Madonna / Ray of Light

Ray of Light is the critically acclaimed seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on February 22, 1998, by Maverick Records. Produced alongside electronic musician William Orbit, the album represented a massive sonic departure for Madonna, trading traditional pop styles for electronica, trip-hop, techno-pop, and ambient influences. It was fueled by introspective, mistic, and spiritual themes following the birth of her daughter and her embrace of Kabbalah and Eastern philosophies.

The record was a global commercial juggernaut, peaking at number one in over 15 countries and moving over 16 million copies worldwide. It went on to secure four Grammy Awards from six nominations, heavily praised by critics as one of the defining mainstream pop-electronic crossovers of all time.