William Orbit has revealed he’s already written what he considers a spiritual follow‑up to Madonna’s Ray Of Light — but says the project is “not going to happen” because he hasn’t heard back from her.
The producer, who won multiple Grammys for his work on the 1998 album, shared a long message on Facebook explaining that despite his hopes of reconnecting creatively with the pop icon, he hasn’t had any contact from her in more than 20 years.
William wrote: “Right. Let’s put this Madonna ROL 2.0 thing to rest here and now folks. Can get exhausting.
Is NOT going to happen.
Look, why don’t I just lay it out, cos I get asked constantly.
I have an album ready that, in my opinion, is indeed the successor to Ray Of Light. Everything about how it was made and how it sounds yells that from the first few bars.”
He went on to say he reached out to Madonna but received “nil response,” adding: “A week later. I speak with many close to her, including fam, but have not had a single syllable back in over two decades. There I said it.”
Despite the lack of communication, William stressed he holds no resentment: “Zero zero absolute zero hard feelings. Are you kidding, I will always love that woman. For real. She made my career. But am I crying? Look at me. Crying with mirth and glee these days.”
William also revealed he is currently writing a book, promising it will include the full story along with “deep chapters,” “pop goss,” cartoon art and his trademark humour.
He joked that he has “transitioned now to a man for whom Fs are no longer on offer — zero f***s for the music biz.”
The producer ended his post with a tongue‑in‑cheek farewell to the idea of working with Madonna again: “So, for the history books, she doesn’t love me any more — waaaaaaaaah.
Awww.
No icon for Billy.
Never mind, there’ll be another one along.
For my ROL 2.
And this time Billy goes full gonzo. (sic)"
He last worked with Madonna on her 2012 album MDNA, having previously collaborated on Ray Of Light and Music, two of the most acclaimed records of her career.
