Studio Album · No. 13
Rebel Heart Songwriting Credits by Madonna
Produced by Diplo, Avicii, Bloodshy & Avant, Kanye West, Producer Tag
Interscope / Verve Records
PopDance-pop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 19 of 19 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.
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.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
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
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Living for Love
|
MadonnaDiploToby Gad | MadonnaDiploToby Gad | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Devil Pray
|
MadonnaKanye WestChe Pope | MadonnaKanye WestChe Pope | Kanye West | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Ghosttown
|
MadonnaBloodshy & AvantArash Pournouri | MadonnaBloodshy & AvantArash Pournouri | Bloodshy & Avant | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Unapologetic Bitch
|
MadonnaDiplo | MadonnaDiplo | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Illuminati
|
MadonnaDiplo | MadonnaDiplo | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Bitch I'm Madonna
#84
|
MadonnaNicki MinajDiplo | MadonnaOnika MarajDiplo | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Hold Tight
|
MadonnaTim Bergling | MadonnaTim Bergling | Tim Bergling | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Joan of Arc
|
MadonnaBloodshy & Avant | MadonnaBloodshy & Avant | Bloodshy & Avant | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Iconic
|
MadonnaKanye WestChance the Rapper | MadonnaKanye WestChancelor Bennett | Kanye West | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
HeartBreakCity
|
MadonnaBloodshy & Avant | MadonnaBloodshy & Avant | Bloodshy & Avant | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Body Shop
|
MadonnaDiplo | MadonnaDiplo | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Holy Water
|
MadonnaDiplo | MadonnaDiplo | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Inside Out
|
MadonnaTim Bergling | MadonnaTim Bergling | Tim Bergling | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Wash All Over Me
|
MadonnaBloodshy & Avant | MadonnaBloodshy & Avant | Bloodshy & Avant | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Best Night
|
MadonnaDiplo | MadonnaDiplo | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Veni Vidi Vici
|
MadonnaNas | MadonnaNasir Jones | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 17 |
S.E.X.
|
MadonnaDiplo | MadonnaDiplo | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 18 |
Messiah
|
MadonnaDiplo | MadonnaDiplo | Diplo | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
| 19 |
Rebel Heart
|
MadonnaBloodshy & Avant | MadonnaBloodshy & Avant | Bloodshy & Avant | Madonna (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors
M
Madonna
Writer · Vocals
D
Diplo
Writer · Producer
B&
Bloodshy & Avant
Writer · Producer
KW
Kanye West
Writer · Producer
TB
Tim Bergling
Writer · Producer
AP
Arash Pournouri
Writer
CT
Chance the Rapper
Writer
CB
Chancelor Bennett
Writer
CP
Che Pope
Writer
N
Nas
Writer
NJ
Nasir Jones
Writer
NM
Nicki Minaj
Writer
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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.