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I think this may have something to do with it being added to Spotify's "Big On The Internet" playlist, naturally giving it a stream boost.

I think this may have something to do with it being added to Spotify's "Big On The Internet" playlist, naturally giving it a stream boost.

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another reason why the 'writers' of this article are showing how fucking stupid they are

I have a feeling that there's a high chance the Madonna (The First Album)-era singles will be released next year…

ppl brings iTunes achievements with 5 downloads  cause its the only chart where Madonna is actually charting these days 
/since billboard is closed dance chart/
 
so leave it to us ! it's all that we have!

 
 
 

I really love the demo, it's so addictive, I have it on-repeat since yesterday!
I'm one of those that don't like the cover art as well, but hey, I don't care if he's a trained graphic designer or not cause it's Madonna's choice. I guess she likes Aldo's style, it's like the third time she hired him right?
Anyway I feel awful for him that he can't share his love for Madonna here.

Hey everyone!
For those who expected something more similar to what was in Madonna's stories (the 2014 instrumental with the 2019 vocals), here's a quick mix I've done myself that is similar to that. This is by no means perfect but I've done it for fun and felt that some of you might want to have something like that.

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That's the vibe I'm getting.  Makes sense.  The anniversary of the 2nd single release is coming up in March.  I can see another RHINO release for Record Store Day in April 2023, possibly for Burning Up.  The re-issue  campaign has just only begun.  Possibly another Record Store Day Release in November 2023 for Holiday?  This has only just gotten started.  I'll be curious if Ray of Light album and it's singles will get an anniversary release as well being it's the 25th Anniversary.  If I recall @GregVsMattstated the next year has a lot in store for us.  He's been spot on every time.  I'm excited!

I believe that the whole interscope thing just means that the recording copyright on the track is owned by her, but she had to license it to Interscope Records due to the fact they still own exclusive distribution rights on the all the music she recorded between 2011 and 2015.

I'm one of the few who actually thinks the cover art looks cool.  I like the how the edges makes it like an aged 45 sleeve.  The look and the font make it further retro.
I was hesitant in believing it was going to be released today, but I'm glad it has been released now. Her team did jump on this in a timely manner.  I'm betting more mixes are coming our way in January.  I personally think the sped up and slow versions work for Tik Tok, being just a small clip of the song is used, but It just sounds ridiculous hearing it as a whole song.  But I get why it's been released.  This is exactly what the people want.  It's a smart move and it will definitely punch up her streaming numbers.  Another win for Madonna. 

Who knows - let’s leave it up to the tiktok generation to decide ? Maybe someone will revive Spanish lesson on there and we can have a slowed version plus edit one and edit two - at this point I’m totally devastated by this reissue campaign so far 🥹🥹

I have a feeling that there's a high chance the Madonna (The First Album)-era singles will be released next year…

If it's true, she's possibly capitalizing on what is exactly going viral, but I have a feeling another version will be released in January along with a video.  She did the same with the Sickick's Frozen mix.  She first released the viral version and then started releasing alternate versions of that.

This kind of makes sense actually and would suggest that previous contracts with Interscope are still in place for the Madame X Version. As it was already released physically, they obviously have certain release rights for it for a certain period of time. However, if she is releasing the demo version which was never submitted to Interscope, she can just release it herself under the Boy Toy banner as it is a different recording.
For those whining about her releasing a demo which you've already had (illegally) for 8 years, it's not about you, it's about new listeners and raising her online profile which will benefit us all in the long run. Sped-up versions are very popular at the moment, they're not really about listening to the full song at that speed, but as ways to showcase dance videos or whatever on tic-toc. No need to complain if that's not your thing, it has a specific purpose. See RAYE's new single Escapism for example. 
I think this could do quite nicely for her.

Out this Friday according to a reliable insider from ATRL.
1. Back That Up To The Beat (demo version) 3:31
2. Back That Up To The Beat (sped up version) 3:12
℗ 2022 Boy Toy, Inc.
2022/12/30

In case anyone is unaware, there’s multiple versions that are trending on tiktok. One is the original 2014 demo. Second is a sped & pitched up version of the demo, and third’s a slowed and pitched down version of the demo.  So what we need is an ep 
Back That Up - 2014
Back That Up (Sped Up) 
Back That Up (Slowed Down) 
Back That Up (Madame X) 
Back That Up (Mike Dean 2023 remix)

Discovered this song a while ago and noticed that the intro/outro is very similar to the mixed (not unmixed) album version of "Hung Up". It opens on the sound of a clock ticking, and it returns during the fade-out.
 

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After I Found Love: #1’s Remixed, and Rebel Heart (Demo Assembly), it’s time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Madonna’s career with a series of remastered EPs !

These EPs will be released chronologically and regularly (2 eras per week) to be enjoyed progressively. Yes, every single era got the same treatment. Let’s continue with the Like a Prayer era. You’ll find the tracklists in the second post right below.
While these remasters were initially done and compiled by myself back in late 2020 – early 2021, new mixes (such as the Finally Enough Love ones) and quality upgrades were taken into account since then and are also present here in remastered form.

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December 30th would have been a perfect date, soon enough to capitalize the most on the trend and also right before the New Year celebration in order for it to be put in party playlists. But of course you won't expect decent strategies with Madonna 🤭🙃

I can’t believe we are 24 months from the tenth anniversary of Rebel Heart. What an album!!! Where is life going.
Bitch is what I consider to be her last semi hit tbh. I know the charts don’t agree but it’s held it’s own. 

To my earlier point much of the headline material has been there. They’ve just released the wrong stuff. That never happened til she left Warner. Maybe American Life album was the first and only period where the singles were largely questioned by the fanbase for the first time but Warner largely knew where the hits were and often how to deliver them. Beat Goes On too. 
In a Warner universe I feel like 
Love Spent
Im A Sinner
Rebel Heart
Devil Pray
Iconic
Body Shop
Joan Of Arc
God Control
Looking For Mercy
Would have been singles or at least remixed. I don’t think I’ll ever let Rebel Heart not being a single go. 
 

My least favourites are Madame x and Erotica I don´t like Nasty, cold Madonnna with robotic vocals and too long songs where she speaks a lot.

@club78boy defending himself from all the gays that want the tape

Ok, here's my "review" of the tape:
1. Erotica - this is the final, polished version of the demo we know from the LOC tapes.
2. Waiting - sounds very much like the album version but with many changes. more samples of "Waiting... For You" throughout, Completely unique vocal ab libs towards the end. This also fades out (if memory serves the final has a piano ending)
3. Rain - Very close to the final album version except this has the double verse at the end "stand out on the mountain top..." there is also no rain effects the end
4. Deeper And Deeper - very similar to the LOC tape. No backing vocals and possibly a different vocal take. I'd need to do some comparing
5. Thief Of Hearts - similar to one of the final LOC demos, includes some unique backing vocals/harmonies, also has the "thief.. thief... thief of hearts" section at the end. Ends like the album version but much more reverb on the spoken vocals.
6. Bad Girl - similar to the LOC tape, demo vocal, repeated first verse in place of the second verse. this has backing vocals/harmonies.
7. Why's It So Hard - completely different and unique! The music is much more reggae inspired and "raw." Somewhat different structure in terms of the vocal placement. Includes the male vocals with some extra spoken bits not used in the final mix. Demo vocal from M and cold ending with male vocals
8. Where Life Begins - much clearer vocals and more basic music. The saxophone is quite prominent and loud! Vocals are an alternate take with unheard adlibs.
9. In This Life - interesting bass line, this seems like an early version of the final mix. more evolved than the LOC version, but not quite there yet. Demo vocal. spoken vocals seem to have the same "phone" effect as Bye Bye Baby vocals.
10. Words - such a fun mix! this has the final version production with many changes: completely unheard, unique intro, no spoken parts or typing effects. 
11. Bye Bye Baby - similar to the final version. different instrumentation throughout. interesting, different samples in the spoken end part - feels more "hip hop" than the final mix. Same ending without the "you fucked it up"
12. Secret Garden - this sounds like the demo we have, that leaked with Dear Father
13. Goodbye To Innocence - this is a version of the LOC mix, but completely different and unique. New vocal take and it includes the final vocals "say goodbye..." lots of new harmonies throughout. pretty different to the LOC version and no where near the demo that sounds closer to Fever.
14. Shame - unique mix to the LOC tape. music is way more evolved and has a funkier beat added to the music we are familiar with. Sounds like a new lead vocal.
 
and there you have it!

This made me go back and listen to all the Rebel Heart demos. What a time to be alive. #FreeTheHacker 
When it was announced she was working with Avici, I rolled my eyes and thought she'd lost it. And then it leaked and I loved it. Love it even more now. It has a very unique sound and she is SINGING.
Then the MDNA Skincare commercial popped up next on the playlist and I thought "I will take ANY demo going viral over this DARK CHAPTER..."