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Madonna
Ray Of Light

ASSISTING RECORDING ENGINEER BY LEOPOLDO LOPES

“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.

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.