavirus pandemic, her first album in FOUR years 'Chromatica' was released.
The album features 16 songs on the standard edition, including collabs with Ariana Grande, Elton John and BLACKPINK.
The songs have all been written by Lady Gaga with many also co-written by producer BloodPop, as well as two members of Swedish House Mafia, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso.
When was it released?
'Chromatica' was released on 29th May 2020.
How did she announce it?
The singer had also been sharing some song clips on her socials, including her song '911'. In the video uploaded to Instagram, she could be seen dancing in front of a foil balloons spelling out the album's name.
'Chromatica' was the first album from the 'Poker Face' singer since she released 'Joanne' in 2016. 'Joanne' spawned singles including, 'Perfect Illusion', 'Million Reasons' and 'The Cure' and reached Number 3 in the UK.
Why was it postponed?
The 'Born This Way' singer originally told her fans that the release would be delayed because she wanted to make sure, 'everyone is staying safe and practising social distancing.'
She went on to explain: 'I wanted to tell you, that after a lot of deliberation, I’ve made the incredibly tough decision to postpone the release of Chromatica. I will announce a new 2020 release date soon.'
Where did it come in the charts?
'Chromatica' went to Number 1 across the world, including here in the UK. It's since been certified Gold in the UK.
What is the tracklist?
What is the meaning of the album title?
Deluxe edition
'Chromatica' artwork
Did Lady Gaga tour the album?
Yes! Gaga took the album on her 'The Chromatica Ball' stadium tour in 2022 — after it was postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
She performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in London, on 29th and 30th July — as well as other dates around Europe, North America and Asia.
Check out Lady Gaga's biggest collaborations:
'Just Dance' with Colby O'Donis
'Just Dance' was Lady Gaga's debut single back in 2008. Co-written with the legend Akon, it only took the duo 10 minutes to write the record, which has ended up becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time, with sales reaching 10 million copies. American singer Colby O'Donis featured on the track, helping the tune reach Number 1 in both the UK charts and the US Billboard Hot 100.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Starstruck' with Flo Rida
'Starstruck' was released following the success of Lady Gaga's debut album, 'The Fame.' Produced and released in 2008, the track featured a rap verse by Flo Rida, with the single peaking at Number 7 on the U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100. However, it didn't break into the Top 40 in the UK.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Telephone' with Beyoncé
'Telephone' was released in 2009, after Lady Gaga reissued her debut album under the name, 'The Fame Monster.' The song featured the one and only Beyoncé - two icons in one song, what more can we ask for? Interestingly, Lady Gaga originally wrote the song for Britney Spears, but ended up recording it herself. And we bet she's glad that she did, as it ended up going to Number 1 in both the UK and the US. It's even been certified 3x Platinum here in the UK!
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Do What U Want' with Christina Aguilera
Released in 2014, Lady Gaga paired up with powerhouse Christina Aguilera after the duo teased they were working on something special. It peaked at Number 7 in the UK and Number 9 in the US.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'I Can't Give You Anything but Love' with Tony Bennett
After an unlikely but very close friendship, Lady Gaga released a collaborative jazz album with Tony Bennett in 2014, titled 'Cheek to Cheek'. The album was a huge success, bringing a younger audience's ears to the jazz world, with the song topping Billboard's Jazz Digital Songs chart.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Hey Girl' with Florence Welch
'Hey Girl' was the only collaboration to feature on Lady Gaga's fifth studio album, 'Joanne.' The song was written by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson and Florence Welch, with the latter ending up featuring on the song. The song was never released as a single, but anyone who has listened to it will know it's a tear-jerker.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Shallow' with Bradley Cooper
Not only is Lady Gaga an iconic singer, she's also an extremely talented actress. Taking on the lead female role in the 2018 remake of A Star Is Born originally starring Barbra Streisand, she released 'Shallow' with Bradley Cooper, which shot up the charts across the world, peaking at Number 1 in the UK, US, Canada, and many more countries. The song achieved four Grammy award nominations, winning 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance' and 'Best Song Written for Visual Media' in 2018. It also won an Academy Award for 'Best Original Song' and the Golden Globe Award for 'Best Original Song.'
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Rain On Me' with Ariana Grande
Lady Gaga teamed up with pop superstar Ariana Grande in 2020 for 'Rain On Me', which was the second single released from Lady Gaga's sixth studio album, 'Chromatica.' The upbeat house, dance-pop and disco song debuted at Number 1 in the UK and US. Their first performance of the song was also hailed as one of the best performances of all time, after they performed at the 2020 MTV VMAs wearing masks because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hit was certified 3x Platinum in the UK in February 2026.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Sour Candy' with BLACKPINK
Another collaboration on her 'Chromatica' album was with the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK. Collaborating on the single, 'Sour Candy', the song hit Number 1 in Singapore, Number 3 the US and Number 17 in the UK.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Love For Sale' with Tony Bennet
Lady Gaga collaborated with Tony Bennet again in 2021 for their album 'Love For Sale'. It was released on 30th September and is a tribute to Jazz composer Cole Porter. The album includes 12 tracks, with the pair's renditions of Cole Porter songs.
Watch the 'Love For Sale' music video on YouTube
'Die With A Smile' with Bruno Mars
On 16th August 2024, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars released a surprise collab called 'Die With A Smile'. The song was the duo's first collaboration, with Lady Gaga explaining how the collab came about: "Bruno and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and were talking about collaborating. I was finishing up my own album in Malibu and one night after a long day he asked me to come to his studio to hear something he was working on. It was around midnight when I got there and I was blown away when I heard what he had started making. We stayed up all night and finished writing and recording the song. Bruno's talent is beyond explanation. His musicianship and vision is next level. There's no one like him."
In February 2025, the song received the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the Grammy Awards, giving Lady Gaga her 14th Grammy win and Bruno his 16th. The track was certified Gold in the UK within three months of being released, and it's gone on to be certified 3x Platinum by the BPI.
'Runway' with Doechii
On Friday 10th April, Lady Gaga and Doechii released 'Runway', which features on the soundtrack for The Devil Wears Prada 2. The song is named after the magazine that features in the film, and appears on the final trailer of the film, which dropped in early April.
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