Ahead of the new year that is 2023, Madonna has taken to her social media platforms to take a look back at some of the highlights of her life over the past year.
And being the master promoter that she’s been over past decades, the Material Girl posted two 2022 recap videos: one on TikTok and another through 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 ever since a version made its way on to TikTok and became a smash hit this past year.
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2022 recap: Madonna took to her social media platforms to share a year-in-review look back at 2022, which is part of her promotional push for for her song Back That Up To The Beat
The pop superstar, 64, first took to TikTok and dropped her year-in-review clip titled Back That Up To The Beat – sped up version.
It begins with a man declaring: ‘And with that the 2022 season comes to an end, good night’, over various clips of Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone) performing on stage.
As the voice-over 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 dropped a video on TikTok that contained Back That Up To The Beat – sped up version




The set up: ‘And with that the 2022 season comes to an end, good night’, a man can be heard saying off the top of the TikTok video




‘We can dance’: As the voice-over 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




Look back: The clip showed highlights of Madonna in 2022, many of which showed her dancing with an array of people on stage and otherwise




Making the rounds: Among the many performance and appearances in the compilation, there’s a clip of Madonna on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
‘Means I’m ready for – Move to the beat of the – Sway to the rhythm of – waving round like a,’ Madonna sings in the verse, which transitions quickly 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 pulsating beat thats synthesizer heavy.
For the 15-second clip, the Rebel Heart star shared a compilation of clips of herself performing, making appearances, which included a spot on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and spending time with family and friends.




Stylin’: Of course, Madonna showed off her fashion sense and styled in the video




Hooky: ‘Means I’m ready for – Move to the beat of the – Sway to the rhythm of – waving round like a,’ Madonna sings in the verse of the catchy song




Moving 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 pulsating beat thats synthesizer heavy
Of course, the trendsetting entertainer and artist showcased her fab figure in a number of stylish ensembles that encompassed the soft, conservative and understated fashions, all the way to the sexy and revealing for her stage and promotional endeavors.
Not long after her TokTok post, Madonna then took to her Instagram page and shared a video shot during her trip to the Southeastern African country of Malawi.
Along with all the images of the many sights and smiling faces she encountered in Malawi, Madonna also posted the slower demo version of Back That Up To The Beat.




Working it: The Like A Virgin hitmaker can also be seen performing on stage




Fun: The video also shows Madonna spending time with family and friends




There’s even some black-and-white images in the 2022 recap video




Socializing: Not long after her TikTok post, Madonna took to her Instagram page
‘Back that up to the Beat……in Malawi streaming on all platforms now !! @raisingmalawi,’ she wrote in the caption, which included a shout out to the ‘Raising Malawi’ charity.
Off the top, Madonna can be seen driving along some dusty roads of Malawi, where she met countless locals who flashed their infectious smiles while busting out some incredible dance moves.
All the moving and shaking matched perfectly with the beat and rhythm of this version of Back That Up To The Beat.




Another look back: The master promoter also pushed the demo version of Back That Up To The Beat on Instagram ahead of the new year that featured highlights from her trip to Malawi




Excited: People can be seen running to meet the superstar and dancing along to music




Movin’ to the groovin’: The locals in Malawi showed off their incredible dance skills




Nurturing: 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 deluxe 2CD edition of her 14th and most recent studio album, Madame X, which dropped in June 2019.
The Bay City, Michigan native has released 14 studio albums during her career that resulted in the sales of over 300 million albums worldwide, 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 during her first year of eligibility in 2008.




Rockin’: There was even more dancing, which was a perfect match to Madonna’s song




Song has life: The Queen Of Pop originally released the song on the deluxe 2CD edition of her 14th and most recent studio album, Madame X, which dropped in June 2019




Bonafide superstar: The Bay City, Michigan native has released 14 studio albums during her career that resulted in the sales of over 300 million albums worldwide, making Madonna the best-selling female recording artist of all time




Hitmaker and trendsetter: Madonna was induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame during her first year of eligibility in 2008
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