Studio Album · No. 11
Hard Candy
Produced by Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake · Engineered by Mark "Spike" Stent, Demacio Castellon, Andrew Coleman
Madonna wrote 12 of 12 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Madonna carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Hard Candy moved Madonna into urban pop and dance, and she co-wrote every track with a roster of American hitmakers: Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Nate 'Danja' Hills. The writing is collaborative throughout, with these producers shaping the R&B and hip-hop flavored sound. It is one of her most producer-driven albums, even as she keeps a co-writing credit on each song.
Hard Candy, released April 28, 2008, was Madonna's first album for Warner Bros. under a new deal and represented a hard pivot toward contemporary urban pop production. Working with Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, and Justin Timberlake, Madonna co-wrote all 12 tracks. '4 Minutes,' co-written with Timbaland and Justin Timberlake, reached number one in 41 countries. The album debuted at number one in 37 countries, making it her most internationally successful debut to that point.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Candy Shop
|
MadonnaPharrell Williams | MadonnaPharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams | |
| 2 |
4 Minutes
#3
|
MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | Timbaland | |
| 3 |
Give It 2 Me
#57
|
MadonnaPharrell Williams | MadonnaPharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams | |
| 4 |
Heartbeat
|
MadonnaPharrell Williams | MadonnaPharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams | |
| 5 |
Miles Away
|
MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | Timbaland | |
| 6 |
She Loves Me
|
MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | Timbaland | |
| 7 |
Devil Wouldn't Recognize You
|
MadonnaPharrell Williams | MadonnaPharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams | |
| 8 |
Spanish Lesson
|
MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | Timbaland | |
| 9 |
Dance 2night
|
MadonnaPharrell Williams | MadonnaPharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams | |
| 10 |
Voices
|
MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | MadonnaTimbalandJustin Timberlake | Timbaland | |
| 11 |
Beat Goes On
|
MadonnaPharrell WilliamsKanye West | MadonnaPharrell WilliamsKanye West | Pharrell Williams | |
| 12 |
Ring My Bell
|
MadonnaPharrell Williams | MadonnaPharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams |