I hate when people automatically group mainstream producers with generic or basic ...

If the artists push for great beats and that producers best work then it shouldn't be basic or generic.
Why do you think Katy is so basic? She doesn't push she just accepts and moves on.
I want RedOne & Fernando back because they make some killer sounds that's signature Gaga.
Unlike these other pop girls, Gaga actually sits and watches them as they produce which would result in some magic because shes actually there during the WHOLE creative process so she can navigate them.
She also needs to start creating her song acoustically again ala TF / TFM instead of over tracks because when they get turned into pop songs they come out way better especially the melodies.