On 21 October, 1992, Steven Meisel
(an American photographer) released an erotic book, 'Sex' of adult
nature that featured Madonna as the centerpiece of photographs
along with other pop music artists of the time acting out their
various sexual fantasys (including lesbianism and sms). As you
might have guessed, the book was a best seller. Catering to the
publicity generated by Steve's book, Madonna, now at the age of
34, decided it was  time
to release her next album which she titled, 'Erotica' that same
year. She co-wrote and produced the record mostly with the legendary
Shep Pettibone, (a record producer, remixer, songwriter and club
DJ, one of the most prolific of the 1980s and known for his Disco
style music). 'Erotica', acting almost like a companion for the
book, the album featured bold sexual anthems making no attempt
to disguise Madonna's appetite for erotic fantasy and role-playing.
'Erotica' gave birth to several other number one hits, 'Deeper
And Deeper, which hit number 7, 'Bad Girl', number 36 and 'Rain'
reaching number 14. The video, however created quite a stir,
causing it to be aired only three times on MTV. 'Bad Girl' would
be remembered as becoming the first Madonna single since her
big success with 'Holiday' that would not hit the top 20. 'Rain',
a ballad, was the only single from the album to be played on
Adult Contemporary radio due to its more kider and gentler mannerisms.
It's video almost appeared 'alien' compared to the rest of the
album.
 U.S. commentators regarded 'Body Of Evidence' as an exercise
in light pornography with Madonna's character accused of killing
her lover by means of sexual intercourse and the film was given
a rating of 'R' as it contained explicit nudity and graphic sex
scenes. 'Dangerous Game' was close at heels due to its graphic
and violent content. Madonna would later said, this entire part
of her life was designed to give the public all the tiny details
about her private life they were so depserate to reveal - so
she did it for them! She hoped that once all the skeletons were
out of the closet the blood hounds would find something else
to chase and she would be able to centre more on her work.
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