Madonna Releases “Danceteria” Rework with Charli xcx: Stream
Dubbed "Danceteria Afterhours," the song finds the partygirls of past and present linking up and celebrating each other's respective paths to pop stardom. Madonna Releases “Danceteria” Rework with Charli xcx: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Madonna has unveiled a fresh remix of her Confessions II track "Danceteria" in collaboration with Charli xcx. Titled "Danceteria Afterhours," the song unites the clubbing personas of the two artists, paying homage to their respective paths to success. Charli xcx opens up on the new remix, reflecting on her own background and her career pivot in 2015 with "A.G. and SOPHIE."
She then reconnects with Madonna for the final chorus. The "Danceteria Afterhours" remix is available for streaming. The two celebrities met previously, but only recently built a friendship. Charli xcx shared with Nick Grimshaw on BBC Radio 6 Music that they had coincidentally hosted parties together during a brief break in Paris, bonding over their love for music.
The "Afterhours" rendition of "Danceteria" comes at a significant time for Madonna, who is set to make a significant comeback to the MTV VMAs, performing for the first time in 23 years. She has earned 11 nominations for the 2026 VMAs, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year. Fans are curious if Charli xcx will join Madonna on stage to perform "Danceteria Afterhours" during the VMAs.
The remix is the most recent Confessions II song to be remixed by a pop star; in August, Madonna enlisted Kylie Minogue for an "Afterhours" remix of "Love Sensation."
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