What It Feels Like for a Girl
Madonna · 2001
55 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B · electronic · folk
A pulsating blend of electronic beats and introspective lyrics exploring femininity and self-awareness.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its provocative themes addressing gender roles and the experience of womanhood, which sparked conversation and controversy upon release. Additionally, the single reached number one in several countries and was included in various year-end charts, illustrating its commercial impact.
- Best for
- club-ready remixes for dancing wave-like pacing with peaks introspective themes for reflection
- Context
- Released on April 17, 2001, 'What It Feels Like for a Girl' marked Madonna's transition into the new millennium, following her commercially successful album 'Music' (2000). At this point in her career, she was redefining her artistic persona while embracing dance music influences, further solidifying her status as a pop icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pitbull· Panic! at the Disco· Katy Perry· Linkin Park· Kanye West· Fall Out Boy· Alanis Morissette· Hikaru Utada
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What It Feels Like for a Girl (Paul Oakenfold Perfecto mix) Standout 7:20
- 2 What It Feels Like for a Girl (Richard Vission Velvet Masta mix) 8:09
- 3 What It Feels Like for a Girl (Calderone & Quayle Dark Side mix) 6:44
- 4 What It Feels Like for a Girl (Tracy Young club mix) 8:58
- 5 What It Feels Like for a Girl (Above & Beyond 12″ club mix) Standout 7:26
- 6 What It Feels Like for a Girl (Tracy Young Cool Out radio mix) 4:46
- 7 What It Feels Like for a Girl (Richard Vission Velvet Masta edit) 3:41
- 8 What It Feels Like for a Girl (Above & Beyond club radio edit) 3:44
- 9 Lo que siente la mujer (What It Feels Like for a Girl) Standout 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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