Along more than 40 years of career In the song, Madonna 65, released 14 studio albums . Their first singles, “Todo Mundo” It is “Burning Up”, Released in 1982, they were an instant success and opened the doors for who would become the “queen of pop”.
In music, Madonna was largely responsible for creating pop trends and redefining molds of the time.
From 1983 (date of her first studio album) to 2019 (her last album to date), Madonna was a reference and won over a legion of fans with controversial, catchy and danceable songs.
The pop star arrives in Brazil, on May 4, for a show on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, where he will be able to perform big hits.
With that in mind, the CNN explains more about the artist's discography – and the main songs of her career.
Discover Madonna's complete discography
Madonna's first studio album was released in 1983, when the 24-year-old artist signed with Sire Records, owned by Warner Bros. Records. The self-titled project released the hits “Holiday” and “Lucky Star” and reached number eight on the Billboard 200 (list of the best-selling albums in the United States).
O “Madonna ” was also certified five times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Then, in 1984, Madonna released one of the most successful albums of her career: “Like a Virgin “. The album launched her to stardom and the title track became an anthem and solidified Madonna's status as an icon. It was also on this album that the artist gave way to the provocative themes that would mark the beginning of her reign as a “provocateur”. “Material Girl” is also a great highlight of the album.
In 1986, Madonna continued her stardom with the “True Blue “, also a standout album from the artist, which showed more of her versatility. Tracks like “Papa Don't Preach” and “Live to Tell” were popular with the public and the pop star also had the opportunity to show her social side, addressing relevant topics at the time.
The late 80s and early 90s saw Madonna at her peak. In 1989, she released the “Like a Prayer “, which is often called one of his best works. The title track was also accompanied by a controversial music video that addressed issues of race and religion. The work was also his third number one album on the Billboard 200, succeeding the previous ones.
In 1992, after ending her contract with Sire and founding Maverick Records, Madonna released the “Erotica “. The album gained two platinum certifications in the United States, and totaled approximately 6.7 million copies sold worldwide. “Rain” and “Deeper and Deeper” are the highlights.
In 1994, Madonna released her sixth studio album, “Bedtime Stories “. This one achieved three platinum certifications from the RIAA and features “Secret” and “Human Nature” as featured tracks.
Madonna then released the “Ray of Light “, an album that was responsible for making the singer return to stardom. The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, with 371 thousand copies sold in the first week alone and became one of the best sellers of that year and of his career.
In 2000, Madonna released her eighth studio album, “Music “, which debuted directly at number one on the Billboard 200. This was the fourth of his career and the first in 11 years to reach such a number, which he had not achieved since the release of “Like a Prayer”. In 2003, Madonna released the “American Life “, which then became his fifth number one album on the charts.
In 2005, Madonna returned to her dance-pop roots with the “Confessions on a Dance Floor ”. Combining disco-inspired beats with catchy choruses, the album was responsible for the biggest hits of his career, such as “Hung Up” and “Sorry”.
“Heart Candy ” (2008), “MDNA ” (2012) and “Rebel Heart ” (2015), followed Madonna’s discography and was with the “Madame X “, in 2019, that the artist reached greater milestones again.
“Madame X” saw Madonna completely reinvent herself by experimenting with new sounds and collaborating with a variety of artists. This album showed her ability to remain innovative even after decades in the spotlight. “Medellín”, with Maluma and “Faz Gostoso”, with Anita are tracks that gained prominence as proof of this.
Source: CNN Brasil
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