Just Dance was a song.
`` Just Dance '' is the debut single by American singer Lady Gaga . The song was produced by RedOne and co-written by RedOne , Gaga and Akon , while also featuring labelmate Colby O'Donis . The song was written by Gaga in ten minutes as `` a happy record '' . The song received positive reviews from music critics , who complimented its club anthem-like nature and the synthpop associated with it .