Madonna releases the first new music from her upcoming album 'Confessions II'
'Confessions II' is a continuation of the iconic 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'
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After Madonna finally revealed the release date for her highly-anticipated 'Confessions II' album, the singer has now released the first new music from the record. The lead single is called 'I Feel So Free', and has been in demand after being serviced to DJs and clubs ahead of its release.
Returning to the dance-pop era of her 2005 album 'Confessions of a Dance Floor', the new single transports listeners to the dance floor of an underground club, through its atmospheric beats and Madonna's distinctive voice.
What is the new song from Madonna called?
The new song is called 'I Feel So Free'.
When was it released?
It was released on Friday 17th April 2026.
What sample does it feature?
The 1989 song 'French Kiss' is sampled in Madonna's new song.
Who was it written by?
It was written by Madonna and Stuart Price, along with Marvin Burns (through the 'French Kiss' sample).
Madonna and Stuart also produced the song. Stuart is a long-time collaborator of Madonna's, having worked on the singer's 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor', and written, or re-mixed many other songs released by the artist.
Is there a music video?
No, there isn't a music video at present, however on the release date, a visualiser was released, you can watch it below.
What genre is Madonna's new song?
Over the years Madonna has released songs of all types of genres, for her latest music she's returning to dance-pop and EDM, which was the theme of her 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'.
Her new music has also been compared to that of Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love'.
What album does it feature on?
The song will feature on Madonna's upcoming album 'Confessions II', due for release on 3rd July 2026. The album is the spiritual successor to her iconic 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'.
Take a look through Madonna's amazing career:
1985: Madonna performing on 'The Virgin Tour'
1985: Madonna performs at Live Aid
1987: Channelling her inner Marilyn Monroe for 'Who's That Girl'
1990: The iconic pointy corset was worn on Madonna's 'Blonde Ambition' tour
1993: Madonna went for a close pixie crop hairdo on her 'Girlie Show' tour
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1998: She went for a more natural, stripped back look to promote 'Ray Of Light'
1998: In the same year, she went drastically dark for the 'Frozen' music video
2001: Looking sleek at the Mean Machine premiere with her then-husband Guy Ritchie
2004: She was back to curly blonde locks for the 'Reinvention Tour'
2008: She was looking fierce in black on her 'Sticky & Sweet Tour'
2012: She gave the cheerleading performance of her life on the 'MDNA Tour'
2013: She chose a blunt black wig for the Punk-themed Met Gala
2015: Madonna caught everyone's eye with her Matador performance at the BRIT Awards - especially with that cape
2017: She turned heads in camo at the Met Gala
2019: Madonna sported an eye patch for her performance at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
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