The Blessed Madonna

Chicago legend fusing house, techno, and disco for euphoric journeys.

Marea Stamper, known professionally as The Blessed Madonna, is a Chicago-based DJ, producer, and cultural curator whose genre-blending sets weave house, techno, and disco into emotionally charged sound journeys. Rising from mixtape-selling at ’90s raves and becoming Smartbar’s first woman booker, she went on to be named Mixmag’s DJ of the Year in 2016 and founded the inclusive We Still Believe label. Her debut album *Godspeed* (2024) spans 24 tracks with collaborations from Kylie Minogue, Jamie Principle, and Clementine Douglas, showcasing her fearless fusion of pop euphoria and underground texture. and further solidifying her role as a visionary force in dance music.