Madonna is often referred to as the "Queen of Pop" due to her significant impact on the music industry.
She is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation.
Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing her influence on music and culture.
Biography
Early Life
Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan. She was raised in a Catholic household, the daughter of Silvio "Tony" Ciccone, an engineer, and Madonna Fortin, an X-ray technician. After her mother passed away from breast cancer when Madonna was just five years old, her father remarried, and she grew up alongside her siblings in the Detroit suburbs. Known for her unconventional behavior, Madonna excelled academically and was a standout performer in her youth, often engaging in dramatic antics at school.
Career
Madonna's career began in the late 1970s, and she quickly rose to fame, earning the title "Queen of Pop" due to her innovative music and visual presentation. Her debut album, "Madonna," was released in 1983, followed by a string of successful albums including "Like a Virgin," "True Blue," and "Like a Prayer." Throughout her career, she has explored various genres, including pop, dance, and electronic music, and has been recognized with numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe. Madonna's ability to reinvent herself and address social, political, and sexual themes in her work has made her a significant cultural figure.
Legacy
Madonna's influence on popular music and culture is profound, with many considering her a pioneer for female artists in the industry. She has been credited with breaking gender barriers and reshaping the landscape of pop music. Her legacy continues to inspire a new generation of artists, including Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga, who cite her as a major influence. Scholars and critics alike have examined her impact, noting that she has changed the world's social history and established the blueprint for modern pop stardom.
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Discography
CONFESSIONS II2026
- 1.I Feel So Free
- 2.Good for the Soul
- 3.One Step Away
- 4.Bring Your Love
- 5.Danceteria
- 6.Read My Lips
- 7.Everything
- 8.Love Without Words
- 9.Bizarre
- 10.School
- 11.Fragile
- 12.My Sins Are My Savior
Madame X2019
- 1.Medellín4:58
- 2.Dark Ballet4:15
- 3.God Control6:19
- 4.Future3:54
- 5.Batuka4:57
- 6.Killers Who Are Partying5:29
- 7.Crave3:22
- 8.Crazy4:02
- 9.Come Alive4:02
- 10.Faz gostoso4:06
- 11.Bitch I’m Loca2:51
- 12.I Don’t Search I Find4:07
- 13.I Rise3:44
Rebel Heart2015
- 1.Living for Love3:39
- 2.Devil Pray4:06
- 3.Ghosttown4:10
- 4.Unapologetic Bitch3:51
- 5.Illuminati3:45
- 6.Bitch I’m Madonna3:47
- 7.Hold Tight3:37
- 8.Joan of Arc4:02
- 9.Iconic4:33
- 10.HeartBreakCity3:34
- 11.Body Shop3:39
- 12.Holy Water4:09
- 13.Inside Out4:24
- 14.Wash All Over Me4:01
- 15.Best Night3:34
- 16.Veni Vidi Vici4:40
- 17.S.E.X.4:11
- 18.Messiah3:22
- 19.Rebel Heart3:22
- 20.Beautiful Scars4:19
- 21.Borrowed Time3:25
- 22.Addicted3:33
- 23.Graffiti Heart3:39
- 24.Living for Love (DJ Paulo and Jackinsky full vocal mix)7:14
- 25.Living for Love (Funk Generation & H3drush dub)6:07
MDNA2012
- 1.Girl Gone Wild3:43
- 2.Gang Bang5:26
- 3.I’m Addicted4:33
- 4.Turn Up the Radio3:47
- 5.Give Me All Your Luvin’3:23
- 6.Some Girls3:54
- 7.Superstar3:55
- 8.I Don’t Give A4:19
- 9.I’m a Sinner4:52
- 10.Love Spent3:46
- 11.Masterpiece4:00
- 12.Falling Free5:13
- 13.Beautiful Killer3:50
- 14.I Fucked Up3:29
- 15.B‐Day Song3:34
- 16.Best Friend3:20
- 17.Give Me All Your Luvin’ (Party Rock remix)4:03
- 18.Love Spent (acoustic)4:24
Hard Candy2008
- 1.Candy Shop4:16
- 2.4 Minutes4:05
- 3.Give It 2 Me4:48
- 4.Heartbeat4:03
- 5.Miles Away4:49
- 6.She's Not Me6:05
- 7.Incredible6:20
- 8.Beat Goes On4:27
- 9.Dance 2night5:03
- 10.Spanish Lesson3:38
- 11.Devil Wouldn't Recognize You5:09
- 12.Voices3:39
- 13.4 Minutes (Peter Saves New York Edit)5:00
- 14.4 Minutes (Junkie XL Remix Edit)4:38
- 15.Give It 2 Me (Paul Oakenfold Edit)5:00
Confessions on a Dance Floor2005
- 1.Hung Up5:36
- 2.Get Together5:30
- 3.Sorry4:43
- 4.Future Lovers4:51
- 5.I Love New York4:11
- 6.Let It Will Be4:18
- 7.Forbidden Love4:22
- 8.Jump3:46
- 9.How High4:40
- 10.Isaac6:03
- 11.Push3:57
- 12.Like It or Not4:31
American Life2003
- 1.American Life4:58
- 2.Hollywood4:24
- 3.I'm So Stupid4:09
- 4.Love Profusion3:38
- 5.Nobody Knows Me4:39
- 6.Nothing Fails4:49
- 7.Intervention4:55
- 8.X-Static Process3:49
- 9.Mother and Father4:33
- 10.Die Another Day4:38
- 11.Easy Ride5:05
GHV2: Greatest Hits, Volume 22001
- 1.Deeper and Deeper (7" edit)4:55
- 2.Erotica (radio edit)4:34
- 3.Human Nature (radio version)4:33
- 4.Secret (edit)4:32
- 5.Don't Cry for Me Argentina (radio edit)4:52
- 6.Bedtime Story (edit)4:08
- 7.The Power of Good-Bye4:12
- 8.Beautiful Stranger (William Orbit radio edit)3:58
- 9.Frozen (edit)5:11
- 10.Take a Bow (edit)4:32
- 11.Ray of Light (radio edit)4:36
- 12.Don't Tell Me4:41
- 13.What It Feels Like for a Girl4:45
- 14.Drowned World / Substitute for Love5:12
- 15.Music3:45
Music2000
- 1.Music3:45
- 2.Impressive Instant3:37
- 3.Runaway Lover4:47
- 4.I Deserve It4:24
- 5.Amazing3:43
- 6.Nobody’s Perfect4:59
- 7.Don’t Tell Me4:40
- 8.What It Feels Like for a Girl4:44
- 9.Paradise (Not for Me)6:33
- 10.Gone3:29
- 11.American Pie4:36
- 12.Cyber-Raga5:35
The Immaculate Collection / You Can Dance1999
- 1.Holiday4:06
- 2.Lucky Star3:37
- 3.Borderline4:00
- 4.Like a Virgin3:11
- 5.Material Girl3:53
- 6.Crazy for You3:46
- 7.Into the Groove4:10
- 8.Live to Tell5:19
- 9.Papa Don’t Preach4:09
- 10.Open Your Heart3:51
- 11.La isla bonita3:48
- 12.Like a Prayer5:51
- 13.Express Yourself4:04
- 14.Cherish3:52
- 15.Vogue5:19
- 16.Justify My Love5:01
- 17.Rescue Me5:31
- 18.Spotlight6:24
- 19.Holiday6:34
- 20.Everybody6:43
- 21.Physical Attraction6:20
- 22.Over and Over7:11
- 23.Into the Groove8:06
- 24.Where’s the Party7:37
- 25.Holiday (dub version)6:57
- 26.Into the Groove (dub version)6:24
- 27.Where’s the Party (dub version)6:20
The Video Collection: 93:991999
- 1.Bad Girl6:11
- 2.Fever4:09
- 3.Rain4:34
- 4.Secret4:23
- 5.Take a Bow4:34
- 6.Bedtime Story4:26
- 7.Human Nature4:34
- 8.Love Don't Live Here4:40
- 9.Frozen5:22
- 10.Ray of Light5:06
- 11.Drowned World / Substitute for Love4:58
- 12.The Power of Good-Bye4:11
- 13.Nothing Really Matters4:26
- 14.Beautiful Stranger4:35
- 15.[credits]0:41
Ray of Light1998
- 1.Drowned World / Substitute for Love5:09
- 2.Swim5:01
- 3.Ray of Light5:21
- 4.Candy Perfume Girl4:37
- 5.Skin6:22
- 6.Nothing Really Matters4:27
- 7.Sky Fits Heaven4:48
- 8.Shanti / Ashtangi4:29
- 9.Frozen6:13
- 10.The Power of Good-Bye4:12
- 11.To Have and Not to Hold5:23
- 12.Little Star5:18
- 13.Mer Girl5:32
Something to Remember1995
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Wild Dancing1995
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Bedtime Stories1994
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The Best of & the Rest of, Volume 21993
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Erotica1992
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Cosmic Climb1992
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Give It to Me: The Early Years1991
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The Immaculate Collection1990
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Like a Prayer1989
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The Early Years1989
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True Blue1986
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Like a Virgin1984
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Madonna1983
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Label
- Record label
- Sire
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Record label
- Maverick
- Record label
- Interscope Records
- Record label
- Warner Music Group
- Record label
- Live Nation Entertainment
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Music Film
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Music Video
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Award
- Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble
- Award
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress
- Award
- Amadeus Austrian Music Awards
- Award
- BRIT Awards
- Award
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
- Award
- Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year
- Award
- American Music Award for Artist of the Year
Influenced by
Groups
- Emmy & the Emmyslead vocals, original · 1980–1981
- Breakfast Club
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: M. Ciccone, Madonna Ciccone-Ritchie, Madonna Louise Ciccone, Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, マドンナ, 麥當娜
Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Dubbed the "Queen of Pop", she is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. Her works, which concern social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians of all time, Madonna broke gender barriers in popular music and has had a significant socio-cultural impact across her career.
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