Following a the leak of 13 demos over the last week, Madonna today released a very big statement (aside from a smashed iPod on Instagram and commentary likening the leak to rape and terrorism). The statement comes in the form of a beautifully crafted set of six final tracks, artwork and a pre-order link on iTunes to Rebel Heart – M’s 13th studio album available March 2015.
The tracks are “Living for Love,” “Devil Pray,” “Ghosttown,” “Unapologetic Bitch,” “Illuminati” (now produced by Kanye West!) and the Nicki Minaj-featuring “Bitch I’m Madonna.” Other producers include Diplo, Dahi, Blood Diamonds and Madonna herself.
As an entity the six tracks are so incredibly well crafted, cohesive and very lyrically Madonna. This is something she should be really proud of, in spite of the unfortunate set of circumstances leading up to this point. Support Madonna by heading over and pre-ordering the record on iTunes.