BEATPORT X WARNER MUSIC GROUP X MADONNA: GLOBAL REMIX CHALLENGE

Beatport – The World's Largest Music Store for DJs – In partnership with Warner Music Group, announces Global Remix Challenge for Madonna's Iconic "Ray of Light"

Producers worldwide are invited to reimagine one of pop music's most groundbreaking electronic records, originally produced by Madonna and William Orbit.

The grand prize, worth over $12,000, includes cutting-edge production hardware, 
premium software, and a signed vinyl from Madonna herself.

Beatport, Warner Music Group, and music legend Madonna have launched the Ray of Light Global Remix Challenge. From August 28 to September 25, 2025, producers can remix Madonna's 1998 hit using official stems from Madonna and William Orbit and upload their version to Beatport’s Label Radar platform. The winner will be announced on October 15 on Beatportal, Beatport’s editorial destination for global DJ culture.

The contest coincides with the release of Veronica Electronica, a long-awaited companion to Ray of Light featuring newly edited club remixes by William Orbit, Peter Rauhofer, Sasha, BT, and Victor Calderone. Originally planned in 1998, the project was shelved due to the album's runaway success, which earned Madonna four GRAMMY® Awards, including “Best Dance Recording” for “Ray Of Light” and sold over 16 million copies worldwide.

Ray of Light marked a radical sonic shift for Madonna away from pure pop toward an electronic, ambient-infused sound. Central to that transformation was British producer and composer William Orbit.

“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” - Madonna

"Today marks the launch of an exhilarating new chapter in our Global Remix Challenge," said Emilie Birks, VP of Marketing at The Beatport Group. "Madonna's 'Ray of Light' is a seminal masterpiece, and this initiative unites an icon with a worldwide community of producers ready to redefine the track's legacy."

How to Enter:
Download the official stems from Ray of Light via Beatportal.
Redeem a free Excite Audio Bloom Drum Machine Lite plugin (value $29) using code rayoflight at checkout.
Submit remixes through LabelRadar.

Key Dates:
Launch: August 28, 2025
Deadline: September 25, 2025
Winner Announced: October 15, 2025, on Beatportal

Grand Prize: worth $12,000 +
Signed Ray of Light vinyl from Madonna
iLoud Micro Monitor Pro by IK Multimedia
Minimal Audio 'Everything Minimal' Bundle
Pure Tube microphone by Lewitt
DT 1990 PRO MKII Headphones by Beyerdynamic
SonicBundle by UVI
And more

About the Global Remix Challenge: Beatport's Global Remix Challenge invites producers to reimagine iconic tracks from world-class artists. Past editions have featured Tiësto, The Blessed Madonna featuring Kylie Minogue, and more. Previous winners, like Sparkee (whose remix of Tiësto's "The Business" has over 3.8M Spotify streams), have used the challenge as a career springboard.

About LabelRadar: An award-winning platform that connects artists directly with labels, allowing them to submit demos, collaborate globally, and work with official stems from top-tier artists.

About Madonna: Madonna is the most influential and successful female artist in music history, with a career spanning over four decades. A cultural trailblazer, she has continually pushed boundaries through her artistry, songwriting, reinventions, and fearless self-expression. Since the release of her self-titled debut album in 1983, Madonna has sold over 400 million records worldwide, landing her as the best-selling female recording artist of all time in the Guinness Book of World Records. Her cutting-edge music videos, and unmatched live performances have set the standard, shaped pop culture for generations and remains one of the highest-grossing solo touring acts in history. Throughout her career Madonna has been lauded as a visionary earning seven Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, as well as a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame among countless other honors.