"Iconic" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Madonna for her thirteenth studio album Rebel Heart (2015). It was written by Madonna, Toby Gad, Maureen McDonald, Larry Griffin Jr., Chancelor Bennett, Dacoury Natche and Michael Tucker. "Iconic" was produced by Madonna, Gad, AFSHeeN and Josh Cumbee, while DJ Dahi and Tucher served as additional producers. It features American rapper Chance the Rapper and a spoken intro by American professional boxer Mike Tyson. The song's demo was leaked onto the internet on December 17, 2014, alongside twelve other tracks from the album, with "Iconic" also being rumored as the album's title. Its final version was released on February 9, 2015, with "Hold Tight" and "Joan of Arc", on the iTunes store.
Madonna and her dancers opening the Rebel Heart Tour (2015–16) with a performance of "Iconic"
Image: Mike Tyson 2019 by Glenn Francis
Image: Chance The Rapper 2013
Rebel Heart is the thirteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released by Interscope Records on March 6, 2015. She worked on the album throughout 2014, co-writing and co-producing it with various musicians, including Diplo, Avicii and Kanye West. The album also features guest vocals by boxer Mike Tyson and rappers Nicki Minaj, Nas and Chance the Rapper.
For the performance of "Living for Love" on the Rebel Heart Tour, Madonna wore a long cape similar to the one worn during the Brit Awards.
Madonna performing Rebel Heart's third single, "Bitch I'm Madonna", on the Rebel Heart Tour. The song became her 46th number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
In Australia, Madonna tied with U2 as the artist with the most number-one albums since the establishment of ARIA in 1983.
Madonna performing album track "Devil Pray" during the Rebel Heart Tour.