Madonna Pays Tribute to William Orbit | Music News

Madonna pays a moving tribute to her late collaborator William Orbit, who died at 69, recalling how he transformed her artistry through their groundbreaking work on Ray of Light and beyond. She describes him as the “magic carpet” that carried her into uncharted emotional and sonic territories, helping her break free from genre boundaries and unlock dreams she never knew she had. Their studio sessions were sacred spaces where his genius—whether through keyboard or guitar—sparked her to experiment wildly with vocals and lyrics. Madonna calls him her “Ray of Light,” mirroring her daughter Lola’s birth, and shares a Grammy clip honoring their legacy. Though she’s worked with many producers since, she vows never to forget Orbit—the otherworldly, singular force who helped her soar. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9586afdbf83e261