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  Studio Album · No. 13

Rebel Heart

2015 Interscope / Verve Records 19 tracks 55 min

Produced by Diplo, Avicii, Bloodshy & Avant, Kanye West, Producer Tag

Interscope / Verve Records PopDance-pop
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Madonna wrote 19 of 19 documented tracks

Authorship Breakdown 19 / 19 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 19 tracks with documented writers, by whether Madonna carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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19 trackswritten by Madonna 0 tracksoutside writers
Madonna's roles on this album

Share of the 19 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

19
Tracks
11
Lyricists
4
Producers
1 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2015
Released
Data Insight

Rebel Heart is Madonna's most collaborator-heavy album in terms of writing, with co-writers and producers including Diplo, Avicii, Kanye West, MoZella, Toby Gad, and Ariel Rechtshaid spread across its long track list. Madonna holds a co-writing credit on every song, but the sheer number of partners reflects a modern pop assembly approach. Guests such as Nicki Minaj on 'Bitch I'm Madonna' and Nas on 'Veni Vidi Vici' add verses without changing the album's core authorship.

Rebel Heart, released March 6, 2015, is Madonna's thirteenth studio album, a sprawling 19-track double album that was partially leaked six months before release, forcing an early digital drop. It features an unusually eclectic production roster including Diplo, Avicii, and numerous others, and Madonna co-wrote every track. 'Living for Love' and 'Bitch I'm Madonna' were the major commercial singles.

Track Listing & Credits 19 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Living for Love
MadonnaDiploToby Gad MadonnaDiploToby Gad Diplo
2
Devil Pray
MadonnaKanye WestChe Pope MadonnaKanye WestChe Pope Kanye West
3
Ghosttown
MadonnaBloodshy & AvantArash Pournouri MadonnaBloodshy & AvantArash Pournouri Bloodshy & Avant
4
Unapologetic Bitch
MadonnaDiplo MadonnaDiplo Diplo
5
Illuminati
MadonnaDiplo MadonnaDiplo Diplo
6
Bitch I'm Madonna #84
MadonnaNicki MinajDiplo MadonnaOnika MarajDiplo Diplo
7
Hold Tight
MadonnaTim Bergling MadonnaTim Bergling Tim Bergling
8
Joan of Arc
MadonnaBloodshy & Avant MadonnaBloodshy & Avant Bloodshy & Avant
9
Iconic
MadonnaKanye WestChance the Rapper MadonnaKanye WestChancelor Bennett Kanye West
10
HeartBreakCity
MadonnaBloodshy & Avant MadonnaBloodshy & Avant Bloodshy & Avant
11
Body Shop
MadonnaDiplo MadonnaDiplo Diplo
12
Holy Water
MadonnaDiplo MadonnaDiplo Diplo
13
Inside Out
MadonnaTim Bergling MadonnaTim Bergling Tim Bergling
14
Wash All Over Me
MadonnaBloodshy & Avant MadonnaBloodshy & Avant Bloodshy & Avant
15
Best Night
MadonnaDiplo MadonnaDiplo Diplo
16
Veni Vidi Vici
MadonnaNas MadonnaNasir Jones Diplo
17
S.E.X.
MadonnaDiplo MadonnaDiplo Diplo
18
Messiah
MadonnaDiplo MadonnaDiplo Diplo
19
Rebel Heart
MadonnaBloodshy & Avant MadonnaBloodshy & Avant Bloodshy & Avant

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Rebel Heart

When did Madonna release Rebel Heart?
Madonna released Rebel Heart on March 6, 2015 through Interscope Records. An early leak of demos pushed forward the release of several finished tracks ahead of the album.
Did Madonna write Rebel Heart herself?
Yes, Madonna co-wrote every track on Rebel Heart, though with an unusually large set of collaborators. Her co-writers and producers include Diplo, Avicii, Kanye West, MoZella, and Toby Gad.
Who produced Rebel Heart by Madonna?
Rebel Heart was produced by a wide roster including Diplo, Avicii, Kanye West, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Madonna herself. The varied production gives the album a mix of dance, folk, and contemporary pop styles.
Who is featured on Bitch I'm Madonna by Madonna?
'Bitch I'm Madonna' features Nicki Minaj, who adds a guest rap verse. The Diplo-produced single reached number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who wrote Living for Love by Madonna?
'Living for Love' was co-written by Madonna with Diplo and Toby Gad. It was the album's lead single and topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
How many copies did Rebel Heart by Madonna sell?
Rebel Heart has sold around 1 million copies worldwide as of 2018. It is the lowest-selling of Madonna's studio albums to that point, though it still reached the top ten in many countries.

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