Verizon Wireless proudly announced having released a "mobile underground remix" of "4 Minutes", the first single from Madonna's future album entitled "Hard Candy". The song is exclusively available in the US via Verizon's V CAST Music service (click here), as well as internationally, via Vodafone (45% of Verizon is owned by Vodafone, that's why). Users can download "4 Minutes" as a full-song, a ringback tone or a ringtone.

The remix was produced by Timbaland and, besides Madonna, it also features Justin Timberlake. Those who download it have the occasion to win barcoded tickets to Madonna's upcoming show in New York, at the Roseland Ballroom, on April 30. Besides the "4 Minutes" remix, Verizon also offers its subscribers exclusive video content (from the song's recording) with Madonna, Timbaland and Justin, through the V CAST Video service.

Ed Ruth, director of digital music for Verizon, said, "As Madonna is one of the most iconic artists of our time and Timbaland is one of the most influential producers of today, we are undeniably excited to team up with them, as well as Justin, to deliver this exclusive remix to our customers. Together with Vodafone, we will set a new precedence for the global release of a song, with a combined reach of hundreds of millions of fans across the globe via their cellphones".

"Hard Candy", the 11th studio album of Madonna, is created in collaboration with the already mentioned Timbaland and Justin Timberlake, plus Pharrell Williams and Nate "Danja" Hills. It will be released worldwide starting the 28th of April, coming with very original titles like "Give it 2 Me", "Beat Goes On" and "Dance 2night" (not to mention the fact that "Hard Candy" is the name of another musical album, released in 2002 by Counting Crows, and it's also the title of a 2005 film starring the young and talented Ellen Page). I think someone's getting a bit too old for this.