Madonna is an icon.
I don’t say that as a supreme fan girl. I say it because it is a reality. She broke rules, stereotypes, and gender norms. She showed that strong is sexy. She proved that dancing unapologetically is worthy of celebration. She balances motherhood and work. Her eldest is away studying at a university and like any parent, she is proud of her. I find myself relating to her and grateful for the road she paved.
When One2One Network gave me the opportunity to review her 13th studio album, Rebel Heart, I jumped on it. I enjoy Madonna’s music. Not every single song, but most of it. I appreciate that she makes music I can dance to, but I love her slower ballads, too (Cherish is one of my all time faves). In a recent interview for Billboard for this album, she says, “Rebel Heart explores two very distinct sides of my personality, the rebellious renegade side of me and the romantic side of me.”
This album is chock full of collaborations and some of the best producers in the industry. My two favorite tracks are Ghosttown and Wash All Over Me. Living for Love punches you immediately in the face and makes you wanna dance. Of course, it makes you ask, what are you living for? Check it yourself:
Even if you aren’t a big fan of hers, I think you will enjoy this album. The lyrics are very personal and the title seems true to her image…someone with a Rebel Heart. There are explicit tracks, so those of you with smaller ones around be aware of some of the songs—I’m staring at you Holy Water. There are 19 tracks on Rebel Heart (deluxe edition), for an hour and 14 minutes of listening pleasure. She will have a World Tour starting this August. In true Madonna fashion, the concert is an event you will certainly not want to miss, because she puts on a show, full of dancing, visual eye-candy, and an army of dancers. It is truly a SHOW!
Rebel Heart Track List
- “Living For Love”
- “Devil Pray”
- “Ghosttown”
- “Unapologetic Bitch”
- “Illuminati”
- “Bitch I’m Madonna” (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
- “Hold Tight”
- “Joan Of Arc”
- “Iconic” (Feat. Chance The Rapper & Mike Tyson)
- “HeartBreakCity”
- “Body Shop”
- “Holy Water”
- “Inside Out”
- “Wash All Over Me”
- “Best Night”
- “Veni Vidi Vici” (Feat. Nas)
- “S.E.X.”
- “Messiah”
- “Rebel Heart”
REBEL HEART WORLD TOUR 2015
- Aug. 29 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena On Sale Mar. 9
- Sept. 2 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena On Sale Mar. 16
- Sept. 5 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico On Sale Mar. 21
- Sept. 9 Montreal, QC Bell Centre On Sale Mar. 14
- Sept. 12 Washington, DC Verizon Center On Sale Mar. 16
- Sept. 16 New York, NY Madison Square Garden On Sale Mar. 9
- Sept. 19 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center On Sale Mar. 9
- Sept. 24 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center On Sale Mar. 16
- Sept. 26 Boston, MA TD Garden On Sale Mar. 16
- Sept. 28 Chicago, IL United Center On Sale Mar. 9
- Oct. 1 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena On Sale Mar. 23
- Oct. 3 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall On Sale Mar. 16
- Oct. 5 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre On Sale Mar. 9
- Oct. 8 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center On Sale Mar. 16
- Oct. 11 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place On Sale Mar. 9
- Oct. 14 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena On Sale Mar. 9
- Oct. 17 Portland, OR MODA Center On Sale Mar. 23
- Oct. 19 San Jose, CA SAP Center at San Jose On Sale Mar. 9
- Oct. 22 Glendale, AZ Gila River Arena On Sale Mar. 23
- Oct. 24 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena On Sale Mar. 16
- Oct. 27 Los Angeles, CA Forum On Sale Mar. 16
ITUNES: http://bit.ly/REBELHEART
WEB: www.madonna.com
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/madonna
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/madonna
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/madonna
**I participated in the Madonna Rebel Heart album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided an album to review but all opinions are my own.**