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We tend to think of Madonna as an unfailingly autonomous artist because of her decisiveness about the moves she's made throughout her career. But she received some help on "Borderline," her first Top 10 single and a song that proved crucial in introducing her to a widespread audience. What is the song about? Who wrote and produced it? And why was it such an important song in the trajectory of Madonna's career? Let's tiptoe out to the "Borderline" to find out all the answers.
This label founded in 1971 gave Afrocentric and psychedelic jazz a home, and found a breakout hit with Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson. Take a guided tour through its deep catalog.