08/29/2025

Beatport Launches Global Remix Challenge for Madonna’s “Ray of Light”

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Beatport and Warner Music Group have teamed up with Madonna to launch the Ray of Light Global Remix Challenge, giving producers worldwide the chance to reimagine one of the most iconic electronic pop records of all time. The contest runs from August 28 to September 25, 2025, with participants remixing the 1998 hit using the official stems from Madonna and William Orbit. Submissions will be hosted on Beatport’s LabelRadar platform, with the winner announced October 15 on Beatportal.

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The challenge coincides with the release of Veronica Electronica, a companion project to Ray of Light featuring newly edited club remixes by William Orbit, Peter Rauhofer, Sasha, BT, and Victor Calderone. Originally planned in 1998, the remix collection was shelved when the success of Ray of Light took over the charts, ultimately selling over 16 million copies and earning Madonna four GRAMMY Awards, including Best Dance Recording.

For Madonna, the project reflects her long-standing appreciation for the remix format. “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,” she said.

Producers who enter will have access to premium tools while working with the stems. Each participant can redeem a free copy of Excite Audio’s Bloom Drum Machine Lite plugin using code rayoflight. The grand prize package, valued at over $12,000, includes an iLoud Micro Monitor Pro system from IK Multimedia, Minimal Audio’s ‘Everything Minimal’ bundle, a Lewitt Pure Tube microphone, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII headphones, the UVI SonicBundle, and a signed Ray of Light vinyl from Madonna herself.

Beatport’s Global Remix Challenge has become a career springboard for emerging producers. Previous editions have featured tracks from Tiësto and The Blessed Madonna with Kylie Minogue, with past winners like Sparkee going on to rack up millions of streams.

Ray of Light itself remains a landmark in Madonna’s career. Produced with William Orbit, the album marked a dramatic shift in her sound, incorporating electronic and ambient influences that redefined her position in pop music. More than 25 years later, it continues to be recognized as a touchstone for artists working across dance and pop.

Submissions for the Ray of Light Global Remix Challenge are open now via LabelRadar.

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