Madonna & Charli XCX Worked It Out On The “Danceteria” Remix
The whole Madonna versus Charli XCX narrative has been one of the year's more entertaining manufactured beefs, and honestly we're here for it. Turns out there was never any real tension between them, just a bit of strategic shade and some perfectly timed Instagram commentary that kept people talking. Now they've channelled all that playful tension into a remix together, which is exactly what dance music needs right now, and it shows that sometimes the best pop moments come from artists who aren't afraid to have a laugh at each other's expense. If you've been following the back and forth on social media, the "Danceteria" remix feels like the natural endpoint, and Cledvibes Radio listeners will appreciate that it's come about through genuine artistry rather than any actual animosity.
From Stereogum: Madonna and Charli XCX were never really beefing, and if you thought they were, you're a bit naïve. But when Charli was promoting "Rock Music" by proclaiming that the dancefloor was dead, Madonna made a shady Instagram post: "If your Dance floor feels dead ... Maybe you’re playing the wrong music." It was clear that it was manufactured when, by the time "Wink Wink" was out, Madonna and Charli were…
