Ahead of the new year 2023, Madonna took to her social media platforms to take a look back at some of the highlights of her life over the past year.
And as the master promoter she has been over the past few decades, the Material Girl has posted two 2022 recap videos: one on TikTok and another via her Instagram page, to promote two versions of her dance-heavy song Back That Up To The Beat.
While “Back That Up To The Beat” dates back to 2015, it has had a resurgence since a version on TikTok and became a smash hit in the past year.
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Throwback to 2022: Madonna shared a 2022 year in review on her social media platforms as part of her promotion for her song Back That Up To The Beat
The pop superstar, 64, first took to TikTok and posted her year in review clip titled Back That Up To The Beat – Accelerated Version.
It begins with a man declaring, “And so the 2022 season ends, good night,” over various clips of Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone) performing on stage.
As the voiceover fades out, the sped-up version of Back That Up To The Beat fades in with its ‘4 to the Floor’ bangin’ rhythm and up-tempo beat reminiscent of house music and techno.
Promo Mode: The Material Girl first released a video on TikTok containing Back That Up To The Beat – Accelerated Version
The setup: “And with that, the 2022 season comes to an end, good night,” a man can be heard saying at the top of the TikTok video
“We can dance”: As the voiceover fades out, the sped up version of “Back That Up To The Beat” fades in with its 4 to the floor bangin rhythm and up tempo beat
Throwback: The clip showed highlights of Madonna in 2022, many of which showed her dancing with a range of people on stage and elsewhere
Making the rounds: Among the many performances and appearances in the compilation is a clip of Madonna on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
“Means I’m ready for – move to the beat of – swing to the rhythm of – swing around like a,” Madonna sings in the verse, which quickly moves on to the next section.
“Back that up to the beat – Back that up to the beat – Bang that drum to the beat – Back that up to the beat,” the singer-songwriter adds to the still-throbbing synthesizer-heavy beat.
For the 15-second clip, the Rebel Heart star shared a compilation of clips of herself making appearances, including a spot on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and spending time with family and friends.
Styling: Of course, Madonna showed off her fashion sense and styled herself in the video
Hooky: “Means I’m ready for – move to the beat of – swing to the rhythm of – swing around like a,” Madonna sings in the verse of the catchy song
Movement to the beat: “Back that up to the beat – Back that up to the beat – Bang that drum to the beat – Back that up to the beat,” the singer-songwriter adds to the still-throbbing synth-heavy beat
Naturally, the trend-setting entertainer and performer flaunted her fabulous figure in a range of stylish ensembles spanning the soft, conservative and understated fashion to sexy and revealing for her stage and promotional ventures.
Not long after her TokTok post, Madonna then took to her Instagram page and shared a video captured during her trip to the Southeast African country of Malawi.
Alongside all the images of the many sights and smiling faces she encountered in Malawi, Madonna also released the slower demo version of Back That Up To The Beat.
Working it: Hitmaker Like A Virgin can also be seen on stage
Fun: The video also shows Madonna spending time with family and friends
There are even some black and white images in the 2022 throwback video
Socializing: Not long after her TikTok post, Madonna took to her Instagram page
‘Back that up to the Beat……in Malawi streaming now on all platforms!! @raisingmalawi,” she wrote in the caption, which included a shout out to the charity Raising Malawi.
Once at the top, Madonna is seen driving down some of Malawi’s dusty roads, where she met scores of locals who flashed their infectious smiles while doing some incredible dance moves.
All the moving and shaking perfectly matched the beat and rhythm of this version of Back That Up To The Beat.
Another throwback: The master promoter also posted the demo version of Back That Up To The Beat on Instagram ahead of the new year, which included highlights of her trip to Malawi
Excited: People can be seen running towards the superstar and dancing to the music
Movin’ to the groovin’: The locals in Malawi showed their incredible dancing skills
Care: The mother of six spent time with children during her travels in the African country
The Queen Of Pop originally released the song on the 2-CD deluxe edition of her 14th and most recent studio album, Madame X, which was released in June 2019.
A Bay City, Michigan native, she has released 14 studio albums over the course of her career, which have culminated in global sales of over 300 million albums, making Madonna the best-selling female recording artist of all time.
Among her many accolades over the years: her induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2008, where she earned her freshman eligibility.
Rockin’: There was more dancing, which went perfectly with Madonna’s song
Song Has Life: The Queen Of Pop originally released the song on the deluxe 2CD edition of her 14th and latest studio album, Madame X, which was released in June 2019
Bonafide Superstar: The Bay City, Michigan native has released 14 studio albums over the course of her career that have resulted in over 300 million album sales worldwide, making Madonna the best-selling female artist of all time
Hitmaker and trendsetter, Madonna was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 in her first year of eligibility