Madonna and Kylie Minogue have released their long-rumored collaboration, “Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix),” following a live preview in Amsterdam during Madonna’s Confessions II show. The track blends Minogue’s vocals with Madonna’s recent release produced by Stuart Price.
Inside the Madonna and Kylie Minogue Collaboration
The dance floor-ready single marks the first time the two pop icons have appeared together on a recorded track. According to the release details, the collaboration comes in two distinct formats: the “Afterhours Radio Edit” and the expansive “Afterhours Mix.” Stuart Price handled production duties for the track, which builds on Madonna’s latest LP, Confessions II.
Minogue previously denied persistent rumors regarding an appearance on the album. However, the speculation materialized when the Australian singer joined Madonna on stage in Amsterdam to showcase the forthcoming remix. The pair previously shared a stage in 2024 during Madonna’s Los Angeles concert, where they covered Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” and Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.”
Chart Success and Album Details for Confessions II
Madonna secured her 10th Number One album on the Billboard 200 with Confessions II. Expressing her gratitude on Instagram, Madonna wrote, according to her social media post, “Words cannot express how Grateful and Surprised I am By the incredible reception, Confessions on a Dance Floor has received.” She added, “Thank You — to everyone who has been a part of this and who has helped make this dream come true. Especially my Fans. The Goodwill and positivity has been incredible.”
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Confessions II features 16 tracks, including “Danceteria,” “I Feel So Free,” and “Bring Your Love,” a duet with Sabrina Carpenter that debuted live during Carpenter’s headlining set at Coachella.
The LP also arrived alongside a short film that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. Reviewing the record for Rolling Stone, Rob Sheffield described the LP as “a 64-minute nonstop groove that flows like a club-DJ set, each song fading into the next, drawing from all over the history of dance music.” Sheffield noted that listeners might hear a flicker of “I Feel Love” or “Apache,” turning the project into a musical autobiography.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of the Madonna and Kylie Minogue collaboration?
The track is titled “Love Sensation (Afterhours Mix).”
Where did the duo first tease the song?
Madonna and Kylie Minogue previewed the track live during Madonna’s Confessions II show in Amsterdam.
Who produced the new single?
Stuart Price produced the track, which incorporates Minogue’s vocals onto Madonna’s existing album cut.
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