# Confessions On A Vedic Floor ft. Alicia (@blkmdnna)

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Podcast: [Subtle Urban Sex Appeal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/subtle-urban-sex-appeal-6685889)
Published: 2026-07-09T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/subtle-urban-sex-appeal-with-malik-saaka-and-safy-hallan-farah/episodes/confessions-on-a-vedic-floor-ft-alicia-blkmdnna
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Madonna (like Minaj) is one of the artists of my lifetime, in the sense that her work makes my constant existential crises worth it. A lot of people lost faith in her ability to produce a solid body of work post Hard Candy (which is my second favorite Madonna album after COADFII ), and I can’t blame them as Rebel Heart felt a bit ill-timed, and Madame X … TBH I didn’t listen to that one. Regardless, the first installment of Confessions on a Dance Floor is undeniable, and was my first conscious Madonna album cycle experience. I still remember how exhilarating it felt to hear/watch Hung Up for the first time. Other moments, like Die Another Day, Frozen, Nothing Really Matters, Don’t Cry for Me Argentina (from the motion picture: Evita , which my dad put me onto alongside Man of La Mancha ?? ironically, he loves musicals), Get Into the Groove, Love Profusion, Human Nature, Celebration, and Me Against the Music , are all equally undeniable, and a testament to her trademark reinvention and flawless, willful execution. Respectfully, Esther blew her entire discography out of the water with Confessions II . It's not uncommon for new artists to get shelved after 1-3 low-performing singles, or completely change their sound/look/message to appease a crowd that doesn't even know wtf they want or what's GOOD for them. The immersive global experience that is Confessions II is a modern miracle, and a testament to the power of music and a stalwart approach to cultural direction. I truly believe that these songs are gifts and challenges to us all. A bit of an admonishment to go harder. Take more creative risks. Build a legacy that we can pull from—reincarnate from. It’s so raw that when everyone is obsessed with clocking obscure references and recreating pop-culture iconography, Madonn…

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