Black Jesus + Amen Fashion
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"Black Jesus † Amen Fashion" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga from the special edition of her second studio album, Born This Way (2011). Upon the release of the album, "Black Jesus † Amen Fashion" debuted at number 172 on the UK Singles Chart on June 4, 2011, and on the Spanish Singles Chart at number 22 on September 9, 2011. According to Gaga, the song's lyrics speak about how she had an entirely new way of thinking after she moved to downtown New York when she was 19.
Background and recording
"Black Jesus † Amen Fashion" was co-written and co-produced by Lady Gaga (credited as Stefani Germanotta) and DJ White Shadow.[2] Gaga explained the concept behind the songs lyrics, stating that it is "a representation of an entirely new way of living," which is based on the "eye-opening" experiences she witnessed while living in New York City. She continued, saying "It's all about saying a new way of thinking is as easy as putting on an outfit."[3] .
Credits and personnel
Adapted from the special edition liner notes of Born This Way.[1]
- Paul Blair aka DJ White Shadow - songwriter, producer, programming, keyboards
- Brian Gaynor - programming, drums, bass, guitars, percussion
- Gene Grimaldi - mastering
- Lady Gaga - vocals, songwriter, producer, keyboards
- Paul Pavao - mixing assistant
- Dave Russell - recording, mixing
Charts
Upon the release of the album, "Black Jesus † Amen Fashion" debuted at number 172 on the UK Singles Chart on June 4, 2011.[4] On September 9, 2011, the song peaked on the Spanish Singles Chart for one week at number 22.[5]
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[5] | 22 |
| UK Singles Chart (Official Charts Company)[4] | 172 |
References
- ^ a b Anderson, Gretchen (2011). Born This Way (Special Edition) (Media notes). Santa Monica, United States: Streamline Records, Kon Live Distribution, Interscope Records. p. 10.
{{cite AV media notes}}: More than one of|at=and|page=specified (help); Unknown parameter|albumlink=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|artist=ignored (|others=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|publisherid=ignored (help) - ^ "ACE Title Search (Black Jesus † Amen Fashion, Lady gaga)". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- ^ Serpe, Gina (May 7, 2011). "Lady Gaga Uncut: 'I'm Really Delusional About My Success'". E!. NBCUniversal. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ a b "UK Singles Chart: CLUK Update (4.06.2011 – week 21)". Official Charts Company. June 4, 2011. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
- ^ a b "Lady Gaga - Black Jesus † Amen Fashion (song)". spanishcharts.com. Hung Medien. September 9, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
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