If Lady Gaga is considered a goddess of pop to her fans, then Nicole is certainly her most vocal prophet. The Twitter user, (@hausofnicole), who in true mysterious Gaga-verse fashion prefers to remain anonymous, has over 4,000 followers and plenty of promo power. For the entirety of the promotional cycle for Gaga's single 'Alejandro,' Nicole organized and led a virtual army of fans to blast radio stations across the world to aid in getting the song heavier rotation and, in turn, a higher position on the charts (check out the instruction manual here in case you feel like bothering a few local DJs). We interviewed Gaga's biggest cheerleader to find out just what makes her tick.
First off, when did you become a Lady Gaga fan?
In the fall of 2008, I heard 'Just Dance' on the radio for the very first time. I was struck by the song's infectious beat, but mostly by the singer's voice. It sounded like she could actually sing -- a rarity for a pop singer. I went straight to YouTube to check out the music video. When Gaga first appears, tears off her pink jacket and looks at the camera, I became a full-on, hardcore fan. It was the biggest "star is born" moment I'd witnessed in a long time.
Lady Gaga
What other artists have you obsessed over in the past?
None. I'd always been one of those people who look down on being obsessed with artists and celebrities. Never say never!
Favorite Gaga moment or outfit?
Back when her star was still on the rise, I remember seeing a paparazzi picture of her walking in London at night in freezing winter weather wearing only a shirt, sunglasses, heels and underwear. I thought, this b***h is cool.
So let's talk Twitter, when did you join and how'd you start promoting Gaga?
I think it was right before the 'Telephone' video premiered. I'd request her songs on my own, but when I realized I could get other fans to join, I created a Twitter account.
How many hours a day would you say you spend promoting Gaga?
It varies, so I can only say this with certainty: too many to count!
Has it gotten to the point that DJs know you and what you're doing?
Yes, my favorite DJ from one of LA's biggest stations followed me back and lets me know when he's about to play Gaga.
The Fame (Monster): 15.5
The Remix, and other releases: .6
Born This Way: 6.5
ARTPOP: 1.4
= 24m
The Fame Monster is 15m (even thats a slight inflation)
BTW is 6m (an official press release by Gaga's website stated it was 'near 6m' in the middle of 2012, but I'll give her the 6m because I'm generous)
ARTPOP 1.4
The Fame Monster is 15m (even thats a slight inflation)
BTW is 6m (an official press release by Gaga's website stated it was 'near 6m' in the middle of 2012, but I'll give her the 6m because I'm generous)
ARTPOP 1.4
Even if you use these numbers that's 22.4
And you forgot to add the sales of 'The Remix'. That brings it to 23. Are u ok?
Can you believe that Ke$ha has released five videos from her "WARRIOR" era -- "Die Young,"
"C'mon," "Crazy Kids," "Timber," and most recently "Dirty Love" -- yet Lady Gaga
is struggling just to get out a second video from "ARTPOP?"
...Vin
It's one way of maintaining your sales per video ratio.
