Lady Gaga made VIBE's list of 36 Best Songwriters of the 2000's
Best Known For: “Poker Face,” “Just Dance,” “Bad Romance,” “Telephone”
Why She’s Dope: Stefani Germanotta usually turns heads with her flamboyant sense of style, so much so that people may overlook her lyrical prowess. In addition to all her own stereotype-bending material, the spunky pop star has written for other genre heavyweights like Britney Spears, the Pussycat Dolls, Fergie, New Kids on the Block and Jennifer Lopez. Just check her discography.
Best Known For: “Love Story,” “You Belong With Me,” “Mean”
Why She’s Dope: Blink and you missed the country-pop star evolving from a recreational preteen poet to a full time singer/songwriter. Leaving her lyrics more youth friendly—and always writing her own songs (ding! royalties)—keeps Swift hovering at the top of the charts. For those over 18, her journal verses can skew a little Babysitter’s Club, but tell that to the Nashville Songwriters Association or Songwriters Hall of Fame, both of which have awarded the perpetually bewildered starlet.
Best Known For: Travis McCoy’s “Billionaire,” Cee Lo Green’s “**** You”
Why He’s Dope: Seemingly coming out of thin air, Bruno Mars has been playing on the airwaves long before his rise to solo stardom, penning songs for Alexandra Burke, Brandy and Adam Lovine. The pompadour sporter has a niche for writing songs that never seem to get out of your head, including, “I want to be a billionaire, so freaking bad.”
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