Madonna is finally back, and she’s going all out. A year and a half ago, she announced she was recording new music and would be releasing a house album for the dance floor. It was later revealed that it would be a follow-up to her landmark album, Confessions on the Dance Floor, released in 2005, and produced by Stuart Price. Initially slated for release at the end of last year, it was delayed for unknown reasons. Finally, almost two weeks ago, the release of Confessions II was announced for July 3rd, along with the cover art and different editions available for pre-order. The first single from the album, «I Feel So Free,» was also released, and despite not being a single, it’s performing well on the charts with around 4.5 million streams on Spotify in just over a week.
The song sounds powerful and is a blend of 90s house music with the whispered vocals of Madonna’s own «Justify My Love.» It’s a perfect song for the dance floor, and it’s just the introduction to an album that will have sixteen tracks.
After making an appearance last week at Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella concert, performing a duet titled «Bring Your Love,» the single’s release date has been announced today. It will be released in three days, on April 30th. This song has all the ingredients to become a huge hit and return Madonna to the top of the charts worldwide.
There were many rumors about this possible duet, and it has finally become a reality. I think it’s perfect because it brings together the Queen of Pop and one of the current pop princesses in a single song. Newer generations aren’t aware of what Madonna means to music, what she was, and what she continues to be. Her duet with Sabrina Carpenter, one of the most popular artists among young people today, is a brilliant move. For me, it’s the best introduction to this era, which promises to be one of the best in Madonna’s entire career. I’m really looking forward to it because everything I’ve seen and heard has captivated me. Maybe not so much the album cover, but that’s beside the point.
Personally, I think this return to music by Madonna, after seven years without an album, is about regaining hope in music and having a great sense of excitement for everything that’s to come.
