Two of the biggest artists in the music industry have announced a new collaboration, much to the delight of fans. Sam Smith and Madonna have confirmed their upcoming single “Vulgar” will be released on June 9th, during Pride Month. Despite the duo being secretive about their new track, the announcement has created a lot of expectation.
Madonna posted artwork for the single in her social media on May 31st, consisting of an image of two corsets, one black and one white, marked with the initials “S” and “M” and the word “Vulgar” written in pink at the bottom. Smith also released a video announcing the project on his social media.
Fans were quick to share their excitement online, with comments such as “OMG I cannot wait” and “When I tell you my jaw DROPPED” expressing the anticipation for the upcoming release. Many are curious to see how the two artists, who have very different styles, will merge their musical talents in their joint work.
This collaboration has been rumored for a while, after Madonna introduced Sam Smith’s Grammy performance with Kim Petras earlier this year, which set off speculation that the two would work together. The announcement not only creates excitement among fans but also cements their collaboration between two generations of Pop and R&B artists.
Madonna is also preparing for her Celebration Tour, which will celebrate four decades of hit songs and include special guest Bob the Drag Queen, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8. The tour is set to begin on September 17th in New York and end on November 14th in Paris.
Sam Smith, on the other hand, is dating fashion designer Christian Cowan. His single “Unholy,” featuring Kim Petras, spent three weeks at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and four weeks on top of the UK Official Singles Chart. It has also amassed over one billion combined global streams to date.
Smith has a strong track record in the music industry, having sold more than 37 million adjusted album sales, 276 million single sales, and achieving 50 billion career streams. Madonna, on the other hand, has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making her the best-selling female recording artist of all time according to Guinness World Records. She is also the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time, with $1.4 billion from her concert tickets. Madonna has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and ranked atop THE 100 Greatest Women in Music by VH1, while Rolling Stone listed her among THE 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and THE 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. She has also acted in several films.
The collaboration of Smith and Madonna has created high expectations from fans, who are eagerly waiting for the single’s release on June 9th. It is believed that the creative genius of both artists will produce a unique and memorable track, undoubtedly further adding to their already impressive list of achievements in the music industry.
