"wait, wouldnt be this to avoid leaks?": Fans shocked as Lady Gaga uploads unreleased songs to a 'MAYHEM' YouTube playlist

Lady Gaga surprised everyone by uploading previously unreleased tracks under a YouTube playlist called MAYHEM. The spontaneous release has created buzz across social media, with fans finding themselves speechless and wondering where the songs came from.

@dollopgaga, a Lady Gaga fan account shared on their page via X that Gaga had uploaded previously unreleased songs on YouTube.

Replying to the post, one fan commented:

"wait, wouldnt be this to avoid leaks?"

For the unversed, MAYHEM is also the name of Gaga's upcoming album that is set to be released on March 7, 2025.

As soon as fans noticed the new tracks, they began reacting with their speculations and theories:

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Fans react to the unreleased tracks on YouTube

The MAYHEM playlist featured several songs that had never been released or acknowledged. People noticed them immediately, sparking discussions about how these came about and where they placed Gaga in the timeline of music. It's believed that they might have been demos or songs used during the creation of previous albums.

One fan commented ," What if those are the mv coming? Or maybe each one is the vibe of that era?"

"The mayhem in the promo! She’s eating" said another

The surprise release of unknown songs has created speculation around whether these songs are promotional tracks for the new album or just early unreleased content being made available for fans to enjoy.

A fan exclaimed: "OMG is it message? How songs gonna be..."

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Industry Reaction and Speculation

Music commentators have pointed out that artists will release older, previously unreleased material at times to create buzz or give insight into their work process. Whether the MAYHEM playlist is a marketing strategy or a personal choice is unknown.

Lady Gaga or her representatives have made no official announcement about the meaning of the playlist. Fans are eager to see if the playlist will be updated with more content.

A fan commented:

"causing mayhem before releasing mayhem... shes so back"

Another said: "is this Gaga's way of hint at an eras tour situation coming up?!"

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What's Next?

With MAYHEM, set to release on March 7, 2025, fans are waiting for more official updates. Only time will tell if these songs will be included in the final cut of the album or if they are standalone vault releases.

In the meantime, fans can listen to the previously unreleased tracks under the playlist. Lady Gaga's surprise gesture has created curiosity, as many are inquiring whether they can expect even more surprises ahead. Have a look at the playlist here.

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