Madame X cover art

  Studio Album · No. 14

Madame X Songwriting Credits by Madonna

2019 Interscope / Verve Records 15 tracks 56 min

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

Interscope / Verve Records Latin PopTrapArt PopWorld
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Madonna carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
15 trackswritten by Madonna 0 tracksoutside writers
Madonna's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

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

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors

M
Madonna
Writer · Vocals
On this album15 written
MD
Mike Dean
Writer · Producer
On this album7 written
DD
Dino d'Santiago
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
A
Anitta
Writer
On this album2 written
M
Maluma
Writer
On this album2 written
OH
Oscar Holter
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
KB
Khalif Brown
Writer
On this album1 written
QM
Quavious Marshall
Writer
On this album1 written
Q
Quavo
Writer
On this album1 written
SL
Swae Lee
Writer
On this album1 written
DD
Dj Dahi
Producer
On this album1 produced

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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.

Sources

Wikipedia: Madame X (album) MusicBrainz: Madame X (release group) Cover Art Archive: Madame X Cover Art Archive: Madame X by Madonna