February 2014
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Madonna's most recent album, MDNA, came out in 2012, but the Queen of Pop has confirmed that another one is on the horizon.

The Vancouver Sun reports that during a recent visit to Toronto for the official opening of the latest branch of her Hard Candy Fitness club chain, Madonna told reporters, "Yes, plans are in the works already" for new music.

She added, "Don't ask me with who, it's a secret, top secret." She did say, however, that she wouldn't mind working with Canadian rapper Drake.

Gotta fulfill that contract!

Alot of rumors are floating around.

Madonna has confirmed that she wants Daft Punk to produce the album.Giorgio Moroder's name keeps popping up,as well.There are also rumors that her longtime producer Patrick Leonard will be involved.

Daft Punk+Moroder+Patrick Leonard sounds like the RIGHT IDEA

Drake sounds like the AWFUL IDEA

this album could be another HC/MDNA or a ner RoL/Music

we'll see...

As long as the album is just Madonna, and not her hooking up with whoever the artist of the moment is...no Nicky Minaj, no Timberlake, no Pharrell...just M. She never use to need other people to prop her work up, so why now...

DaveT said:

As long as the album is just Madonna, and not her hooking up with whoever the artist of the moment is...no Nicky Minaj, no Timberlake, no Pharrell...just M. She never use to need other people to prop her work up, so why now...

No duets album, please!

some early rumors,repofted in the Examiner

Madonna has been seen with Patrick Leonard, the man she has written and produced several of her most beloved songs with.
They were seen once at LAX Airport and another at P. F. Chang's at the Sherman Oaks Galleria. However, there is no romantic interest here; it's all about Madonna's upcoming album, tentatively due for release at the end of 2014. "Somebody forwarded an article to Madonna about how much Pat missed working with her," our source says. Madonna was really touched by this and contacted Leonard to start working on some new music.
Madonna really wants to record another album like "I'm Breathless," which was a side-project type of album that was inspired by her role in the movie "Dick Tracy." Even though the album remains a favorite among a small selection of fans, most people consider the album Madonna's first big mistake, at least musically. However, the album really does show that Madonna has a raw and soothing voice.
"Madonna wants to remind people that she is quite a good vocalist," our source tells us. "The record company is pushing her to work with Daft Punk and Eric Prydz. They are two of the biggest names in the EDM scene right now. But Madonna wants to do something totally different."
Let's hope Madonna goes in a different direction. We liked her last two albums, but believe most of the songs on these albums could have easily been recorded by Britney Spears or Rihanna. Whatever she decides to record will definitely be a big part of her huge upcoming tour. We will have more on that soon.

SoulAlive said:

some early rumors,repofted in the Examiner

Madonna has been seen with Patrick Leonard, the man she has written and produced several of her most beloved songs with.
They were seen once at LAX Airport and another at P. F. Chang's at the Sherman Oaks Galleria. However, there is no romantic interest here; it's all about Madonna's upcoming album, tentatively due for release at the end of 2014. "Somebody forwarded an article to Madonna about how much Pat missed working with her," our source says. Madonna was really touched by this and contacted Leonard to start working on some new music.
Madonna really wants to record another album like "I'm Breathless," which was a side-project type of album that was inspired by her role in the movie "Dick Tracy." Even though the album remains a favorite among a small selection of fans, most people consider the album Madonna's first big mistake, at least musically. However, the album really does show that Madonna has a raw and soothing voice.
"Madonna wants to remind people that she is quite a good vocalist," our source tells us. "The record company is pushing her to work with Daft Punk and Eric Prydz. They are two of the biggest names in the EDM scene right now. But Madonna wants to do something totally different."
Let's hope Madonna goes in a different direction. We liked her last two albums, but believe most of the songs on these albums could have easily been recorded by Britney Spears or Rihanna. Whatever she decides to record will definitely be a big part of her huge upcoming tour. We will have more on that soon.

In an interview with Q Magazine in late 1994 she said 'I'm Breathless' was her favourite album of hers so this maybe somewhat true.

[Edited 2/17/14 2:35am]

JoeTyler said:

Daft Punk+Moroder+Patrick Leonard sounds like the RIGHT IDEA

As much as I admire Giorgio Moroder,I'm not sure if he could poduce something great in this era.If Madonna wants to make a 70s-inspired disco album,then he would be the guy to go to (lol),but I don't think that's what she has in mind.

Instead of Moroder,I think Pharell would be a good choice.The other rumored producers are fine.

6 songs produced by Daft Punk (4 uptempo,2 ballads)

4 songs produced by Pharrell (uptempo)

4 songs produced/written with Patrick Leonard (2 ballads,2 uptempo)

There's the album right there

at a recent event,Madonna performed the song "Between The Bars".Supposedly,a studio version has been recorded....will she include it on the new album?

[Edited 2/17/14 4:34am]

SoulAlive said:

JoeTyler said:

Daft Punk+Moroder+Patrick Leonard sounds like the RIGHT IDEA

As much as I admire Giorgio Moroder,I'm not sure if he could poduce something great in this era.If Madonna wants to make a 70s-inspired disco album,then he would be the guy to go to (lol),but I don't think that's what she has in mind.

Instead of Moroder,I think Pharell would be a good choice.The other rumored producers are fine.

6 songs produced by Daft Punk (4 uptempo,2 ballads)

4 songs produced by Pharrell (uptempo)

4 songs produced/written with Patrick Leonard (2 ballads,2 uptempo)

There's the album right there

Moroder can create catchy-danceable-glossy modern dance-pop/euro-dance, I still trust him

Pharell needs to f*ck off

JoeTyler said:

SoulAlive said:

As much as I admire Giorgio Moroder,I'm not sure if he could poduce something great in this era.If Madonna wants to make a 70s-inspired disco album,then he would be the guy to go to (lol),but I don't think that's what she has in mind.

Instead of Moroder,I think Pharell would be a good choice.The other rumored producers are fine.

6 songs produced by Daft Punk (4 uptempo,2 ballads)

4 songs produced by Pharrell (uptempo)

4 songs produced/written with Patrick Leonard (2 ballads,2 uptempo)

There's the album right there

Moroder can create catchy-danceable-glossy modern dance-pop/euro-dance, I still trust him

Pharell needs to f*ck off

Moroder is a legend,but what has he has produced lately?

"Well, I’m right now in the process of talking to various co-writers and producers and talking about where I want to go with my music."

http://www.theglobea...rticle16897104/

The headline I want to read is , "Madonna re-teaming with legendary producer/guitarist Nile Rodgers on new album project".

Identity said:

The headline I want to read is , "Madonna re-teaming with legendary producer/guitarist Nile Rodgers on new album project".

ME TOO!
To me, the highlight of Random Access Memories is Nile's contribution, but the rumors keep swirling around everyone else that worked on the "album of the year" except the man she made Like A Virgin with!

SoulAlive said:

JoeTyler said:

Moroder can create catchy-danceable-glossy modern dance-pop/euro-dance, I still trust him

Pharell needs to f*ck off

Moroder is a legend,but what has he has produced lately?

I love Giorgio! His recent remake of Love To Love You Baby on the Donna Summer remix compilation should demonstrate that he still has the talent. That remix is huge. Maybe if she teamed Giorgio with a younger or more-seasoned vet (Mirwais? I would freaking DIE) they could come up with something really astounding. Also didn't Madonna and Pharrell fall out during Hard Candy? I remember hearing about how they were both a little too perfectionist for each other.

[Edited 2/17/14 10:13am]

Whatever it is and with whomever she works, I'm sure it'll be BANGIN'! Madonna ALWAYS brings it!

Identity said:

The headline I want to read is , "Madonna re-teaming with legendary producer/guitarist Nile Rodgers on new album project".

Some fans are hoping that this will happen.If the Daft Punk collaboration really happens,perhaps they will bring Nile along to play guitar?

SoulAlive said:

Identity said:

The headline I want to read is , "Madonna re-teaming with legendary producer/guitarist Nile Rodgers on new album project".

Some fans are hoping that this will happen.If the Daft Punk collaboration really happens,perhaps they will bring Nile along to play guitar?

As if that's all he does!

go2theMax said:

Some good shots of her lumpy, frozen, botox-filled forehead in that video!

all you haters stfu and go suck an egg

suck u nut

blow it out ur ass - basically fuck off.

for those of us excited this is going - this will be her biggest era ever ever . bigger than 1985. this will make 1990 look about as exciting as 2002; mark mah werds

jeidee said:

Also didn't Madonna and Pharrell fall out during Hard Candy? I remember hearing about how they were both a little too perfectionist for each other.

There was a liitle drama during the recording sessions,but they kissed and made up He appeared at a few of her 'Sticky and Sweet' concerts,during the "Give It 2 Me" finale.He seems proud of their collaboration.At a recent show of his own,he played "Give It 2 Me" for the audience.

Nile Rodgers: I want to work with Madonna again

Exclusive: Nile Rodgers wants to work with his best friend Madonna after revealing he’ll be making more music than ever after beating cancer.

The 61-year-old Chic star wants to team up with Madge again, having previously hit the studio with her on her Like A Virgin album.

‘I adore Madonna. If she ever wants to work, I am totally down,’ he said, adding that she had helped him kick drugs two decades ago.

‘For a gazillion years I have always said she is the hardest-working person I have ever worked with. She is the most dedicated. The most focused and I absolutely adore her.’

The New Yorker also revealed he is putting the finishing touches to a new track he made with Brit nominees Disclosure and critics’ choice winner Sam Smith.

‘We cut another song at the same time but it was so amazing that we wanted to spend time and get it right,’ he told Metro – having previously worked with the British musicians on a track called Together.

‘They sent the new song to me three days ago and I put a new bass line on the second part. It’s scary!’

Rodgers stole the show at the Warner Music Group & Belvedere Brit awards after-party at The Savoy with a set featuring 45-year-old Kylie Minogue.

He also told fans to expect to hear a lot more from him in the charts after being given the all-clear from prostate cancer.

‘A little over three years ago I was diagnosed with extremely aggressive cancer and, I don’t mean to make light of it, but they were counting me out. And I thought “You know, I’m going to do more music and more records than I have ever done in my life”,’ he said.

^ I certainly hope she will consider working with Nile again.

Soulalive said:

Nile Rodgers: ''I want to work with Madonna again. ''

Interesting development. If given the opportunity to reach fruition, her next album, with Nile on board, would be out-of- this -world groovalicious!

I hope Madonna is digging Disclosure too. Nile collaborating with them makes sense.

Madonna to work with Drake and Daft Punk?

Madonna wants to collaborate with Drake.

The 55-year-old singer has confirmed she's started working on her new album, the follow-up to her 2012 'MDNA' soundtrack, and she'd love to have the rapper collaborate with her on one of the songs.

When asked if she's planning a new album, she said: ''Yes, plans are in the works already. Don't ask me with who - it's a secret. Top secret.''

When asked if she has plans to work with Drake, she told the Canadian Press: ''If he'll have me!''

Meanwhile, the 'Hung Up' hitmaker previously said she wanted to get in touch with Daft Punk because she wanted the electronic duo to help produce some of her tracks.

She said last year: ''I would love to work with Daft Punk. Just waiting for them to return my call.''

However, it appears Daft Punk told Pharrell Williams - who has worked with Madonna in the past - two years ago that they were also interested in collaborating with the energetic star.

Pharrell said: ''We were at a party for Madonna's last album and I was like [to Daft Punk], 'You guys should have produced this! Why did that not happen? Madonna and the robots would have been unbelievable!' They were like, 'We're working on something'.''

badujunkie said:

all you haters stfu and go suck an egg

suck u nut

blow it out ur ass - basically fuck off.

for those of us excited this is going - this will be her biggest era ever ever . bigger than 1985. this will make 1990 look about as exciting as 2002; mark mah werds

Without the long break and the Superbowl Halftime Show performance, this album will probably get half the attention MDNA got, unfortunately. She's better off starting the tour even before the album is out so nobody would pay attention at low album sales.

As for collaborators, I don't see Daft Punk giving her tracks, their style is different, all the Patrick Leonard, Nile Rodgers and Giorgio Moroder reunions/collabs are just fan wishes, nothing more. She will obviously A&R a lot of tracks from songwriters and producers and make an EDM album again. People like Max Martin, will.i.am or Fernando Garibay might be a safe bet, considering her last 3 albums has producers previously recorded with Britney Spears (Bloodshy & Avant, Danja, Klas Ahlund)...

LiveToTell86 said:

Without the long break and the Superbowl Halftime Show performance, this album will probably get half the attention MDNA got, unfortunately. She's better off starting the tour even before the album is out so nobody would pay attention at low album sales.

As for collaborators, I don't see Daft Punk giving her tracks, their style is different, all the Patrick Leonard, Nile Rodgers and Giorgio Moroder reunions/collabs are just fan wishes, nothing more. She will obviously A&R a lot of tracks from songwriters and producers and make an EDM album again. People like Max Martin, will.i.am or Fernando Garibay might be a safe bet, considering her last 3 albums has producers previously recorded with Britney Spears (Bloodshy & Avant, Danja, Klas Ahlund)...

A little cynical aren't you? Yes, she has worked with dance music producers but not quite the mainstream ones you are saying such as Max Martin, Wil I. Am and Garibay. Bloodshy and Avant have worked with lots of other artists besides Britney. On Madonna forums, it's rumored she's working with Diplo since she and her manager are both following him on Instagram. And why shouldn't she make an EDM album? Dance music and clubs have always been at the heart of her music from the very beginning. Aren't Daft Punk and Giorgio electronic based producers too?

I think the long break actually hurt rather than helped MDNA. Out of sight, out of mind. It happens with a lot of artists, the longer they go away the less well a new album does because fans move on and lose interest if you take too long. But album sales for all artists her age are pretty low. People don't buy albums that much, they listen on spotify. But people seem to always want to attack Madonna for being a failure, and not other artists of her generation.