Debbie Gibson is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress who emerged on the pop scene in the late 1980s. Known for her teen pop music style, Gibson became the youngest female artist to write, produce, and perform a Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Foolish Beat," a record she still holds. Her debut album "Out of the Blue" was a multi-platinum success, spawning several hits and marking her as a significant figure in the teen pop movement of the time. Throughout her career, Gibson has continued to write and produce her own music, distinguishing her as a significant female figure in pop music production.