The disc Mixes her modest vocal talent with dance-pop beats, enthralling even the most casual of music listeners. Mid-tempo "Borderline" became her first top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and from there her music career continued to rise. Songs like "Material Girl" and "Like a Virgin" would further strengthen her image, for better or for worse. Frequently adding political, sexual and religious themes to her work, Madonna has never feared courting controversy.

Later in her career, the 60s psyche-pop song "Beautiful Stranger", slow tempo electronica track "Frozen" and trance infused dance track "Hung Up" would bring listeners back with her catchy dance pop smash hits. Through the years Madonna has continuously altered her public persona to remain relevant in the recording studio, big screen and in print.