Nightshade Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 On my local radio station (in Germany) they just announced they're going to "premiere Madonna's new single Devil Pray"??? So is it official now? I'm confused as hell at the moment I imagine Universal is just letting its various territory divisions push whatever song they want. Germany is obviously getting on board with "Devil Pray" and Italy is doing "Hold Tight". This isn't unlike the American Life era when parts of Europe got "Nothing Fails" while others opted for "Love Profusion." It's a free for all.
Mat.Guy Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Dirty Pop did a remix so I think it's close to the announcement.
channel83 Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 I wasn't a fan of Devil Pray until I heard the Dirty Pop remix! Pretty amazing. I am glad she is taking advantage of the massive BIM video popularity to release a follow up and more radio friendly one. If she does release a video for Devil's Pray it will instantly attract more views than the first two singles thanks to BIM. BIM = should have been the initial promo single in retrospect.
Arnian Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Hope it's dark. LFL was fairly "dark" and GT had some elements but DP is perfect for something ultra dark and controversial
Apples388 Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Let's face it, Devil Pray is the 17th best Madonna single of all time.
Iconic Fetus Posted August 4, 2015 Author Posted August 4, 2015 It was announced last month that DP will be radio single in Germany, that's why I made this thread.
humanracin Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 So… is there any reason at all to believe there may be a video for DP ? Or is this all pure speculation?
Icykiller Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 Is it me or does Devil Pray resembles Set the right?
London Boy Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Messiah would be my favourite, but I'm weird. But hey, it's a masterpiece. And Addicted. But RH would make sense. But there are so many... It shouldn't be one of the songs in the original 6 though.
London Boy Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 But I've heard there are DP remixes coming out. Not sure though.
5iVe Elements Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Not sure if this has been posted already but I just stumbled upon this Madonna - Devil Pray (Ni Ego rock version)
loowee Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 I think Devil Pray is musically the best single but the lyrics of that verse are way too in your face for the public. I love Hold Tight and I can see it becoming a minor hit in Italy by riding on the success of Ghosttown, but it's a bit too beige for a single.
mgreece Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Need a video of Devil Pray with Madonna looking like a Native American woman doing some ritual.That the first image that got in my mind when i heard the song
reQuiem4adream Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 She can definitely release 3 singles during her tour. September 8 is a good day to drop a single!
5iVe Elements Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I think Devil Pray is musically the best single but the lyrics of that verse are way too in your face for the public. I love Hold Tight and I can see it becoming a minor hit in Italy by riding on the success of Ghosttown, but it's a bit too beige for a single. Papa don't preach, I'm in trouble deep Papa don't preach, I've been losing sleep But I made up my mind, I'm keeping my baby, oh I'm gonna keep my baby, mmm... He says that he's going to marry me We can raise a little family Maybe we'll be all right It's a sacrifice
London Boy Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Need a video of Devil Pray with Madonna looking like a Native American woman doing some ritual.That the first image that got in my mind when i heard the song That's a nice idea. True, Devil Pray lends itself to lots of ideas for a video.
London Boy Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 I think Devil Pray is musically the best single but the lyrics of that verse are way too in your face for the public. I love Hold Tight and I can see it becoming a minor hit in Italy by riding on the success of Ghosttown, but it's a bit too beige for a single. I don't think we should care about the lyrics being 'in your face'. I actually think all the 'guarded attitude' towards her singles etc that her management has shown in the last few years has not done Madonna any good. At all. It's not like she has to consolidate her success, or chase the charts or anything. I actually think the big hit may be there, in the least expected song. The one that just breaks the mould, as she did many times in the past. I was chatting on Youtube: she sang JoA live; got her lots of new fans (in the threads, lots of people 'discovering' Madonna). I think that's where she should be going; the unusual etc... She did it in the past, why not now?
Guest bluejean Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 These lyrics bring tears to my ears. What a beautiful song.. Can't WAIT to see this live... Take my sins and wash them awayTeach me how to prayI've been stranded here in the darkTake these walls awayI've been swimming in the ocean'Til I'm almost drownedGive me something I can believe inTeach me how to pray
channel83 Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Devil Pray has a lot of good things - but the lyrics are a problem in my opinion. They;re not in your face, they're just not very good - listing out a bunch of drugs doesn't do anything for me. Other than that , the song is amazing. I do think the time is right after BIM for either Joan Of Arc (she just took a lot of criticism for BIM) or... Body Shop - it's radio ready and strange at the same time...
Guest bluejean Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 So you have a problem with Devil Pray lyrics but consider Body Shop radio ready? Okay
tuckeye Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 she should play the devil and the jesus and the drug addict, lol. even the kitchen sink! dammit. but it is my favorite song on the album.
Nikki Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 she should just release&make videos for devil pray & body shop. i think the latter one is gonna surprise people if they hear it and see the video. i don't know why she tries with songs like bitch I'm madonna and all that crap when she has so many innovating interesting little pop songs that could draw in a new audience.
reQuiem4adream Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 So you have a problem with Devil Pray lyrics but consider Body Shop radio ready? Okay
peter Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Need a video of Devil Pray with Madonna looking like a Native American woman doing some ritual.That the first image that got in my mind when i heard the song I think that got No Doubt into trouble when they filmed a video for the second single off their PUSH AND SHOVE album. They ended up yanking the video. Can't see it working out any more favorably for Madonna. (Not that claims of cultural appropriation have ever stopped her before, but ...)
mgreece Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 I think that got No Doubt into trouble when they filmed a video for the second single off their PUSH AND SHOVE album. They ended up yanking the video. Can't see it working out any more favorably for Madonna. (Not that claims of cultural appropriation have ever stopped her before, but ...) Oh I didn't know that but I think that if she uses some elements in her look and film it in desert during sunset or sth like that would work well visually
Flip The Switch Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Oh I didn't know that but I think that if she uses some elements in her look and film it in desert during sunset or sth like that would work well visually Yeah, it was for the single Looking Hot. The video is actually good. Too bad it was pulled off.
channel83 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) So you have a problem with Devil Pray lyrics but consider Body Shop radio ready? Okay I don't hear any silly and not very interesting drug references in Body Shop - do you? Can you imagine what a field day haters will have once again with madonna talking about drugs and trying to be 'hip' with the kids? Come on - Body Shop is mature and interesting at the same time... radio friendly friendly indeed. Edited August 10, 2015 by channel83
5iVe Elements Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 It's time for the GP use their brain for some thinking.
karbatal Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 I doubt the song would be controversial. As somebody said. It's time they aren't so careful with the singles and simply follow the instincts. Look at BIM
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