NEW MUSIC: MADONNA & SICKICK | FROZEN (FEAT. 070 SHAKE)

Madonna continues to capitalize upon the recent viral success of a remix of “Frozen,” this time tapping New Jersey-based rapper 070 Shake for a haunting reimagination of the hit 1998 single. Built around the original Sickick remix of the track that became a TikTok hit last year, Shake’s ethereal take on “Frozen” evokes the laid-back flow of Houston’s chopped and screwed scene as she details the sensations of being under the influence during a night out. “Don’t blow my high, don’t calm me down/Don’t text me back, don’t call me now,” she says. “It’s something in the water; I just came by to wash it down.” In the accompanying music video, Madonna pulls up in her car wearing platform boots, a black leather outfit and black shades as she discovers the "Honey" singer, 24, from behind a wired fence. 070 Shake and Madonna are then shot in various dark, hypnotic angles — singing along to the vibey tune before driving away together. The track follows the release of another enhanced version of the remix featuring Nigerian singer Fireboy DML, which dropped earlier this month. Shake first gained attention on SoundCloud, which led to her signing with Kanye West’s GOOD Music label in 2016. She rose to prominence with guest appearances on West’s 2018 album Ye, appearing on standout tracks “Ghost Town” and “Violent Crimes.” In a 2020 interview, Shake detailed her approach to crafting her unique sound, stating she draws inspiration from all genres.