Hollywood
Madonna · 2003
41 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B · electronic · folk
An extravagant celebration of fame, blending dance-pop beats with a satirical edge on Hollywood culture.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for dancing extravagant celebration of fame satirical edge for critical listeners
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Hollywood' was Madonna's second single from her album 'American Life', following the controversial title track. At this point in her career, Madonna was navigating a shift towards more electronic and introspective music after the pop-heavy success of her previous works.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, electronic, folk
Hollywood is a single by Madonna, released in 2003. An extravagant celebration of fame, blending dance-pop beats with a satirical edge on Hollywood culture. 'Hollywood' reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, showcasing Madonna's enduring appeal in dance music. The song's release was accompanied by mixed critical reception but sparked discussions about celebrity and media culture, reinforcing Madonna's status as a cultural provocateur. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hollywood sound like?
An extravagant celebration of fame, blending dance-pop beats with a satirical edge on Hollywood culture. Rooted in contemporary R&B and electronic.
What makes Hollywood by Madonna notable?
'Hollywood' reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, showcasing Madonna's enduring appeal in dance music. The song's release was accompanied by mixed critical reception but sparked discussions about celebrity and media culture, reinforcing Madonna's status as a cultural provocateur. Released in 2003, 'Hollywood' was Madonna's second single from her album 'American Life', following the controversial title track. At this point in her career, Madonna was navigating a shift towards more electronic and introspective music after the pop-heavy success of her previous works.
Who is Hollywood for?
Hollywood works well if you're into wave-like pacing for dancing, extravagant celebration of fame and satirical edge for critical listeners.
How many songs are on Hollywood?
Hollywood has 6 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hollywood (radio edit) Standout 3:44
- 2 Hollywood (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke mix) Standout 7:10
- 3 Hollywood (The Micronauts remix) 6:27
- 4 Hollywood (Oakenfold Full remix) Standout 7:01
- 5 Hollywood (Deepsky's Home Sweet Home Vocal remix) 7:35
- 6 Hollywood (Calderone & Quayle Glam mix) 9:17
Release Date
July 14, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
41 min 16 sec
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