Lady Gaga is back in full force, embracing her signature high-energy dance sound with her latest track, “Abracadabra.” The pop icon premiered the visually stunning music video for the song during a commercial break at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2, 2025, creating an electrifying moment for fans worldwide. The track is part of her highly anticipated seventh studio album, Mayhem, set for release on March 7.
The 38-year-old superstar, known for her theatrical and avant-garde visuals, donned a striking red latex outfit with an oversized studded hat in the video. True to her bold style, she opened the clip with the declaration: “The category is dance or die.” The song and its aesthetic harken back to her 2011 Born This Way era, marking a return to the pulsating beats and high-drama performances that first made her a global sensation.
In a statement regarding Mayhem, Gaga revealed that the album is a deeply personal journey, reflecting her embrace of the pop music that initially propelled her to superstardom. “The album started as me facing my fear of returning to the pop music my earliest fans loved,” she said, signaling a homecoming of sorts to her dance-pop roots.
Alongside “Abracadabra,” the album features previous singles “Disease” and the Grammy-winning duet “Die with a Smile,” featuring Bruno Mars. The latter track, which won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the Grammys, was met with an emotional acceptance speech from Bruno Mars. “Gaga, I’m so honored to be a part of this song with you. I’m so honored to have a small part in your giant musical legacy, and I really truly believe that God gave us this song to sing together, so thank you so much,” he said.
Lady Gaga, in turn, used her platform to advocate for the transgender and LGBTQ+ communities, delivering a heartfelt speech after the Grammy win. She highlighted the importance of visibility and support for marginalized groups, stating, “Trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love.”
Beyond her individual releases, Gaga and Mars also paid tribute to Los Angeles by covering “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas and the Papas, a poignant nod to the city amidst ongoing wildfires.
In a recent interview with ELLE UK, Gaga teased that Mayhem is unlike anything she has done before, describing it as “utter chaos.” She explained, “The record just feels good to me. It sounds good. It breaks a lot of rules and has a lot of fun.” The singer-songwriter admitted that narrowing down the tracklist from the many songs she wrote was a difficult but necessary process, ensuring that the final 14 tracks encapsulate the album’s raw energy and experimentation.
With Mayhem set to drop in March, fans can expect a thrilling ride through Gaga’s creative evolution, proving once again that she remains one of pop’s most daring and boundary-pushing artists.
