Today in Madonna History: April 22, 2023

On April 22 2023, Madonna released American Life – Mixshow Mix, an exclusive EP celebrating the album’s 20th anniversary and honoring the life and work of Peter Rauhofer, who created unforgettable remixes for Madonna and many other artists for over two decades.

The vinyl-only 8-tracks release features 6 brand new edits of Madonna’s favorite commercial and promotional remixes from the American Life era.  A portion of sales proceeds will be donated to brain cancer research.

Make sure to visit your local indie store on April 22 to get your copy.

You can also visit recordstoreday.com for a list of participating stores.

Madonna – American Life Mixshow Mix
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  1. American Life (Peter Rauhofer’s American Anthem New Edit)*
  2. Hollywood (Deepsky’s Home Sweet Home Vocal Edit)
  3. Love Profusion (Ralphi Rosario House Vocal Mix)
  4. Nobody Knows Me (Peter Rauhofer’s Private Life Edit)*
  5. Nothing Fails (Peter Rauhofer’s Classic House New Edit)*
  6. Mother And Father (Peter Rauhofer’s Re-Invention Edit)*
  7. Die Another Day (Thunderpuss Club Edit)*
  8. Easy Ride (Tracy Young’s Easy Edit)*

*Previously Unreleased

Today in Madonna History: March 27, 2001

On March 27 2001, the remixers for Madonna’s third single from the Music album, What It Feels Like For A Girl, were announced: Richard Humpty Vission, Paul Oakenfold, Above & Beyond, Victor Calderone and Tracy Young. Additional remixers were later added.

Do you have a favourite remix for What It Feels Like For A Girl?

 

Today in Madonna History: December 17, 2019

On December 17 2019, Cyndi Lauper posted this message on Facebook about Tracy Young’s Grammy nomination for her remix of Madonna’s I Rise:

I’m so excited to hear that Tracy Young has been nominated for a Grammy! This is a BIG deal. Not only did she do a killer remix of “Shine” for me in 2002, but she has been breaking ground for women for years. I can’t wait to vote for her and I urge all Recording Academy / GRAMMYs voting members to join me.

Tracy’s nomination is for her remix of Madonna’s I Rise – a great song with a really powerful message. One of my faves off the Madame X album. Tracy’s nomination marks the FIRST time a female Producer/Remixer has EVER been nominated in the Best Remixed Recording category since its inception in 1998, despite Tracy being eligible in previous years. Tracy has had over 60 #1 Billboard Club Chart Hits. She also worked with Michelle Obama on her This Is For My Girls song. Tracy is a true pioneer and I hope this inspires future generations of female Producers/Remixers. We NEED more of ya! #SheIsTheMusic

Today in Madonna History: November 21, 2000

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On November 21 2000, the second single from Madonna’s Music album, Don’t Tell Me, was released by Maverick Records. The b-side for Don’t Tell Me was Cyber-Raga.

During an interview for Interview Magazine, in March 2001, Madonna discussed the lyrics for Don’t Tell Me:

“To me it is a romantic song. Just, you know, rip my skin off, do not tell me who I should love, or how I should love. Don’t tell me to give up. To me, in a way it’s like that Frank Sinatra song, ‘If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere’.”

The North American CD maxi-single included the following versions of Don’t Tell Me:

Don’t Tell Me – (Timo Maas Mix) – 6:55
Don’t Tell Me – (Tracy Young Club Mix) – 11:01
Don’t Tell Me – (Vission Remix) – 7:52
Don’t Tell Me – (Thunderpuss’ 2001 Hands in the Air Anthem) – 10:20
Don’t Tell Me – (Victor Calderone Sensory Mix) – 6:48
Don’t Tell Me – (Vission Radio Mix) – 3:38
Don’t Tell Me – (Thunderpuss’ 2001 Hands in the Air Radio) – 4:26
Don’t Tell Me – (Music Video)

Today in Madonna History: August 9, 2005

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On August 9 2005, DJ Tracy Young released DANCECULTURE thorugh Ferosh Records. Young’s seventh CD release included exclusive remixes of Madonna’s Easy Ride (from American Life), Chaka Khan’s I Believe and Cyndi Lauper’s Walk On By.

The track listing for DANCECULTURE:

  1. Let The Rhythm – Cytric featuring Kieran
  2. I Believe – Chaka Khan (Tracy Young & Gomi’s Spiritual Dub)
  3. The Beats And The Drums – David Lara (D-Formation BF’s Remix)
  4. Easy Ride – Madonna (Tracy Young & Giangi Cappai’s Easy Remix)
  5. The Bass Drive – Roman Lieske
  6. Alone – Offer Nissim featuring Maya
  7. You Used To Hold Me – Ralphi Rosario featuring Xaviera Gold (Giangi Cappai Vocal Mix)
  8. New Love (Violets) – FC Nond
  9. Te Quiero – William Umana (The Message Mix)
  10. Home – Suzanne Palmer (Offer Nissim Mix Part I)
  11. The World Is A Stage – Terry Barber (Tracy Young’s Operatic Remix)
  12. Shelter Me – Stryke (Stryke’s Drum Loop)
  13. Walk On By – Cyndi Lauper (Tracy Young’s Losing You Remix)

When asked who has been her favourite artist to remix, Tracy responded:

Obviously Madonna. I owe a lot to her for supporting my career for so long, and playing such an important part of my life and career. I just remixed Cher’s I Walk Alone. Pink wrote that song. I also remixed Kylie Minogue Into the Blue. Madonna will always be my No. 1, but working with Cher and Kyle was a highlight.

Today in Madonna History: April 16, 2021

On April 16 2021, a new digital album or remix EP for Madonna’s What It Feels Like For A Girl single was loaded to digital platforms. 

The digital single was loaded with 12 remixes, including some promo-only cuts never before available commercially:

  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (Radio Edit) 4:03
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (Paul Oakenfold Perfecto Mix) 7:19
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (Richard Vission Velvet Masta Mix) 8:06
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (Calderone & Quayle Dark Side Mix) 6:43
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (Tracy Young Club Mix) 8:56
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (Above & Beyond 12″ Club) 7:25
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (Tracy Young Cool Out Radio Mix) 4:46
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (Richard Vission Velvet Masta Edit) 3:39
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (Above & Beyond Club Radio Edit) 3:44
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (George Best Saturday Night Mix) 5:23
  • What It Feels Like For A Girl (That Kid Chris Caligula 2001 Mix) 9:51
  • Lo Que Siente La Mujer 4:43

Download or stream the remixes now!

Today in Madonna History: February 9, 2002

On February 9 2002, the GHV2 Megamixes peaked at #5 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Club Play chart in the U.S.

While the Thunderpuss GHV2 Megamix was promoted to mainstream channels, alternate megamixes produced by Tracy Young and Johnny Rocks & Mac Quayle targeted club DJ’s.

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