“More than any nicki song”: Fans react as Lady Gaga's "Disease" has now sold over 1 million units in the US

Lady Gaga MAYHEM On The Beach: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Source: Getty
Lady Gaga MAYHEM On The Beach: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Source: Getty

Lady Gaga’s new single "Disease" has now sold more than 1 million units in the United States. That is a big milestone, and fans are talking about it all over social media. The news comes from X, where chart data shows the one-million mark has been passed.

Fans are quite excited. On X, many posts celebrate the success of "Disease." Her fans are celebrating this moment, and their comments have taken over social media. The song reaching 1 million units is a point of pride for her fans.

Some fans posted long messages about how the song makes them feel. They say it brings back the old Lady Gaga that they love. It reminds them of her early music, and they talked about how bold and fun the track is. One user, @bardiswiftie13

"More than any nicki song"

Another user, @Giii_014 was very excited and wrote,

"Mother never misses. 1M clean."

Another netizen @Itz_aj_krish commented,

"Mother monster supremacy"

A fan @KillForMayhem hyped Lady Gaga even more and said,

"Underrated Masterpiece deserves at least 10 million"

Another user @VersalityQueen commented,

"OMG. Only her can get a Platinum single with a song like this"

Fans are also drawing comparisons to music by Nicki Minaj. They say "Disease" is doing more than any Nicki song right now. Many fans feel Lady Gaga’s success is bigger, and that may be because Gaga’s song just passed the 1-million mark in the US. That number feels strong, and it shows high interest and excitement.

Lady Gaga - The MAYHEM Ball Tour - Los Angeles - Source: Getty
Lady Gaga - The MAYHEM Ball Tour - Los Angeles - Source: Getty

How Lady Gaga's "Disease" is doing so far? Chart and release details

"Disease" has now over 1 million units sold or streamed in the US. That number includes digital sales, streams, and more. It is a standard way to measure success in today’s music industry.

On the Billboard Hot 100, "Disease" reached number 27. It first entered the chart at that spot. That is her 38th entry on that chart and her 22nd top-30 hit. On Airplay charts, the song also did well, as it hit number 16 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart and number 17 on the Pop Airplay chart. These numbers show that radio stations are playing the song more and more.

Outside the US, the song did well too. In the UK, it debuted at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. That makes it her sixteenth top-ten song in the UK and the second in 2024, after "Die with a Smile."

Critics have also weighed in. A review in The Guardian said that “Disease” marks a return to Lady Gaga’s classic sound. It has distorted synths, a strong beat, and powerful vocals. The review said it fits the current pop scene while capturing her early pop style.

Fans online also shared deep thoughts. It is a moment of true happiness and celebration for them, as they believe that "Disease" has been an underrated masterpiece. The wait is to see if the numbers grow further, and if they do, how the fans react.

Edited by Debanjana