The album was produced by Gaga and her longtime collaborator, RedOne. The production is sleek and modern, with a focus on electronic and dance music. The album's sound is characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and distorted vocal effects. Gaga has said that she was inspired by the likes of Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder, and that she wanted to create an album that would be a "futuristic" take on pop music.