Madonna’s ‘Hard Candy’ Turns 5: Stan & Deliver

Name: Camille Backer & Matt Belanger | Location: New York, NY | Twitter: @hardcandymusic

6. She’s Not Me: On “She’s Not Me,” Madonna enlisted the help of Pharrell and The Neptunes for a Chic-esque return to disco, with a thick bass line and darting string jabs galore.

A wannabe goes after her lover, and M lets her man know that no girl will ever compare to her, no matter how much they try to bite her style — isn’t that the truth?! After Pharrell’s verse — complete with a “Wendy” shoutout — comes the sexy, Prince-esque guitar section provided by Wendy Melvoin of Wendy and Lisa, who backed up Prince in the ’80s. The track then explodes into a throw down on the floor affair of the finest order.

Madonna sings “she’s not me and she never will be” over and over again, delighting us with the frenzied repetition. Even more excitement comes with the fabulous wig snatching, mannequin-kissing realness on the Sticky & Sweet Tour.

In addition to “Miles Away,” this is easily a top track on Hard Candy.