The term MADONNA HIT refers to two of Madonna's most popular songs. The first is 'BORDERLINE' (10 letters), which was released in 1984 and was her first top-ten hit in the United States. It was a dance-pop song that featured a Latin-influenced beat and was a major success, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The second is 'Express Yourself' (15 letters), which was released in 1989 and was her fourth single from the album Like a Prayer. It was an empowering anthem that encouraged women to take control of their lives and was a major success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.