Stacey ‘Hotwaxx’ Hale

DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale is a Detroit-born DJ, producer, educator, and widely recognized as the Godmother of House Music. As the first female house DJ in Detroit, she has been a pioneering force in American dance music since the late 1980s. Her sound blends house and techno with funk, hip hop, and Motown soul, creating a dynamic style that has earned her a devoted, multi-generational following.

Hotwaxx has performed at legendary venues including the Apollo Theater (NYC), Fox Theatre Detroit, Studio 54, and The Warehouse, with international appearances across Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the United States. She holds residencies at Spotlite Detroit and Marble Bar Detroit, hosts multiple radio programs, and is deeply committed to music education and community building.

A co-founder of the Sheometry Music & Arts Festival alongside DJ Minx, Hotwaxx continues to shape underground culture as a performer, mentor, and cultural leader.