exploring artists

2. Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
March 28, 1986 (age 29)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation •Singer
•songwriter
•actress
Years active 2001–present
Net worth U.S. $110 million (June 2011 estimate)
Website ladygaga.com
Genres •Electropop
•dance-pop
Labels •Def Jam
•Cherrytree
•KonLive
•Streamline
•Interscope
Lady Gaga has shocked
audiences with her post
modern music videos which
consists of controversial
ideologies.
She presents ideas of
feminism in some of her
music videos as she is taking
control over herself and men
in her life. This hints at the
idea that she wants women
to be presented as powerful
in her videos.
She exaggerates normal ideas
of fashion and of sexual
power and subordination
hence making her stand out
and making her look more
unique compared to other
artists.

3. Birth name Jessica Ellen Cornish
Born March 27, 1988 (age 27)
Chadwell
Heath, London, England
Genres R&B, pop, hip hop, soul
Years active 2006–present
Labels Lava, Universal Republic, Island,
Gut Records
Website jessiejofficial.com
Jessie J is an artist who has a
unique style along with
having powerful messages
behind some of her songs
For example ‘Do It Like a
Dude’, ‘Pricetag’, and ‘Who
You Are’.
The target audience for her
music consists of teenagers.
She is seen as an inspiration
as is known to help people
find themselves and comes
across as a very positive role
model.
She shaved her head for
comic relief.
Her fashion sense- Consisting
of bold and adventurous
colours as well as iconic bold
lipstick colours. Her black hair
is also very iconic for her
image.

4. Birth
name
Justin Drew Bieber
Born March 1, 1994 (age 21)
London, Ontario, Canada
Origin Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Genres Pop, R&B, teen pop
Occupatio
ns
Singer-songwriter, musician, record
producer, actor, dancer, investor
Labels Island, Teen Island, RBMG,School Boy
Justin Bieber became
famous through the use of
Web 2.0 as he uploaded a
YouTube video of himself
singing which made him
popular.
When he was younger he
had an iconic hairstyle which
was recognised by people
and fans worldwide.
He made a movie ‘Never Say
Never’ which helped his fans
connect with him in a more
personal level.
He is very popular amongst
young female teenagers and
would write music which
appeals to them. Recently
with his album ‘Purpose’ he
has branched out and been
experimenting with other
genres which allowed him to
reach out to a wider
audience thus increasing his
fan base.

5. Birth
name
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
Also
known as
Katy Hudson
Born October 25, 1984 (age 31)
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Genres •Pop
•rock
•dance
•electronic
Occupati
ons
•Musician
•singer-songwriter
•record producer
•voice actress
Years
active
1997–present
Katy Perry is known for
having an unconventional
style of dressing which is
colourful, fun and abnormal
and she often matches
colours and deigns with
fruits.
This makes her stand out
from other pop artists.
To promote her album she
voiced Smurfette in the
movie ‘Smurfs’ and worked
with EA to make her own
Sims game.
Her Prism album talks about
past relationship problems
and how to get over them
which inspired a lot of her
audience.
She made her own movie
‘Part of Me’ which provided
in insight into her life for her
fans.