Hard Candy
Madonna · 2008
56 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · electronic · folk
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and R&B, infused with playful lyrics and infectious beats.
Why this album works
- Best for
- playful dance floor energy dynamic peaks and valleys sing-along choruses with friends
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Hard Candy' was Madonna's eleventh studio album and marked her collaboration with contemporary producers like Timbaland and Pharrell Williams. This album followed the commercially successful 'Confessions on a Dance Floor' (2005), as she sought to maintain her relevance in a rapidly changing pop landscape while appealing to younger audiences.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, electronic, folk
Hard Candy is an album by Madonna, released in 2008. A vibrant blend of dance-pop and R&B, infused with playful lyrics and infectious beats. 'Hard Candy' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, showcasing Madonna's enduring appeal. The lead single, '4 Minutes,' featuring Justin Timberlake, became a significant hit, reaching the top ten in multiple countries and solidifying her influence on the dance-pop genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hard Candy sound like?
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and R&B, infused with playful lyrics and infectious beats. Rooted in contemporary R&B and electronic.
What makes Hard Candy by Madonna notable?
'Hard Candy' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, showcasing Madonna's enduring appeal. The lead single, '4 Minutes,' featuring Justin Timberlake, became a significant hit, reaching the top ten in multiple countries and solidifying her influence on the dance-pop genre. Released in 2008, 'Hard Candy' was Madonna's eleventh studio album and marked her collaboration with contemporary producers like Timbaland and Pharrell Williams. This album followed the commercially successful 'Confessions on a Dance Floor' (2005), as she sought to maintain her relevance in a rapidly changing pop landscape while appealing to younger audiences.
Who is Hard Candy for?
Hard Candy works well if you're into playful dance floor energy, dynamic peaks and valleys and sing-along choruses with friends.
How many songs are on Hard Candy?
Hard Candy has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Candy Shop Standout 4:15
- 2 4 Minutes Standout 4:03
- 3 Give It 2 Me Standout 4:47
- 4 Heartbeat 4:03
- 5 Miles Away 4:48
- 6 She’s Not Me 6:04
- 7 Incredible 6:19
- 8 Beat Goes On 4:26
- 9 Dance 2night 5:03
- 10 Spanish Lesson 3:37
- 11 Devil Wouldn’t Recognize You 5:08
- 12 Voices 3:39
Release Date
April 28, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
56 min 19 sec
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