In the early hours of this morning Madonna surprised the world and announced the release of six new tracks from her 13th album Rebel Heart.
X-mas is coming early! Pre order my album and download 6 tracks! Happy Holidays! ❤️#rebelheart
Madonna has released the songs as a response to an early mix of her album being leaked last week.
Rebel Heart was meant to be released in spring 2015, she has said in a statement:
I was hoping to release my new single 'Living For Love' on Valentine's Day with the rest of the album coming in the Spring. I would prefer my fans to hear completed versions of some of the songs instead of the incomplete tracks that are circulating. Please consider these six songs as an early Christmas gift.
Earlier in the week she posted this picture to her Instagram, encouraging her fans not to download the leaked material.
Despite her tweet saying six tracks would be released, only five tracks on the album are available to download in the UK at the moment.
Thank you Madonna, Christmas has come early!
I AM BORN AGAIN! @madonna #LivingForLove #RebelHeart
The QUEEN is back !! #RebelHeart
All 6 of the tracks from #RebelHeart r INSANE! @Madonna's best work in over 10 years - & that comes from a diehard fan. She's BACK! #Madonna
Madonna is the new Santa Claus. #RebelHeart #LivingForLove