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  Studio Album · No. 14

Madame X

2019 Interscope / Verve Records 15 tracks 56 min

Produced by Dino d'Santiago, Dj Dahi, Mike Dean, Anitta

Interscope / Verve Records Latin PopTrapArt PopWorld
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Madonna wrote 15 of 15 documented tracks

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By the Numbers

15
Tracks
8
Lyricists
4
Producers
1
No.1 Single
500,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2019
Released
Data Insight

Madame X is among Madonna's most experimental albums, co-written throughout with Mirwais, her longtime partner from Music and American Life, plus Mike Dean, Diplo, the Picard Brothers, and Jason Evigan. She holds a writing credit on every track, weaving Portuguese fado, Latin, and trap influences from her time living in Lisbon. Featured artists Maluma, Quavo, Swae Lee, and Anitta add verses, but the songwriting stays anchored to Madonna and Mirwais.

Madame X, released June 14, 2019, is Madonna's fourteenth studio album, recorded largely in Lisbon, Portugal, where she had relocated. The album embraces Afrobeat, fado, reggaeton, and global rhythms, reflecting her immersion in Lisbon's diverse musical scene. Madonna co-wrote all tracks, working with producers including DJ Dahi, Mike Dean, and collaborating closely with Portuguese artists. 'Medellin' features Colombian star Maluma.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Medellin #1
MadonnaMalumaOscar Holter MadonnaMalumaOscar Holter Oscar Holter
2
Dark Ballet
MadonnaMike Dean MadonnaMike Dean Mike Dean
3
God Control
MadonnaMike Dean MadonnaMike Dean Mike Dean
4
Future
MadonnaQuavo MadonnaQuavious Marshall Mike Dean
5
Batuka
MadonnaDino d'Santiago MadonnaDino d'Santiago Dino d'Santiago
6
Killers Who Are Partying
MadonnaDino d'Santiago MadonnaDino d'Santiago Dino d'Santiago
7
Crave #11
MadonnaSwae Lee MadonnaKhalif Brown Dj Dahi
8
Crazy
MadonnaAnitta MadonnaAnitta Dino d'Santiago
9
Come Alive
MadonnaMike Dean MadonnaMike Dean Mike Dean
10
Extreme Occident
MadonnaMike Dean MadonnaMike Dean Mike Dean
11
Faz Gostoso
MadonnaAnitta MadonnaAnitta Dino d'Santiago
12
Bitch I'm Loca
MadonnaMaluma MadonnaMaluma Oscar Holter
13
I Don't Search I Find
MadonnaMike Dean MadonnaMike Dean Mike Dean
14
Looking for Mercy
MadonnaMike Dean MadonnaMike Dean Mike Dean
15
I Rise
MadonnaMike Dean MadonnaMike Dean Mike Dean

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Madame X

When did Madonna release Madame X?
Madonna released Madame X on June 14, 2019 through Interscope Records. The album drew on her experience living in Lisbon, Portugal, and its Latin and Portuguese musical influences.
Did Madonna write Madame X herself?
Yes, Madonna co-wrote every track on Madame X. Her primary collaborator was Mirwais, with additional writing and production from Mike Dean, Diplo, the Picard Brothers, and Jason Evigan.
Who produced Madame X by Madonna?
Madame X was produced mainly by Madonna and Mirwais, who had previously worked with her on Music and American Life. Mike Dean, Diplo, and others contributed additional production.
Who is featured on Medellin by Madonna?
'Medellin' features Colombian singer Maluma, who duets with Madonna. The single topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and reached number 18 on Hot Latin Songs.
Who wrote God Control by Madonna?
'God Control' was co-written by Madonna and Mike Dean. The disco-influenced track addresses gun violence in the United States and was one of the album's most discussed songs.
How many copies did Madame X by Madonna sell?
Madame X had sold around 500,000 copies worldwide by the end of 2020. It still debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, Madonna's ninth US number-one album.

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