Ray of Light

Ray of Light is the seventh studio album and thirteenth recording by American pop singer Madonna. It was released by Warner Bros. Records on March 2, 1998, across Europe. The album was primarily produced by Madonna and William Orbit, and also by Madonna and previous collaborator Patrick Leonard. Upon its debut, critical reception was generally positive, with critics complimenting the album's blend of pop and electronic music. Ray of Light became one of Madonna's most commercially-successful releases, and reached number one in the United Kingdom, where it was certified six times platinum. In the United States, the album was released on March 3, 1998, and reached number two on the Billboard albums chart, where it was certified four times platinum. The album went on to sell over 15 million units world-wide.

The album featured a change in Madonna's music as well as personal lyrics about motherhood, fame, and spirituality. In addition, Ray of Light presented a vocally stronger Madonna, as she had received vocal lessons for her lead role in the 1996 film Evita. In 1999, the album received three Grammy Awards including "Best Pop Album" and "Best Dance Recording".