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Madonna
Ray Of Light

ASSISTING RECORDING ENGINEER BY LEOPOLDO LOPES

  1. Shanti / Ashtangi
  2. Frozen
  3. The Power Of Good-Bye

Facts

  • “Ray of Light” is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna.
  • A stylistic and aesthetical departure from her previous work, “Ray of Light” is an electronica and techno-pop record which incorporates multiple genres, including ambient, trip-hop, psychedelic music, and Middle Eastern music, while also seeing Madonna sing with greater breadth and a fuller tone.
  • Mystical themes are also strongly present in both the music and lyrics, as a result of Madonna embracing Kabbalah, her study of Hinduism and Buddhism, and her daily practice of Ashtanga yoga.

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  • Upon release, the album received widespread universal acclaim, with reviews praising the singer's new musical direction, Orbit's complex, innovative and experimental production, and Madonna's writing skills.
  • “Ray of Light” won four Grammy Awards from a total of six nominations.
  • The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, with the biggest first-week sales by a female artist at the time.
  • It also peaked at number one in many countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom, and has sold over 16 million copies worldwide.

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