Madonna sends fans wild by teasing her new music as she shares snaps from the studio while recording in London
The Queen of Pop, 66, confirmed earlier this year that her upcoming album will be a sequel to her hit 2005 album Confessions On A Dance Floor.
And she took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of her time recording in the studio in London, alongside producer Stuart Price.
Sharing an array of snaps, Madonna was seen in the recording studio, putting on a busty display in a lace cami top while hard at work recording her new tracks.
Madonna could also be seen wearing a t-shirt which said 'Mother' as she strolled around the Big Smoke.
Fans flocked to the comment section of the post, with one declaring 'pop is getting re-birthed' thanks to the music sensation's comeback.
They commented: 'Mother is working and werking! If the music is as good as the pics we should all be very excited,';
'MOTHER CANT WAIT OMGGGGGG POP GETTING REBIRTHED,'; 'So it IS happening. Good grief there is a God!';
'No matter how long it takes to be released, the important thing is to know that Madonna always delivers the best songs, the best albums!';
'New music is coming… bless us mother,'; 'Cannot wait to hear Part Deux!'; 'This album cannot arrive fast enough,';
'Forbidden Love. You in London is why incredible music is coming Queen,'; 'WE CAN'T WAIT MOTHER ❤️❤️❤️,';
'This has got me soooo HYPEDDD!'; 'Making magic! Can't wait to hear it, so excited!!! ❤️.'
Sharing photos from the studio in February, Madonna was seen sitting behind a drum kit, in others she sings into a microphone and in still others she vamps for the camera in the way only Madonna can.
'My Valentine's Day gift to all my fans is to let you know I'm putting my heart and soul into my new music and I can't wait to share it with you!' she wrote.
'Confessions Part 2. Just nobody tell Usher!,' she concluded the post that included photos from a studio session set to her song Future Lovers.
Included in the photo montage is a photo of producer Stuart Price, whom she's been in the studio with since December.
'Working on new music with Stuart Price. these past few months has been medicine for my SOUL.
'Songwriting and making music is the one area where I don't need to ask anyone for their permission,' she posted at the time.
'I'm so excited to share it with you. Who wants to hear new music in 2025,' her caption continued.
The Queen of Pop and Price worked on Madonna's 2005 album together, which included her hits Hung Up and Get Together.
Price also acted as the musical director for her Celebration tour in 2023-24.
Fans flocked to the comment section of the post, with one declaring 'pop is getting re-birthed' thanks to the music sensation's comeback
The Queen of Pop and Price worked on Madonna's 2005 album together, which included her hits Hung Up and Get Together
The new album will be her first since 2019's Madame X.
No release date, or even estimate of when the new music would drop was revealed by the seven time Grammy winner.
Madonna is currently dating 28-year-old Akeem Morris.
Akeem, a former college soccer player, first met Madonna in August 2022, though their romance was not confirmed until nearly two years later.
Madonna made their relationship public on Instagram this past July when she posted photos of them cuddling up to one another on social media.
They reportedly went their separate ways in October 2024, but are said to have reconciled just weeks after they broke up.
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