Lady Gaga’s latest masterpiece, Mayhem, dropped on March 7, 2025, and it’s shaking the music world with its chaotic brilliance—thanks in no small part to her fiancé, Michael Polansky, whose game-changing role as producer and songwriter has electrified the album. The 38-year-old pop icon revealed in an ET Online interview that Polansky, her partner since 2020 and fiancé since April 2024, co-wrote seven tracks, including the hit “Disease,” infusing Mayhem with raw energy and resilience.
Gaga gushed about their creative synergy, telling ELLE that Polansky’s musical talents—playing guitar and producing—brought a fresh, chaotic edge to the album. His presence during recording, as noted in People, allowed for spontaneous magic, with him working nearby at Rick Rubin’s Shangri-La studio in Malibu. “He’s a beautiful musician,” she said, crediting his support for helping her navigate Mayhem’s sonic contradictions.
Their love story adds an explosive personal layer.
Gaga revealed that “Blade of Grass,” a standout track, was inspired by Polansky’s romantic proposal in their backyard, where she jokingly suggested he use a blade of grass as a ring—leading to a heartfelt moment that shaped the song (Rolling Stone). This blend of chaos and calm mirrors Mayhem’s themes, as Gaga told Billboard she’s reclaiming her artistry at 38, free from industry noise.
Polansky’s influence isn’t just technical—it’s emotional, bringing “normalcy” to Gaga’s whirlwind life, as she shared with ABC News. Together, they’ve crafted an album that’s as thrilling as it is personal, cementing Mayhem as a landmark in Gaga’s career and Polansky’s unexpected rise as a musical powerhouse. This collaboration is pure fire, redefining pop with every beat.
