Its one of the most discussed, anticipated songs coming out this year.
When word that uber-legend Madonna and the Prince of Pop Justin Timberlake would be teaming up with Timbaland for a new record, the music industry was set a flutter. What would it be like? Who would sing more? Would there even be singing; just Timbaland's grade-A production?
The release dates were changed up and down the place, but it is finally set for March 24th (read my earlier post "CHART BATTLE: MADONNA VS. MARIAH"). However, a French radio station released the song early, allowing people to hear what may be the finished product. I was able to find a copy of the French radio rip, and my review is in.
It will be an international #1, hands down.
Timbaland truly pulled out all the stops for Madonna. He mixes everything from hard drum beats to horns, creating a sound that will easily set clubs ablaze. Both Madonna and Justin sound great, although the loud backing track tends to drown them out a bit (I hope they fix that little problem). Anyway, ever the chameleon, Madonna seems to fit into the R&B/Hip-Hop sound very well. She doesn't dated nor does she seem to old to be singing with Justin. In fact, if someone heard this song never heard of Madonna before would think she was half of her age.
Although I can do without Justin Timberlake most of the time, he really works here. He tries to mimic the Michael Jackson thing in the chorus, and its actually one of my favorite parts of the song. Both of their voices compliment each other very well, making it a pleasing listening experience.
When the song comes out, it will definitely be a "Download of the Day". In my opinion, its one of her best songs to date; at least in the Top 20
First Listen Rating: 8.5/10
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