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2 days ago
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Madonna to Finally Release "Ray of Light" Remix Album "Veronica Electronica": Here's When It Arrives
Yara Sameh Madonna will finally release her long-lost project 'Veronica Electronica,' featuring rare and unreleased remixes from her legendary 1998 album 'Ray of Light.' The album will also be available as part of the 'Silver Collection,' her ongoing career-spanning series of limited-edition silver vinyl reissues. The album arrives July 25 digitally and on silver vinyl, with 'Skin (The Collaboration Remix Edit)' available now. It is part of the singer's 2021 deal with Warner Music that saw her catalog returning to the company that released her first albums. An eight-track companion to 'Ray of Light,' 'Veronica Electronica' was originally envisioned by Madonna as a remix album in 1998. The record was ultimately sidelined by the original album's long string of hit singles. 'Ray of Light' went on to sell more than 16 million copies worldwide and earned Madonna four Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Album. The album's title is in itself a throwback, as 'electronica' was a loosely defined late-'90s musical genre of hard-hitting electronic dance music, defined by Prodigy, Moby, Underworld, Fatboy Slim, and occasionally stretched to artists like Bjork and Daft Punk. Optimistically considered a successor to the multiplatinum 'alternative' wave, the trend, if it ever really was one, quickly petered out with the end of the decade and the millenium. 'Veronica Electronica' features newly edited versions of club remixes by Peter Rauhofer, William Orbit, Sasha, BT, and Victor Calderone, along with the original demo of 'Gone, Gone, Gone' — a previously unreleased recording produced by Madonna and Rick Nowels. Track Listing: Side A 1. 'Drowned World/Substitute For Love' – BT & Sasha Bucklodge Ashram New Edit 2. 'Ray Of Light' – Sasha Twilo Mix Edit 3. 'Skin' – The Collaboration Remix Edit 4. 'Nothing Really Matters' – Club 69 Speed Mix Meets The Dub Side B 1. 'Sky Fits Heaven' – Victor Calderone Future New Edit 2. 'Frozen' – Widescreen Mix and Drums 3. 'The Power Of Good-Bye' – Fabien's Good God Mix Edit 4. 'Gone, Gone, Gone' – Original Demo Version * read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Madonna introduces fans to Veronica Electronica
Madonna has introduced fans to her alter-ego Veronica Electronica as she prepares to release the remix album of the same name. The pop superstar has revealed she used the name while working on her 1998 record Ray of Light with producer William Orbit and she's given the title to her new remix album which features new versions of tracks from the critically-acclaimed 1998 record. In a post on Instagram, Madonna explained: "Making my Ray of Light album was a seminal moment in my life as an artist. "I was going through a huge metamorphosis. I had just given birth to my daughter Lola, I had found my spiritual path and I was ready to shed a new skin and take a road less traveled by. "I ventured into electronic music with William Orbit and I created an alter-ego, taking one of my names and Veronica Electronica was born. Meet my other half." Madonna went on to add a video showing an AI-generated version of her younger self announcing the Veronica Electronica remix album. The AI Madonna said: "I am not real. I am just an artificial intelligence but I want to tell you that the album Veronica Electronica will be out soon. "It's the long-awaited remix album from the Ray of Light era." Veronica Electronica features eight rare and previously unreleased remixes from the Ray Of Light album by Peter Rauhofer, William Orbit, Sasha, BT and Victor Calderone and it includes new a version of the title track as well as 'Drowned World/Substitute for Love', 'Nothing Really Matters', 'Frozen' and 'The Power Of Good-Bye'. The album will be released on July 25 digitally and on a silver vinyl, part of Madonna's Silver Collection' project which releases her catalogue as limited edition vinyl versions. It comes after Madonna previously revealed she is working on a follow-up to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. The pop superstar has been busy recording new music and she's called her latest project Confessions Part 2 suggesting the record is going to be disco and electro-pop-themed like its predecessor which included the singles Hung Up, Sorry and Jump. In a post on Instagram, Madonna wrote: "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!! Confessions Part 2." She added a gallery of pictures which showed her in a recording studio alongside producer/DJ Stuart Price, who previously worked on Confessions on a Dance Floor as well as several songs for her 2003 album American Life.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Madonna Reflects on the Birth of Her Alter Ego Veronica Electronica While Teasing 'Ray of Light' Remix Album
On Thursday, June 5, Madonna announced that she is releasing new music The project Veronica Electronica will feature rare and unreleased remixes from her critically acclaimed album Ray of Light It will be released on July 25Madonna is bringing a blast from the past with her upcoming new music release. On Thursday, June 5, the legendary performer, 66, announced on her website the upcoming release of her long-rumored project, Veronica Electronica. The record will feature rare and unreleased remixes from her critically acclaimed 1998 album Ray of Light. As a teaser for what fans can expect, Madonna released the deep cut for "Skin (The Collaboration Remix Edit)." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Arriving July 25 on silver vinyl and digitally, Veronica Electronica serves as an eight-track companion to Ray of Light, which Madonna initially envisioned as a remix album in 1998. Pre-Order Veronica Electronica — Madonna (@Madonna) June 5, 2025 "The project was ultimately sidelined by the original album's runaway success and the parade of hit singles that dominated the spotlight for more than a year," the announcement explains. Veronica Electronica, which is available to preorder now, will feature newly edited versions of club remixes by Peter Rauhofer, William Orbit, Sasha, BT and Victor Calderone. The original demo of 'Gone, Gone, Gone," which is a previously unreleased recording produced by Madonna and Rick Nowels, will also be included. Madonna's last remix album was released in 2022 with the arrival of Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones. Her last studio album, Madame X, arrived in 2019. The performer opened up about what her new era of music means to her in a candid Instagram Stories post. "Making my Ray of Light album was a seminal moment in my life as an artist," she wrote. "I was going through a huge metamorphosis. I had given birth to my daughter Lola. I had found my spiritual path and I was ready to shed a new skin and take a road less traveled by." "I ventured into electronic music with William Orbit and I created an alter ego, taking one of my middle names- and Veronical Electronica was born," her statement continued. "Meet my other half.😜." Madonna's latest announcement comes two days after she marked her father Silvio Ciccone's 94th birthday on X and Instagram. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Her tribute read: "He has survived many wars and many losses in his he still has a sense of humor and a strong desire to get out of bed every morning and make the most of his day. Whenever people ask my father when he's going to retire, his answer is always the same. 'I'm going to go until the wheels fall off'!! S.A.M.E. 🩷🩵🤍🩶." Ray of Light quickly became one of the biggest albums in Madonna's career upon release in 1998. The album features the hit singles "Frozen," "Ray of Light," "Drowned World/Substitute for Love," "The Power of Good-Bye" and "Little Star." Madonna won Best Pop Album at the Grammys in 1999. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Madonna Sets July Release Date For Long-Rumored ‘Veronica Electronica' EDM Remix Album
Madonna is giving the people what they want. The singer announced on Thursday morning (June 5) that she will release the long-rumored Veronica Electronica collection, an album featuring rare and unreleased remixes of songs from her beloved 1998 Ray of Light album. The eight-track LP will be released digitally and on silver vinyl on July 25. The album was previewed on Thursday with the glitchy, thumping deep cut 'Skin (The Collaboration Remix Edit).' According to a release, Veronica Electronica was originally meant to be a remix companion to Ray of Light, but was sidelined by the success of the original album, which hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200, sold more than 16 million copies and earned four Grammy awards — including best pop album. It also spawned a series of chart hits, including the No. 2 Billboard Hot 100 single 'Frozen,' the No. 5 hit title track, No. 11 single 'The Power of Good-Bye' and 'Nothing Really Matters' (No. 93). More from Billboard Sean Penn Reacts (30 Years Later) to Madonna Calling Him the Love of Her Life Watch SEVENTEEN Bring the 'Thunder' to 'Kelly Clarkson Show' Performance 'This Is What You Asked For': Watch Linkin Park Star in Ice-Shattering Stanley Cup Final Promo Fans can order their vinyl now from and with the latter including an exclusive silver mylar lithograph. The collection spotlights newly edited versions of club remixes by frequent collaborator William Orbit, as well as Peter Rauhofer, Sasha, BT and Victor Calderone, as well as the original demo of 'Gone, Gone, Gone' a previously unreleased recording co-produced by the singer and Rick Nowels. The singer's most recent studio album was 2021's Madame X. In May, it was reported that she was teaming up with Deadpool & Wolverine producer Shawn Levy to develop a series based on her life for Netflix. Listen to 'Skin (The Collaboration Remix Edit)' and see the full track listing below. Veronica Electronica track list: 'Drowned World/Substitute For Love — BT & Sasha Bucklodge Ashram New Edit 'Ray Of Light' — Sasha Twilo Mix Edit 'Skin' — The Collaboration Remix Edit 'Nothing Really Matters' — Club 69 Speed Mix Meets The Dub 'Sky Fits Heaven' — Victor Calderone Future New Edit 'Frozen' — Widescreen Mix and Drums 'The Power Of Good-Bye' — Fabien's Good God Mix Edit 'Gone, Gone, Gone' – Original Demo Version Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Geri Halliwell-Horner criticises Madonna's latest work as she reveals reason why the Spice Girls haven't reunited yet
Geri Halliwell-Horner has criticised Madonna 's latest work as she revealed the reason why the Spice Girls haven't reunited yet. Speaking to Times Radio on Tuesday, the singer, 52, explained there is the prospect of new material from the band 'if it felt relevant'. Chatting to Fi Glover for the Off Air with Jane & Fi podcast, she was asked about the potential for new music and used Madonna as an example while explaining her reasoning. Geri said: 'If it felt relevant, but if not, either way is okay. Because I always come from a fan perspective. 'Let's say Madonna, right? I'm a massive Madonna fan. I would say I want to hear Holiday and Into the Groove, but I love Ray of Light.' She continued: 'Have I connected to her latest stuff? No. But she has every right to do that as an artist. It's the relevance. So if it felt relevant...' Host Fi clarified: 'Then you would, yeah?' to which Geri simply responded: 'Yeah'. Elsewhere in the interview, on dealing with the demands of fame and press interviews, the pop star said she takes inspiration from the late Queen Elizabeth II. Geri quipped: 'I always go from our late queen. There are times when we feel like, what do I do here? 'And I always look to her and think, she handled her life with such good manners. I love that. 'Sometimes the most powerful thing is to say nothing and let the circumstances unfold, even when we feel we want to shout or blah, blah, blah. 'Actually, if you look at her as such a great role model with grace and strength… And you know, her life wasn't, you know, like all of us, no one's asking for perfection. I think sometimes we don't know the answers.' It comes just after revealed a shocking fact about her iconic Union Jack dress almost 30-years after it catapulted her to superstardom. The singer wore the unforgettable outfit while performing with her bandmates at the 1997 BRITs and it now holds the the Guinness World Record for the most expensive piece of pop star clothing sold at an auction - after selling for £41,320 in 1998. Speaking on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2 earlier this month, Geri revealed the garment's very humble beginnings, leaving the host, and Spice Girls superfan, stunned. She said: 'It was a normal black dress. It was a Gucci dress. It was actually like a 50s swimming costume, really structured and it was just black, and it was kindly gifted to me and then [the Union Jack flag] was a tea towel'. 'I wanted to find a flag and found it on a tea towel and that's it, it got it stitched on. So cut out and stitched on, that's it. Before adding: 'And then the boots are sprayed with car paint'. Geri was then asked by a fan about the possibility of a sequel to the band's 1997 movie Spice World - which was panned by critics but adored by fans and has since achieved a cult following. Geri admitted: 'I haven't really thought about it, I don't know. I mean twos, they've got to sleigh like Paddington Bear 2. That's the best sequel ever'. 'Spice World 2? That's an interesting thought, I'll circle back'. The movie saw Geri, Emma Bunton, 49, Mel B, 49, Mel C, 51, and Victoria Beckham, 50, play madcap versions of themselves who lived on a huge Union Jack tour bus. The film also featured a slew of star-studded cameos including Richard E. Grant, Alan Cumming, Stephen Fry, Elton John and Hugh Laurie. Back in 2021 it was reported the band had approached a screenwriter to pen a star-studded sequel to their 90s hit movie ahead of their 25th anniversary. A source told The Sun that while Geri is leading the plan, Emma, Mel C and Mel B are also tentatively on board, and are hoping the project could tempt back ex-bandmate Victoria. A source said: 'The girls have been talking about how to mark the film's anniversary and are actively considering making a tongue-in-cheek sequel. 'They have approached a screenwriter who is considering working on the project and making tentative steps forward. 'It is still in the early stages but they are talking to established names in the business, which proves they are taking a big screen comeback seriously.'
