ever the smart business woman, madonna has enlisted justin timberlake and timbaland to help out on the follow-up to confessions on a dance floor. that record sold millions around the world, but its singles failed to break through at radio — mainly in the united states (”hung up” was the only one to crack the u.s. top 40, peaking at no. 7).
justin timberlake has had a string of no. 1s, thanks in part to collaborating with timbaland, so madonna is likely looking to reclaim her former chart glory with both hitmakers at the helm of at least a few tracks. unless she comes up with another dreadful “american life”-style rap, i don’t think anything could stand in the way of success. well played, madge!
Michael | 11-Apr-07 at 7:03 am | Permalink
I take exception! After having several years, I kind of liked the American Life rap. Rhyming pilates with hotties. brilliant.
What did it for me was the *video* … still relevant 4 years later. The video adds something to the rap … a certain sense of satire that didn’t come through in the song. She’s practically making out with her weaponized PT cruiser, and it’s well …. sublimely ridiculous.
shindo | 26-May-07 at 2:05 pm | Permalink
It makes her a Joannie come lately. After Timberlake’s had a string of hits, and now Bjork makes a spectacular splash with “Earth Intruder’s,” Madonna’s gone on a band-wagon a little late instead of driving it like she usually does.