High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Ray of Light is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on March 3, 1998 by Maverick Records and distributed by Warner Bros. Records. After giving birth to her daughter Lourdes, Madonna collaborated with Patrick Leonard and William Orbit in developing the album. Following failed sessions with other producers, Madonna pursued a new musical direction with Orbit. The album incorporates pop, dance-pop, and electronic music. The recording took place over four months, but experienced problems with the Pro Tools arrangement by Orbit as well as the absence of live bands.