Beatport and Madonna Launch ‘Ray of Light’ Remix Comp

Beatport, Madonna and Warner Music Group have announced the Ray of Light Global Remix Challenge.

The details:

• From August 28 – September 25 producers can remix Madonna’s Grammy-winning 1998 album using official stems from the singer and producer William Orbit.

• They can upload their version to Beatport’s LabelRadar platform, and the winner will be announced on October 15.

• The grand prize includes production hardware, premium software and a record signed by Madonna, worth more than $12,000.

• The stems can be downloaded here.

The timing:

• The challenge coincides with the release of Veronica Electronica on Warner Records, a long-rumored remix companion to Ray of Light that features edits from Orbit, Sasha, BT, Peter Rauhofer and Victor Calderone.

• This is the latest edition of the Global Remix Challenge, with previous ones featuring Tiësto, The Blessed Madonna featuring Kylie Minogue and more.

What they said:

• Madonna: “My appreciation for the art of remixing has been passionate since I started making music. The ability to propel boundaries and do the unexpected is something I can relate to as an artist. I look forward to hearing everyone’s interpretation – don’t hold back.”