`The Fame'
(Universal)
With catchy dance tracks such as ``Just Dance'' and ``Poker Face,'' Lady Gaga is undeniably one of the breakout stars of 2008. ``The Fame,'' her first album, is a fun mix of 80s pop and electronica music, with obvious influences from Queen, David Bowie and Madonna.
Dubbed as the new dance goddess, Lady Gaga was recently nominated for Best Dance Recording at the Grammy Awards. Her songs, which are mostly about the celebrity-crazy world, include ``Paparazzi,'' ``Beautiful, Dirty, Rich,'' ``Money Honey'' and ``Starstruck'' (featuring Space Cowboy and Flo Rida).
-Cathy Rose A. Garcia