“I was letting people dictate who should be my friends. I felt like because I was this big Black Panther type of nigga, I couldn’t be friends with Madonna. And so I dissed her, even though she showed me nothing but love. I felt bad, because when I went to jail, I called her and she was the only person that was willing to help me” - Tupac Shakur
Well, I’m constantly…in these situations where I’m completely frustrated and absolutely no one can come to my rescue and make me feel better. And I always say, ‘God, I wish I had a mother that I could call’. And…I don’t” - #Madonna
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Madonna refused to work with Lady GaGa producer RedOne
Madonna has allegedly refused to work with Lady Gaga producer RedOne on tracks for her new album.
The 52-year-old pop icon started work on her 12th studio album on Monday, which was confirmed by her long-time manager Guy Oseary on Twitter.
However, Madonna has reportedly ruled out collaborating with producer RedOne after her record company suggested that she do so.
According to her fan site Queen Madonna, the performer refused to work with established producers, opting for up-and-coming music-makers instead.
“Madonna is working on an ambitious project. She has listened to the demo recordings which were submitted to her in the last few years, and some of them have already been completely upset by her,” the site claims.
“She’s the writer of almost all of the new lyrics. Producer Joe Henry is involved in two songs so far. Most of the other producers are not so famous. Her record company wanted her to work with renowned producers such as RedOne, which she refused to do.”
The site’s studio insider also suggested that one track has already been recorded, as well as listing a number of musical influences.
“One of the demo tracks that have already been recorded in the last few days starts off with some piano and violins then turning into a dance track,” they said. “Its title may be ‘Way Back Home’, which is a demo tape from Diagram Of The Heart.
“Aside from Diagram Of The Heart, musical inspirations for this album include Jessica 6, Beth Ditto and The Sound Of Arrows.”
The fan site concluded with the prediction that the album could hit shelves in time for the Christmas shopping season in November.
Source: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a328487/madonna-refuses-to-work-with-lady-gaga-producer-redone.html
Madonna Hits The Studio This Summer
The Queen of Pop is back! Madonna has confirmed that she will begin work on her next album this summer.
Six months ago Madonna teased her fans with the prospect of beginning work on her next album on her Facebook page. In December, she wrote:
“Its official! I need to move. I need to sweat. I need to make new music! Music I can dance to. I’m on the lookout for the maddest, sickest, most badass people to collaborate with. I’m just saying …” (Madonna)
