Madonna calls in London gospel choir for new album
By Josh Haggis
Madonna has brought in a gospel choir for her new album.
The Queen of Pop offered a further clue as to the sound of her new album by posting a short clip of herself in the studio last night (July 24) with the London Community Gospel Choir.
The choir previously worked with the singer on Nothing Fails, a track from her 2003 album American Life. Famously, Madonna also used a gospel choir on one of her signature hits, 1989’s Like a Prayer.
Madonna posted the clip on Instagram along with the caption: “London Community Gospel Choir make my new music sound triller! #livingforlove”.
Listen to the teaser below:
Meanwhile, Madonna has recently re-recorded her classic 1987 hit La Isla Bonita as an ode to Diplo, one of the producers she has worked with on her new album – click here to read the full story and listen to a clip.
Madonna’s publicist has confirmed that another song earmarked for her new album is called Messiah – click here to find out more and hear a brief preview.
In recent months, the Queen of Pop has used her Instagram to reveal the diverse palette of collaborators she has assembled for her next album. The list now comprises Diplo, Sky Ferreira/Haim producer Ariel Rechtshaid, Wrecking Ball co-writer MoZella, DJ/producer Avicii, former Lady Gaga collaborator Martin Kierszenbaum, cult pop singer Natalia Kills, US hit-maker Toby Gad and R&B producer Symbolyc One.
Madonna’s last studio album, MDNA, was released in 2012 and reached number one in the US and UK. She scored her 13th and most recent UK chart-topping single with 4 Minutes in 2008.