Madonna's much-anticipated new single "4 Minutes" has been leaked to radio. On Friday, Madonna fansites were buzzing about the leak of her collaboration with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland on French radio, and soon enough, files were being swapped around furiously over the web.
So, what's the verdict?
Personally, I think the song is in keeping with Timbaland's skills as a producer. "4 Minutes" has great beats and solid production. But the problem with the song is that Madonna is featured very little in it. She's basically a guest on her own song. Timberlake definitely gets the spotlight here, and most shocking of all, he is the one who sings the chorus!! Many comments on the fansites chalk up Madonna's lack of presence on the track as "LQ" (low quality), but I'm not buying it. If so, then why does JT sound so crystal clear.
The cynical part of me suggests Timberlake's bigger role is a chance for Madonna to get back on American radio, where her status has declined in recent years. The days where songs like "Live To Tell", "Like A Prayer" and even "Frozen" and "Music" would get guaranteed spins on radio are long gone; Madonna is no longer a sure bet on radio. By hooking up with Justin Timberlake, arguably the hottest male singer out there right now, and Timbaland, perhaps the hottest producer in music right now, Madonna is guaranteeing herself a radio hit.
She may have a hot song, but it's not her contribution that guides the song; it's Timbaland and Timberlake. As much as I enjoy the song, as a Madonna fan, don't you want the actual superstar on her own song??
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