Hard Candy (Madonna album)
Hard Candy is the eleventh studio album by American singer and songwriter Madonna. Released by Warner Bros. Records on April 19, 2008, it was her last album for the company after a 25-year history. Madonna began working on Hard Candy in early 2007, and collaborated with Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, the Neptunes, and Nate "Danja" Hills to produce a dance-pop album incorporating hip hop, electropop, disco, electro, funk, and R&B.
Madonna performing the album's opening track, "Candy Shop", during The MDNA Tour
Madonna wanted to portray herself as the Black Madonna for the cover art, but rejected the idea.
Madonna and her dancers opening the Hard Candy Promo Tour with a performance of "Candy Shop"
Madonna performing Hard Candy's lead single, "4 Minutes", during the Sticky & Sweet Tour
Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Often referred to as the "Prince of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of his generation. Timberlake is known for his diverse artistry in songwriting, showmanship, tenor vocal range, and music production. He is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, the Contemporary Icon Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. According to Billboard, Timberlake is the best performing male solo artist in the history of the Mainstream Top 40.
Timberlake at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con
Timberlake in London on his Justified World Tour, December 2003
Timberlake performing at a concert in St. Paul, Minnesota in January 2007 during the FutureSex/LoveShow
Timberlake (left) with Andrew Garfield (right) at an event for The Social Network in Madrid, October 2010