LYCOS RETRIEVER 
Madonna: Singles
built 130 days ago
Madonna left the Breakfast Club in 1980 to work with drummer Steven Bray. Madonna and Bray soon began shopping their demos to record labels. Sire Records signed Madonna in late 1982. Her first dance single "Everybody" hit #3 on the dance chart. After two more dance hits, her third single, "Holiday," written and produced by Jellybean Benitez, became a pop as well as dance hit.
Source:
Madonna released her sixth studio album Bedtime Stories in 1994, co-produced by Nellee Hooper and Dallas Austin. At the time, she was inspired by R&B/rock singer Joi's debut album Pendulum Vibe, and was so in love with it that she recruited producer Dallas Austin to help with her project. The album features Madonna turning to a more R&B-flavored sound. It peaked at #3 in the United States and was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Pop Vocal Album category.[41][66] With its title track partially written by Björk, the album gave a hint of what would come musically a few years later. It produced four singles - the lead off single "Secret" (U.S. #3), "Take a Bow" (Co-written and produced with Babyface), "Bedtime Story" and "Human Nature". "Take a Bow" was a success on the Billboard Hot 100, staying #1 for seven consecutive weeks.[67]
Source:
Born in Norway and living between the UK and US, Deeyahs influences are varied and range from Madonna to Dr Dre to Metallica. She has spent the past year working with the legendary producer, Darin Prindle, who has worked with Destinys Child, TLC, Madonna, Jermaine Dupri, Boyz II Men and Usher. Deeyahs latest video is self directed with the aid of John Lindauer whose past clients include Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Lisa Stansfield, and Christina Aguilera to mention a few. With the last single In the UK Top 40, Deeyah is here to leave her mark
Source:
MORE ABOUT
Singles