Madonna celebrates global success of 'Confessions On A Dance Floor II': Dreams do come true
Mumbai, July 14
Queen of Pop Madonna has penned a note filled with gratitude after her album Confessions On A Dance Floor II received an overwhelming response from fans worldwide, saying she is "grateful and surprised" by the love it has received and thrilled that it has reached the No. 1 spot across the globe.
Madonna's album Confessions II became her 10th Number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and has made her the first female artist to score the Number 1 album in 5 consecutive decades.
Taking to the photo-sharing website Instagram, Madonna first shared a string of images of herself and said that words cannot express how "grateful and surprised" she is.
"Words cannot express how Grateful and Surprised I am. By the incredible reception, Confessions on a Dance Floor has received !! 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. I'm still pinching myself. I can't believe it's # 1 all around the world. My dream was to make people dance this summer!! To bring people JOY! Dreams do come true. Thanks and love!"
Confessions II is the fifteenth studio album by Madonna. It was released on July 3, 2026. A sequel to Confessions on a Dance Floor, the album was inspired by familial and professional challenges, in addition to the sociopolitical state of the world, which led Madonna to record an upbeat album as a distraction.
Confessions II also features guest appearances by Sabrina Carpenter, Feid, Stromae, and Madonna's eldest daughter Lola Leon.
The album is mainly an EDM record but it explores a variety of dance and electronic music subgenres, including house, dance-pop, disco and downtempo.
Madonna broke gender barriers in popular music and has had a significant socio-cultural impact across her career.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Five consecutive decades at number one is absolutely ridiculous. This isn't just a pop culture moment, it's a musical history record. I grew up in Mumbai in the 90s listening to 'Ray of Light' and now my daughter is streaming this. Feels like Madonna has been a constant thread through our lives here.
Look, I respect the achievement, but can we talk about how weird it is that a pop star from the US is still dominating global charts while our Indian music industry struggles for international recognition? We have so much talent here - AR Rahman, Neha Kakkar, Diljit - and yet Madonna is still the go-to for a 'worldwide hit'. It makes me feel like we're still dancing to someone else's tune. 🎵
I was a bit skeptical about a sequel album because the original was so iconic, but 'Confessions II' actually delivers. The track with Sabrina Carpenter is an earworm. Plus Madonna featuring her daughter Lola Leon - that's proper family pride. Makes me think about how our own Bollywood stars are flexing nepotism, but at least Madonna's daughter earned her spot. Respect where it's due.
"My dream was to make people dance this summer!!" - honestly, that's exactly what we need in these chaotic times. Between inflation, exam stress, and the heat in Chennai, a good dance album is pure therapy. My friends and I have already planned a house party to celebrate this release. Madam is doing the Lord's work! 💃🏽
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