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Madonna has claimed that her description of the leak her album Rebel Heart as 'artistic rape' is justified.
The singer drew considerable criticism last week when 13 demos from her as yet unannounced album were leaked online and she responded on Instagram with “This is artistic rape!! These are early leaked demos, half of which won’t even make it on my album. The other half have changed and evolved. This is a form of terrorism. Wtf!!!! Why do people want to destroy artistic process??? Why steal? Why not give me the opportunity to finish and give you my very best?”
She has now clarified her comments, although has told the Guardian that she genuinely believes there is a credible threat. “Obviously there is a person, or a group of people behind this that were essentially terrorising me. I don’t want to sound alarming, but certainly that’s how I felt. It’s one thing if someone comes into your house and steals a painting off your wall: that’s also a violation, but, your work, as an artist, that’s devastating.
“I’m an artistic person, I’m very expressive. I’m sorry if words alarm people, but that’s what it felt like. It was not a consensual agreement. I did not say ‘hey, here’s my music, and it’s finished.’ It was theft.”
Madonna released six tracks from Rebel Heart on Saturday with the rest of the album being available in March. Listen to the tracks below.
'Bitch I'm Madonna' feat. Nicki Minaj
'Unapologetic Bitch'
'Illuminati'
'Living For Love'
'Ghosttown'
'Devil Pray'
Speaking of the early release on her website, Madonna said: "I would prefer my fans to hear completed versions of some of the songs instead of the incomplete tracks that are circulating. Please consider these six songs as an early Christmas gift."
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