"G.U.Y." (an acronym for "Girl Under You") is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third studio album, Artpop (2013). The song was written and produced by Gaga and Zedd. It debuted on Italian radio as the album's third single on March 28, 2014. It was developed while Gaga was touring with Born This Way Ball, and was recorded a number of times for the final version. "G.U.Y." is an EDM track containing elements of industrial, R&B, and house music with its lyrics addressing a number of subjects like sexual dominance, submission, and gender roles.
"G.U.Y." received mixed reviews from music critics, who complimented the composition of the track and Gaga's vocals, but criticized its lyrics and production. The song debuted on the record charts of a few countries, but failed to enter the top ten in most of them. In the United States, "G.U.Y." became Gaga's lowest peaking single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 76. It reached the top ten on airplay charts of Bulgaria and Croatia, the Billboard Greek Digital Songs chart, and the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
"G.U.Y." received mixed reviews from music critics, who complimented the composition of the track and Gaga's vocals, but criticized its lyrics and production. The song debuted on the record charts of a few countries, but failed to enter the top ten in most of them. In the United States, "G.U.Y." became Gaga's lowest peaking single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 76. It reached the top ten on airplay charts of Bulgaria and Croatia, the Billboard Greek Digital Songs chart, and the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
In the Collection:
- French Remixes Promo
- Dutch Promo
- The Remixes UK Promo
- Dutch Promo
- The Remixes UK Promo
French Remixes Promo
Dutch Promo
The Remixes UK Promo
Note: Unfortunately I question the authenticity of this item. In person the cover-art and disc seem to be home-printed. As annoying as it is, I'm still happy to have a G.U.Y. item in my collection.