The Blessed Madonna (We Still Believe | UK)

The Blessed Madonna (Marea Stamper) is an internationally acclaimed DJ, producer, and curator whose career bridges the deepest roots of underground dance music and the global mainstream. Emerging from the Midwest rave scene, she built her foundation through illegal parties, mixtapes, and grassroots promotion before becoming one of the most respected figures in contemporary electronic music.

Based in Chicago, she became a defining force at the legendary Smartbar, where she was named resident alongside Frankie Knuckles and later became the venue’s first female music curator. Her DJ sets—renowned for their emotional range and technical mastery—seamlessly traverse disco, house, and techno, earning her a global reputation and invitations to the world’s most influential clubs and festivals, including Panorama Bar, Berghain, Coachella, and Sónar.

In 2016, she became the first woman to be named Mixmag DJ of the Year. Her influence expanded further through high-profile collaborations, including work with Dua Lipa on Club Future Nostalgia and the worldwide hit “Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing)” with Fred again..—a defining anthem of the pandemic era.

Alongside her musical output, The Blessed Madonna is widely recognized for her commitment to community, inclusivity, and social justice, with ongoing advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights and humanitarian causes. Whether commanding massive stages or intimate dance floors, her work remains rooted in connection, care, and the transformative power of dance music.